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Evening star., 1869-01-18

We EHAvE lust SEEN 4 recent invention by
Mr.. W. j. Knees, VINO has been for five years
q member OF our School Board, which We
n INK will prove of great utility. 1t con sists
of adding 70 an ordinary slate groove To hold
a slate pencil and n ruler, with inches marked
on ~, 50 that The child can BE- taught measures
of distance. and be able 70 rule straight lines:
while pencils Will not be broken by carrying
them IN the pocket. or make disturbance in
school by rolling about desks. This slate Is
highly commended by Mr.. PhIlbrick. superin-
tsn6ent of sCAhis OF Boston; Mr.. Wilson, of
the Board Of TINS city, ana others, and we douh.
not this IN nyenticu OF one OF our citizens will
re appreciated IN Washington.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

DE1AllnIII OF M INfHlIel:

ADllioatlon having, been made under the act OF
June =, 1850, for the rsissue Of the following de
been lost OF destroyed.c d.cNotics 10 hersby eiveS
that At the date following the description Of sock
win BE- relssued, Il 10 velid objection should ther
aDDear. O. o. COX. Oommissionsr
No. a ,31, for l60 acres, issued under the act O
September. 1850. in the name Of Lucinda Widov
March 6. 1859.
No 0,las. for 80 acres, issued under the sct OF
March 5, 1855, In the name Of Lazarus Tilley and
Vas granted August 8. lo60. March Is 1850.
No. II. So. for lN ocges, iegued under the cot Of
March 5, 1855. In the name of Lydia Carlton, WIDOW
Of John Csrlton, and vas granted December n,
No. ms ss6, far 100 acres, issued under oct of
March 3, 1855, in the na0e Of Joseph Green. ana
vas granted October q. le0. April 70, l0eo.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

WASHINGTON CITY BIBLE SOcIETY-This
soclety held IrS quarterly meeting last evening
a. Calvary Baptist Church. corner OF sLh and
n streets After singing aud hen prayer oy
Rev. Dr Hewlett. Hon. Peter Parker, Presi-
deIt Of the Society, addressed the meeting.
staiing that tte society had accomplished much
COED. and that within the past few mOnths toe
bible had been introduced 70 the thirty million
people of Spain. The destitute of this city sui
needed at,eD ZION. aud he Implored the blessing
OF God on the society aud their good work
Rev. ii. A. Brown regarded work so in
Poriant as the dissemination Of the work OF
God, and Re asserted that more Bibles hli
gone forth from America Inau from any otoer
portion OF ibe world excepting probably Great
fri-aln, and he hoped teaI the socIety would D.,
noefaIIy aided IN their Christian undertaking p
hry. Mr.. Burr then made n f.w remarks in All
Of the cause after which the meeting ad ,ournad
Evening star., 1869-01-18

TIE BUILDING BLOCK CK-Liautenant Noonan
Of he sanitary police has ssued orders directing
his men TO repOr; 20 headquarters any buildine
going mp built Of lime ana sand brick, similar
70 those OF which the hospital building al tn,
Howard University was composed In cas-.
the building ~ 50 TAR sGvanced as to be- in thsil
opinion. dangeroga, theIi are ordered 70 stop il.
progress uEtil an inves1 l.iion Is made.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

DIsNIssxD.-Michael Breen. who was ar.
rested on Tuesday last on the charge of as.
sa1lt and resisting officer Gibbons, had a hear.
ing a day or two sln ce before Justice Kean and
be was dismissed, his counsel, Mr.. Hine, rais.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

APPOINTMENT. - Capt VIM. Hunt, OF this
city, las been appointed a mail route agent be-
tween Savannah and Macon, Georgia, and left
on Saturday 20 enter upon his duties. Jon n
Knox has been appointed a route agent be.
tween this city and Wilmington, Delaware,
and will enter upon his duties to-day.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

ly meeting Of the Washington Temperance ~,
eisty was held last evening, AZ Temperaac.
Hall, Mr.. ]. ;. Hollingsnesd, president, in the
chair, and addresses were delivered by Nessrs
Drew, Thompson, McPheeiers, and 0thers.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

PETROLEUM v. NAsBY's LRCTURR.-The
Postmaster at "Conf fedTit \ Roads," who lec-
tured in this city a few weeks ago, Is announced
for another lecture tomorrow evening for the
benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society, at the Con.
gregatIonal Church. BY general request, Mr.
Locke will repeat his "Cursed be Canaan
which he has delivered one hundred and sixty
times TO large and appreciative audiences in
the Northern States. The church will doubt
L. ss he filed.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

RUN OvKR-On Saturday afternoon, a man
named Thomas, who drives the garbage cart IN
the Sixth Ward, fell of the vehicle on East
Capitol street, near lltn stree; east and was
run over, injuring his leg very badly. He was
picked up BY some persons passing and carried
10 the house OF Mr. Baldwin, near by. where
assls iance was rendered. and the injured man
was afterwards conveyed 70 has home.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

CoLoRED TEIPERASCE MsETING.-YeSter-
day afternoon, a public temperance nisetin 2
was held IN tie B-thel Church, N street, near
crowded, and addresses were made by Hon
Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts; Rev. c. W
DenIiSon and others. The Lodge appeared in
their neat and tasteful regalia Of the Order
and have inaIguTatd a series OF meetings for
the purpose OF awakening an interest among
people Of color ON this important subject.
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CITY ITEMS.

PoMERoY's DKNocRAr.-M.M NJ. or Brick
PomeTov's new paper already exceeds in cir
cuiallon every other political paper in the
world. 1t is red not" and of uIusual iater.
est Send for sample copies. Printing House
Square, New York City
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PHALON'S "PAPAIAN LOTIONo
BEAUTIrYIss THE sKIH AND COMPLEX

and renders THE SKIN SOFT,
FAIR and BLOOMING.
For LADIES in the NURSERY IL Is invaIra able
For GENTLGMEN after SHAVINGit has no eousl
"PAPHIAN LOTION" is the suiy reliable rem
edy for diseases and blemishes of the SKIN.
PHALON'S sPAPHIAN SOAP,
fcr the TOILET, NURSERY aud BATH viii not
chap the SkIN. Price 25 cents per cake.
ssFLOR DE MAYO.n
s.FLOh DE MAYO"
NEW PERFUME FOB THE HANDKER
ShiEF Ex9UleITE, DELICATE, LASTING
PHALON 4 SON, Nev Scrk.
NSD Sold by ell Druggists
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Letter rom Clera,ier Maynard, 4. ", VI. d
ID. ID. S
WAsHINGToS, ID. g., April, i8s3.-My Dear Sir:
think 1 have row tried your brushes pretty
thoroughly. YOur Improvement Is one of very
great value indeed, 1t effects r,ro thIngs-both
tery important First. 1t favors tender gums
his best brush OF the old kind fails to do Sc
ondLy The ends of the bristles being made hin.
they will clea places NOT accessible to the oia
hrush-the very places, Of all Others, where brush
ing is most needed. shall be very glad II you can
take IN. asures to supply dealers soon as pos ssi
bic. for desire thaE my former patients may not
remain q day without the of this beautiful n.
vention. Very respectfully. yours,
EDWA AID MAYNARD
Thomas r. Maury, II. d., Washington, D. y.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

POLICE TRANsFBR.-Lieutenan Ohas SKIN.
pom, Tor some time past in charge Of the sixth
police district. has been transferred to the
charge Of the detective force of the District
His successor as officer Of the precinct has not
yet been appointed.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

ALARMS OF FiRE-About eight O'Clock this
morning. an alarm OF fire was turned in from
box II, (WillaIds Hotel,) ny officer Farley, for
a fire IN the attic of small frame building on q
street. near 18th, which wss extinguished with
but little damage. Before the fire apparatus had
left this place an alsrm was turned in from box
IS, Central Cru uardhouse. caused by dense clouds
OF smoke issuing from the Seaton Hall billiard
saloon when fire was made in the stoves, the
nUs 5sins stopped mp.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

An INGENIOUS STYLE OF calendar has baen
sent IA by French Richardson, IL which the
days Of each mon.h ar presented on separate
pages IN large, distinct figures, and the old
month Is displaced by the succeeding one by a
simple and convenient arran cement
Evening star., 1869-01-18

The NINTH Grand Annual Ball of the Circle
Friendship Association will take place this
evening al Sheldons Academy, Pennsylvania
avenue, between Eth and 18th streets, and Will
no doubt be one Of the most pleasant affairs of
the season, aS the association is celebrated for
Us rtaInmenis.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

RECEIVED THEIR Boz s-The several Ward
Commissioners, under ar. Wallach's admins
uation. having had their acconnts approved by
the auditing COMMITTEES of the Councils. receiv-
ed bonds from the Register for their claims on
Saturday
Evening star., 1869-01-18
NOVELTY FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
~ WORKS.

PARKERsBUkG, WEST VIRGINIA.
We have on hand one Portable steam Mill
of25 Horse Power that We will sell at our works
for Sl7CO cash; also. several portable engines
suitable for threshing machines Of 10 horse power;
also. several portable engines of wheels from Is to
% horse power or under. Persons wishing to pnr.
chase new or second hand machinery, engines or
irop, would do well 10 call or address NJ
LEEsE AGO, Par kersburg, West Virginia.
2s-ly
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EVENING STAR.
LOCAL N E W S.
AMlsementa, &c. Te-Nisht.

NATIONAL THEATRR-Bourcicault drama
'.After DARK" with new company, ma
chlnery, scenery, &c.
CANTERBURY HALL.-The great French Can.
Can, and Imperial ballet troupe.
PROF. SMITHS Art Gallery. 3Oi Pennsylya-
MIA avenue. New pictures daily received
NINTH GRAND BALL of the Circle Friend :
snip Association az Saeldon's Academy. Penn
sylvania avenue.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCB.-Lecture by
General kilpairick on Sherman's March to the
SEA-.
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DENTISTRY.

Tbs. W. AND Ii. A MERRILL, DENTISTS
~ No 236 PIENSYLvANIA AyE-~x.sA
Nuk, between 18th and 18th streets, fur ESS
nisb ARTIFICIAL TEETH on any Kind OYxS3
of Plate desired. Pure Nitrous Oride Gas con
stantly on hand for extracting eeth without pai
We guarantee to ell those having work done al on,
offce satisfaction in every particular. no 10 ly+
Evening star., 1869-01-18
T IEITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, :,

On II. ,s,;;sss Il 7dspn 81. .,
patent granted him on D. 18th day q April,
1855, for an Improvement in Dredging Aachine.:
JGice on the 18th dsy 81 March next. ANY psr.
sea may oppose this s1tensisn 0eiscstcn', dele.
nice twenty deys before the Day q heerina:
ELISHA FOOTD,
ja Il lawsW Oommisaioner Of Patents.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

BoYs IN BLUE, prepare for the inauguration
OF our next President, General Grant. ith of
March, BY purchasing Infantry Gaps, 50 cents:
white Parade Gloves, 20 cents; At Adanson's,
5O6 9th street.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
TIE PACHA OF MANY TALES.
BIZ CAPTAIN MARRYATr

Beng the eighth yoiume ofthe new cheap ed itiou
CT Marryars Novels. Handsomely printed ON nm,
paper from large clear type with an OF rnamentAl
paper cover. v Nolumes slrt ady issued Midshipmar
kasy, Peter Simple Jacob Faithful, Naval Sfoer,
hbse Own. Japhet 10 Search Of q Father New
ton Forster. Price, so cents each
Evening star., 1869-01-18

FoR THROAT DISEASES and affections Of the
Lo1r nges, are of grea. value. In Coughs, Irri-
tatlon o! the Throat caused by cold, or Unusu.
al Exertion OF the vocal organs, IN speaking in
pnolic, or singing, they produce the most ben.
eff icacy.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
Georgetown Advertisements.

TssEv5NJH sUILpING ASSOCIATION
Icisi; Tais iScns.yS IvEHiSss s'a 1t = oeioss ios
ditional uubscriptions fer stock; after which, no
mGte is: stock will Os taken WILLIAM KING So.
ETOLL BRIDGE AT GEORGETOwN.
HEADQUARTERS OoRPs OF ENGINEERS.
Major Gex.,aI NJ Seioe.fd, Sseretary Of VA Var.
ton 81 A. Ia eomPssLee With the terms Of
hIeSandiia Csnal,"I have caused an inr pection to
e. nj the bridge the
glhis shore snd do hereby certify that the said
eonyspsnt for the passage Of persons snimss. and
Very respectfully your 0OsdiGps ( ;;5ys2s;
Brisadier General of Engineers, Comm sn6 ing.
Under the above certificate the Aqued uct Bridge
IS now open for travel. ard the chartered tolls wi
~ $40 collected en- ana after TUESDAY ,JanuEy Il,
Secretary and Treasurer Alexandria canal. Rail,
road and Bricge Company. jai2lst
COKF FOR sALE.-O -ders will be received for
20 CShE At f1e Book @ and Stationery store of
cred in any part of Georgetown for So jsl6-im
Rf THOMAS BOWLING, Auct. Georgetowu
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON WEST
STREET. GEURGETOWN, AUCTION.
~ On THURSDAY AFTERNOON. January
premises, that vailatle improved property .
No "a fro ntin AZ feet on the north side of West
street, between Warrington and Congress streets
with depth Of l2O feet to paved alley. The i'm
nroyemenfs consist OF two story Brick House,
BACK building and Basement, containing I? rooms
Of the let. WV '0
Terms One. half cash; balance in six and twelve
months, with Interest, secured by q iced of trn,f
on the property CouveyancIng and stamps ct the
CHAs. M. MATHEWS,
Attorney for owner
ia lad [Courier.l ], THOS DOWLiNG' Auct.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
BATOHELOHB HAIR DYE,

This splendid Hair Dyeis the best in the world
the only true and perfect Dye; harmless reii able
instantaneous; no disAppointment; no ridiculous
unts; reMedies the i'll effects Of bad dyes; invieo.
rates and feoves the air soft and eeautiful blacI
~ 5rosra- Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers
and properly applied at Bafche elor b Wig Factor
30. Ia Bond Sreet. New York. ja1s-eodly
Evening star., 1869-01-18

y. ufsd thsnssIyes ~ certail sscres hshiS
sntssa saea pit tesn , e: S.a,s:s Hlsesufe. oe ~
men. Who, non ths ielliss e youth, or 70 otSss S
cesoee, feel dsbiuty tn advance q tksIr years,
sny one, should 1I.t rcd The Secret Trend,
aIstss s1 asS =: Hin scs.n finlortanes
e.; ssss,. 49, - d. oAAsL1sz.SftxSfaS0. q
Tgg JEyTIRsou olskR.
All snoksrs oesiring an extra 10 cent olNAR Z
sheuld not fAti % Try THE Brand. 0old St l3l
kenny,vanis ave us, oDDosiN Wfllard's.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
llR, L1WIl q DAVIS' DRNTAL Aasr,rl
~ TION,
No. 900 PENN'A AVE-
Between l2fh and 18th streets.

,Eo charge win be made for extrsottne where a
saticnt will be required 70 pay for theo II
surgical operation when performed, which
aseociat1en 10 nov prepared 70 make Teeth
Gold, silver and Rubber. et usW York, Philade
al work done can have It e ehesD e In the above
canned ctties. All work viii b done In the nsases
sstisfactioH. Persons Will DO veil - ell end 81
Snine our work before getting it olD0WheEo. ~ N
Evening star., 1869-01-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN ABOur TO
MARRY.


Bsssys fer Young Men. on the Errors, Abn,es
and Diseases incident to Youth and ktriy n an
heod, with the humane view OF treatment and
eure, sent By mail in ssalsd letter enysiope. free
q charge. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATIONS,
Ro1 r, r nflsdelphia, Pa. jsls33t
HALLS VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
RENEWER.
Renews the vitality of the scalp.
Bepews the hair 60 its ori gtnai color.
Renews the nutritive matter which pourishes
the hair
Rensws Che brash. wiry hair to sflken softness.
Repews the grsWth Of the hair.
Repews the appearance Of those that are Bald
ard Gray. and IL spieneid hair dressing. No OF
or Alcohol to clog up the pores. One bottle shows
its effects.
& P. HALL l. CO., Nashua, II Il Proprietors.
Fer sale By all druggists. jsls-2m
MEDICAL NOTICE.
Doctor =. DEF CURTIS, author of" Manhoodn
:" nedical Bsoe5s on Marriage |" &c. &c, begs 70
eufy hts Washington patients. that owing to his
extensive practice in Baltimore, he will In future
be able 20 devote emily the following DAYS 20 their
and SATURDAY EVENINGS from sto ,. m,
and sUNpAYe from 10 70 4 and to . .. m al
No. 122 ttreet 10 rear Of willard . Hotel
other days At bis resi id.nce, So North Charles
street, Baltimore
SPECIALITY Treatment aad esrs of nervous de-
bihty, and all diseases arising from abuses Of the
system. Is 6m
Evening star., 1869-01-18
Convention of the Bricklayers' National
Union


Union.
AT the afternoon session of the Bricklayers
National Union, on Saturday last
An appropriation of $50 was made for the
services of the Serge ant alarms; John W..
Reynolds. OF Washington, was appointed
deputy to organize Bricklayers' Unions in the
Southern STATES; the Union decided by vote TO
leave the apprentice system to De regulated by
the local Unions as they deemed proper, each
local Union 10 act tor itself; the action Of ex.
President Frost last sum mer IN levying pro
rata tax OF fifty cents to sustain the law suit
IN the New York and New Jersey conspiracy
case. resulting from the apprentice difficulty,
was endorsed: resolution offered by Mr.. Pur-
her, sympathetic with the female labor move
ments, was ADOPTED; rules and regulations
governing the disbursement of funds were pre-
sented and adopted; the Convention was ad-
dressed by Hon. j. NJ. Ashley, of Ohio, after
which votes of thanks We're rendered Unions
No OF Washington and Maryland for the libe-
pal hospitalities extended the delegates during
tie session OF the National Union In this city:
10 Pres ident johnson and Hon. Messrs Carey
and Ashley, for addresses in favor of the labor
movement; succeeding which the Convention
adlourn ned TILL ne second Monday in January
ls7t, " hen they will again assemble in Chicago
Evening star., 1869-01-18


On Saturday, after our report closed, Mr..
Lsngs,on in debating the school question, said
hat a negro was none other than an American
citizen. ard hoped there would be dstinc,
institutions erected for the colcred people; but
mat the children of this country, irreS Dectve Of
sex OF color, se educated in the same schools
MT. Wears, of Pa-"Shall we have nsgrO
eagues!' Mr. Langston.-sNo, nothing that
- negro. We want the whites 10 open their
doors, md ia vite us in, and that we be allo wed
10 eat a, the same table with them" Voices
"No, no, we don { ask that Mr.. q. a. DO own-
Ing was opposed 10 any prJscriptiye institu
ions, and moved that the whole matter be re-
teTred 10 the Committee on the Education of
the LiberIan Governments; which motion pre-
vailed. large number of persons Were mad.
honorary members. The Convention subse-
quently took q recess, and me committee ap-
pointed TO wait upon the Judiciary Comm .tt-e
o. The House of Representatives attended TO
that duty. They subsequently, made q report
OF their action 10 the Convent and the report
was received and approved. giving great sa.
tsfaction 10 the members. After the transac.
tion of large amount of bus sIness, ard the
adoption of resolutions previously offered, the
Convention adjourned.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

a. WA.HIHeIos, p: q P.ssnSs5 sSl, q, !sss =,
patent granted him on tie let day Of Nay, 1855,
issued the nth day Of October 1859, and again re.
issHed m the ID day q ynly leel iSs an Improvement
Il 10 ordered that the said petition be heard ct
this once on the sth day OF April next. Any
dispositions, and other pspere shoula be Med In
this ONCE tventy days before the Gsy O neas1ng.
ja5 WSw Cemmisstoner Of Patents.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
HOW BRIDE WAS WON:
OR,
ACHAsE ACROSS THE PAMPAs.
BY FREDERICK eERsrAcKKR.

Ore vol, syo. with Illustrations. LIN nana,
cover, price sI 30, clsth, So.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
PAWNBROKERS.

EsTABLI6H1D 1852.
HERZBER0H LOAN OIYIOD,
3s1 NORfE y 6TREET,
between ~ and 6th streets, imnediately In Reas
National Hotel.
digness advances made. Strictly oonndef
ttal. ~ ~ On
Evening star., 1869-01-18
sssszssfk1fff3S4sasss

NEW ASSORTED FRENCH FRUITS. In
Juice and Brandy.
PETITR POIS, (fne and extra d } Just :recei yed
and Of my own imp mportation.
ALSO,
ORANGE COUNTY BUTTER,
HAVANA ORANGES,
NEW RAISINS.
NEW SMYRNA FIGS, very handsome.
FRxSR MALAGA GRAPES,
NEW CANNED VEGETABLIS AND FRUITS
N. W. BUROHELL,
Corner 18th and y streets,
o.N Under Dbbi House.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
L oBACoO, SNUFF, sKGARs AND PIPES

TOBACCO
5000 pounds, consisting of Bright six.ounc.
Lumps, Fig, Rough and Ready, Bright les, Black
Navy Ms, q . and los. Prices running from 81 n
down as low as 20 cts. per Id. wholesale.
SMOKING TOBACCO.
800 pr unds in Bales of various sizes a part o.
which Is put mp and STAN ped according 10 the re-
Quirements OF the late law of Congress
SNUFF.
500 pounds Of W. 4 Garrett Sons Scotch
in bottles. ID packages. u do, "a do, aud 2 or
suitable for retailing
SEGbRS.
15c 600. various brands,) at $40, SIS, $50
$50, $40, $50 and $50 per M.
PIPES.
$50 boxes Scotch and other Pipes, different
styles. at 81, 50 and SS rs per box, all Of wbica
are offered for sale at So High street (under the
Masonic H alJ Georgetown, D q.
de fS-lm$ JAMES WALLACE
- G0LDsTEIN, LICENSED PAwNBROKTR
-. No. 73 Bridge street, Geor rgetown. ID. S,R
q. Money advanced all kinds of Mer- IN
chsndise, to any amount. and for any time0 "
desired. at very reasonable rates Goods Boughl
and sold. Business strictly confidential mis- 2n
Evening star., 1869-01-18
Go TO THE
GREAT AUCTION SALE
Of
CUMBERLAND COAL,
BY Gleason & Glenn,
On the 22d instant,
At Rays Docks, Georgetown.

LIKE REGULATION DRRSS PARADR-The
teeth shou Id always be escrupulously clean and
free from blemisn. Keep them in this condition
with the Incompatible Sozodont and when
they are veterans In the service they will still
be as ssgood as new"
Evening star., 1869-01-18

CoRNs, kO.-Dr. White, Surgeon Uhiropodist
OF twelve years practical experience In the
United States and Canadss, ana established at
&s& pennsylvania avenue, between 1 Il and 9th
streets, since 1851, successfully treats Corns,
Bunions, Chllblains, Club and ingrowing
Nails, and other diseases of the feet without
pam or Inconvenience to the patient The
shoe canbe worn with ease immediately
after the operation. Refers TO The many
eminent physicians, surgeons and thou sands
OF other responsible persons who paIonizs
his establishment Hours from a. m. to D.
n. Owing to press of business at Office DR.
White is unable to visit patients at their resi-
dences except between and SPIN
DOCTOR J. H. THOMPSON HAS RRMovKo his
office ana residence from the First Ward 70
Massachusetts avenue, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets, Immediately east Of Four
teenth street Office hours before 10 a. ~, ana
from TO p. m. Hours Of attendance al the
Woman's Hospital, from to 2p. m every
day. Su ndays excepted. 1a3
Evening star., 1869-01-18

THE POLICE BALL.-The proposed ball by the
Metropolitan Police for the benefit OF the DO IT
OF the city, which was to have taken place on
the lst February, has been Abandoned. Major
Richards deeming the undertaking too great a
one for the force to engage in. in addition to
their regular duties.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct'r; Georsetowa
SALE OF H0USEHOLp EuRNITURE ANDEF
EtCTS AT THIS MONTGOMERY HOTEL
HIGH sTRGET, GEORGETOwN
a On FRIDAY MORNING.. Janusry 18th
W 1869, At 10 o'clock. l will sell, at the Mont
gomery B otel Bis street, petw cen Dunbar
eton and Beall streets. all this Household Fur-
MtNre and Effects generally kept in q hotel
jag THOMAS DOWLING Anctr
MTHE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED US-
til WEDNESDAY January 10th. 1879.
JaH THOMAS BOWLING, Aact.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

LByY CoURT.-An adjourned meeting OF the
Levy Court of this county was 10 have been
heen held this morning, but Messrs. Nichols,
shepherd, Belt, and Brown only appearing, ?,
with Mr.. Callan clerk, an adjournment was
had.
Evening star., 1869-01-18
METROPOLITAN
Nl BOWLING SALOON,
UNpBR MITROPOLIrAG HALL.
PENNA- -Av1NuE, NEAR llrH STREET WEsr.
GEOR0E BAUER, Proprietor.

Open from Q. 10. to IL D. 10. The Bar 70 stoeked
nth the nnest Liquors, Wines, and 4,
esgsrs Of the finest brands. ViNps
Can and zee. al-ly
Evening star., 1869-01-18

DIsMIssKD.-Mayor Bowen has dismissed
DR.. Il. Hewe Ripley. Physician for the Psol
of the First Ward.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

"SPALDING's GLUE" Is indispens sable in
every well regulated household.
Evening star., 1869-01-18

detectives Clarvoe, Bigley. and McDevitt, ar.
rested VIA. Jones, alias ssShorty," and James
Conway, alias Harris. on the charge OF lifting
overcoats, and Justice Walter committed them
to Jail. From information obtained by these
arrests, Messrs. A Cohen and Poppe s, pawn
brokers, Were arrested, and they were held fer
a hearing to-day.