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Evening star., 1869-11-04

WHO ~ REsPoSsIBLE FoR Ir?-The poor
accommodations for the officers and men OF ,'le
Metropolitan Police force and the mlser ole
arrangements for the Keeping OF prisoners In
the Second Precinct. one OF the largest Oh tne
nine precincts, in the county OF washington.
embracing al that part ei ue CITY nortn OF
tween Rock Creek and the Eastern Branch,) il
a subject of unfayoratle comment by every one
Who knows anything OF the CONDITION OF the
statiOnhouse in thatPrecinet- Lieutenant John
son a wide awake officer, with an efficient force.
are i'm charge Of the precinct, which probably
contains as many thieves and other bad charac-
tiers as other precincts; vet the number of arrests
are comparatively few, and blank reports are
often sent TO headquarters. This state of things is
explained on the theory that it is owing to the
total unftness of the present statiOn-hOuse for
police purposes, and evil disposed persons, hav-
ing such poor accommodations there, make it a
point to escape the officers of that precinct If
possible, and at the risk of being Overhauled by
the police of other precincts. Among the com
plants which have been made by prisoners a. to
the condition Of these quarters the following
may be enumerated: They say that the cells
proper are too close, while the ''soft boards are
80 full of holes that TO sleep on them is to invite
rheumatism or a pulmonary complaint; that If
they sit on the bench they have TO be careful
that their clothes not torn by the nails with
which the rough boards are kept together; that
in consequence of chairs with disabled legs and
other dilapidated furniture If they are not en-
of breaking their necfs Worse than all, the
cellar under the building is continually full
of water, and as a consequence there Is more or
less sickness among the men. I4 lis noticeable
that the books of the second precinct contain
the names of but few prisoners more than once
one dose Of confinement here being fully enough
for them. 1t Is a shame that this building has
not been better fitted for the purpose to which
il is devoted, and il is hoped that something will
be done to improve its condition before cold
weather, for the sake of the policemen as well as
their prisoners. The Surgeons of the Police
have condemned it, and the grand Jurors have
twice presented it as a nuisance and yet no
action has been taken towards improving II.
Why is il? A
Evening star., 1869-11-04

TIE RECORDS OF WILLs-In the Office OF Col.
A. Webster, Register Of Wills, there are a large
number OF wills which he found unrecorded
when he took the Office, and il is important that
those interested should see that they are attended
70 al once as many minors and other heirs might
hereafter be seriously affected by the result
HE present Register h not responsible for ne
giect IN the premises, a. since his ASSUMPTION OF
the once he has had his hands full in getting the
records in order ~Ae
Evening star., 1869-11-04
LOCAL NEWS.
.Anusements- A Ac.

NATIONAL THEAIRE--NewcOmb's Minstrels
and Joe Emmett.
DAIRY EXCURSION to Mount Vernon on the
steamer Arrow, at 10 a. IN.
CARROLL HALL-Fair for the benefit of st.
SiBcents Orphan Asylum.
HARKRITER's ART GALLERY, is6 9Th street.
SMITH * STROSG's ART GALLERY, 245 F
street.
Evening star., 1869-11-04
ESTABLISHED IN 1894,
PREMIUM AWARDED IN 1887.
w. II. wHEATLEYs
PRE- MUM STEAM DYEIN

CLEANSING ESTABLISHMENT,
No. 49 JEFFERSON ST,
Georgetown, ID. q.
Replete with every desirable apparatus and PRO-
vded with the best talent and artstc skill be
tanned with constant personal attention on the part
Of the proprietor, makes this the best place i'm the
District to have all orders in his line well and
promptly executed. se2l en-
Evening star., 1869-11-04

TRANSFERRING morning, Sergeants George
b. Harrison, of the second precinct police, and
John W. Poole, Of the eighth, again exchanged
places, and each resumes his former precinct.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE OLYMPIC BASE BALL CLUB have gone
into winter practice at the gymnasium of the
Washington Gymnastic Association.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

PREPARING FOR CoNGREss.-While the
attaches of the Senate have been busily pre-
pairing for the Congressional session in laying
carpets, &C., those upon the House side have
also been engaged in the same work. "A new
carpet has been purchased for the hall of the
House of Representatives, green, with oak
leaf, which harmOnizes well with the furniture,
and the desks having been newly covered,
grained, &c, the hall win present beautiful
appearance. The carpet purchased for the
lobby is of red, with blue figure. In the Post
Office room a new and handsome carpet has
beer placed, and the graining of the wood work
made Of a lighter cOlor-oak being substituted
for black walnut. The carpets are from the
mandatory at Thompsonville, Connecticut,
and not of foreign make, as heretofore. A busy
corps of employees are now at work laying the
carpets and placing the furniture in order, and
with the coming week it is expected everything
will be in readiness for the session. Mr.. y. 5.
Buxton, DoOrkeeper Of the House of Represen-
tatives, is experimenting the work in the lob
bies, Messrs. Joseph Reese and John Boyd
taking charge i'm the hall, while Mr.. John Hunt
is attending to the carpenters work. .
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE OLDEST INHABITANTs' ASSOCIATION
held its regular monthly meeting yesterday af-
ternoon at the City Hall, DIR. Blake i'm the
chair. Messrs. Zephaniah Jones, William l..
Bailey and James Kelly were elected members.
and Messrs. Arthur l.. McIntire and George
Upperman were nominated for members. Tie
Secretary notified the Society that he had re-
ceived a copy of the History of the Library of
Congress" compiled and presented by Mr.. s. T.
Wyeth; and also from Mr.. Harvey BestOr, .Jr.,
correct record Of the property sold by his father
as Collector of Taxes, sold for taxes, in the year
1877. vote of thanks was rendered to the
above named donors by the Society. The Sec
retary announced the death OF Colonel Gardiner,
who had been, for many years, a member of the
Association, and read series of resolutions ex-
pressing coincidence and sympathy with the fam
lily of the deceased. Messrs. +. X. Dorset, l..
johnson and DIR. j. b. Blake made appropriate
remarks on the life and services OF the deceased.
and the resolutions having been adopted the As
sociatiOn adjourned.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

REMENBER the grand ball of Syracusian Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, at Odd Fellows Hall on
Thursd ay, November 18th.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

hEAL Estate SALEs.-Joshua whi,pcv q,
20, brokers. have sold part or lot & n, q
SIC. improved by t,ree-sfory frame tlwelfnir ,os
Mrs. III. 3. Hubtell, TO II. II. Nichols for -, i1so
Also. sub. loo IN square 10 for Alexander Vine.
Ian, IoT $50.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

frRSHAsE or A HANDSOME REsrpEscr.-
tapt- James VI Mason, OF the firm OF iIa~.,-i1r
d Mason. yesterliay purchased OF DR.. a " Tso
fof slseo, the new and elegant broxn.t@ne
front house ON the north side of / sfrss, ~
tween 1ith and 12th. ee'' De-
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE STREET LETTER BoxEs.-First Assistant
Postmaster General Earle yesterday directed
the contractor, Samuel Strong, to remove the
tops of all the letter boxes in this city and 10
replace them with those Of his tStrong's) last
patent The boxes In use here have proved very
unsatisfactory 20 the public.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

COL r: s. LEON, one Of the earliest friends
OF the International Exposition project in this
of the ports of China, Is reported to have died in
New York city on Tuesday morning last.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

LioroR DEAL Ers' Assoer ,Trox-Af n ueet-
~ oi ts association, held yesterday afternoon,
,he " pissldent Wa directed to request the coun-
- ~ ,,,e Tn TO he present at special
TO members how TO proceed In reference 10 IL
rcp<es. y" ~
Evening star., 1869-11-04
NEW FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS.

Black and colored Silks, Irish Poplns, Empress
Cloths, Plaid Poplns, Serges, and Merinoes, some
as low as 50 cts; superior double Warp Alpacas;
Black velveteens Cloaks; Cloaking; Cloths; Plaid,
Striped, and Cashmere Shswls; Beautiful Striped
and Scotch Plaid Arabs, from % TO Si2; Cloths,
Cassimeres Satinets, and Suitings, for Men and
Boys flannels all wool, from 2s cts mp; "A all wool
shaker do, 30 cts; Good - Beached and Brown
Muslin, l21a; Androscoggin. Wamsutta, and New
York Mills at reduced prices; Calicoes at s. TO- lzas,
Is One Case full Madder colors at 10 cts barge Red
Blankets, from S4ys0 TO So together with a large
STOCK OF GOODS, Of all kinds. for sale At popular
prices by BENJAMIN MILLER.
oc IS I'm lo1 Bridge street, Georgetown.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE NEwcoNB MINsTRELs continue to draw
at the National Theatre, and the comicalities of
Joe Emmett and 8. s. Purdy are nightly
received with shouts Of laughter. AS there are
frequent changes Of programme, the company
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE FAIR AT CARROLL HALL for the benefit
of the st. Vincent's Orphan Asylum draws
nightly large concourse Of our citizens who
are disposed to assist the laudable ENTERPRISE,
The tables are presided over by fair and courte-
Gus ladies, and contain many articles Of use and
ornament.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

REBEccA PEYToN was before Justice Waite,
Yesterday again, charged by Officer j. w. Dayi.
immoral pictures; and the Justice COMMITTEES
her to jail for court, to answer a mis.lemea,,or
Evening star., 1869-11-04

National Park was yesterday the scene of a
large assemblage gathered to witness a trial Of
speed, mile heats best three in tive, between
sorrel mare Idaho, driven by ODE SandersOn
and chestnut sOTrel driven by j. Moses. The
purse was only 500, but outside betting was
very lively. Three heats were trotted, and won
straight through by chestnut sorrel driven by
Moses, in 2-ss, 2-5s, 2591. A running race
then took place, between X. Anders0n's Dick
Gamble, and a thoroughbred black mare formerly
the property of General Rawlins. 1t was
single dash of two miles. and was won by the
black mare in 4.06, coming in 80 yards ahead
Several scrub races followed, lasting until
nearly sundown-
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE JUBIIEB SERVICES we're eonfinue,l last
evening at st. Matthew'S (Catholicl Church. on
ii street, when discourse Was delivered by Rev.
i'm the Eucharist"
Evening star., 1869-11-04

CASES DrsnssEp-To-tiay, Lizzie Snow and
Lizzie Peterson, arrested several days apo. eacl,
charged with keeping bawdy houses, and selling
liquor without license, appeared before Justice
Walter; but there being no prosecutors present.
they were dismissed.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASES. AND OTHER
POLICE ITENs.-Yesterday, officer Westphal ar
rested John DOody for assault and battery on
Daniel Sullivan, and Justice Pearson held him
to security to keep the peace. Doody then
charged Sullivan with disOrderly conduct, and
his wife with threats, and the warrants being
issued by officer Turnburke, they too were held
to security to keep the peace.
Johanna Walker was arrested yesterday by
officer Fairtree, for an assault on Sarah Mchaels,
and she was committed 70 Jail for court by JUS
tice Thompson.
Lieutenant Kelly arrested William alias Reddy
Thomas, charged by Marco Laurenzi with
threats, and Justice Thompson held him to bail
TO keep the peace.
Officer Riley arrested Abraham Carter for as
sault and battery on Caroline Queen, and JUS
tice Anderson fined him S3 and costs.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE CoLLEcToR's OFFICE.-Yestertlay thf
amount OF taxes collected by Mr.. Boswell am
his assistants exceeded s1i SO, making a tota]
iDehe three first days OF the COLLECTION OF ove,
SJ0DO0.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

IMPORTANT TO LIQUOR DEALERs.-Owino IN
the fact that many liquor dealers stiIl persist i'm
The use Of stand casks, Mr.. Meads, the Assessor
of Internal Revenue, has instructed his assist
anus (aild they are now 30 engageJ) to notify all
dealers that they must discontinue their use
and after the 18th inst, all liquor found in such
casks not duly marked, branded, stamped and
guaged viii be seized =
Evening star., 1869-11-04

Masonic ELECTIoN.-At the meeting of Co.
lnmbia Royal Arch Chapter, No. 1, F. and A.
NJ, the following officers were elected to serve
the ensuing term:-Joreph II. Brown NJ y. III.
p; George ID. Patten, jr., +. X; H. i. Merrill.
p y; josiah Essex. Treasurer; Henry U. Moves
Secretary; l. Stoddarti, Janitor.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE WASHINGTON ScHuETzEN vERv,x last
night installed the officers elected afnut i've
weeks ago, whose names were published ia THE
STAR at the time. ttr ~
Evening star., 1869-11-04

Jrsr RECEIVED. English Melton Suits Il
three different patterns, very handsomely 80
mp, the coats I'm frock style at $3.50, at
18th street.
Evening star., 1869-11-04
CITY ITEMS.

CASHMERE PASTs-Just received, 500 pair
of all wool cashmere pants at 81 and IS, az A.
Straus' popular clothing house, Pennsylvania
avenue, Sd door east OF 11th street.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

Boys CAPE OvERCoArs.
Children's Garibaldis.
Gents Overcoats, every style,
Furnishing Goods, Sc.
l.. ID. BARBOUR & Co.,
400 1th street, opposite Post ofice.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE REGATTA OF Tomorrow afternoon between
the AnacOstia and Potomac Boat Clubs is ere
ating considerable excitement among the boat
ing men of the District. The crews of the two
three weeks past, and are now ready for the
contest, both clubs being sanguine OF success
The starting point will be from a stake boat
between the third and fourth piers of the Aque-
duct Bridge, at Georgetown, down the river,
heading for the point of AnalOstan Island, TO a
stake boat a mile and half from the starting
point, rounding this boat, and return.
The judges in the boat will he Messrs.
McGill, formerly of the Falcon Club, and Ben
ner, of the AnalOstan Club, with Mr.. Patten, of
the latter club. for referee. Mr.. COrsOn, OF the
latter club, win act as judge i'm the lower stake
boat. We are requested by the judges to ask that
all tugs, vessels and small boats will keep clear
of the above route during the time OF the race
The hour for starting is fixed at half-past three
Evening star., 1869-11-04
DRoPosALs FOR BUILDING RANGE LIGHTS
AND kEEPERS DWELLING ON NORRIS
ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA.
TRrAsrRY DEPARTMENT.

oFFIcE LI6HT-H HOUSE BOARD.
WASHING GIoN, II. c., October IS, l-,s3
Sealed Proposals viii be received at the office Of the
engineer Of the 9th Light house district ChaTleston.
south CAROLINA, until ] p. M. Of THC RsDAY. th.s
Ictn day OF November al which time and place they
Viii be publicly opened for the supply of all mate
rails and accessories, except lanterns and umina-
ting apparatus and the erection and completion ct
per dwelling, and two range lights on Morris
Island near Charleston. South Carolina in Accord
ance with plans and specifications, copies of whci m
may he seen either at the engineer oce in charles
Washington. ID. &. -
n ascn e,d must be Accompanied BY guaranty. in
The sum OF hse Thousand dollars 5usD signed bv
the bidder OF bidders, and two responsible <urerie-
condlfion of which s, that TIL v Ter will III his nj
fed. ~ ~ WIN nc sPeSi-
Zach bid must state the time at which the work
Will be completed. VIZ WI
The successful bidder will be required TO enter into
bond bonds to supply the materials and TO perform tho
Mork accorulng 10 the plans and specifications tf,S
amount OF the bond 20 be five thousand doilars anI
20 De elgned by the bidder bidders and two sur
ues, the competency Of which must De certified by
some Ofncial known TO the Treasury Departmeut
blds should be sealed and addressed 10 Ga,or ;eoros
s,S ooTpe Engneers Y. I. Army, Engins.r
house District, the envelope being painlg
endorsed, Proposals for Morris Island Rang,
Aisms W. b. SHCBRICk,
" tS-cooW Chairman L. III n.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

NOTICE-TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
that own no PATENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
IN this city or elsewhere is contemplate falsehood
to get CONCRETE PAvEMENTS or CELLAR
FLOORS will do well to give me call, as / am lay
ing the most improved Concrete in the city, at 5
cents per yard less than Thornton Smith, or any
other competitor The best of reference given when
required. Office at Builders Depot, No. 562 7th
street.
seH-tf CORNELIUS BCRLEW
Evening star., 1869-11-04

nRPHANs' COURT. November 2, ls6o.
~ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. WASHINGTON
COUNTY, To rH:-In the case of SAMUEL KER,
administrator Of James b. Munro, deceased, the ad
ministrator aforesaid has, with the appreciation of
the Orphans Court Of ashington County aforesaid,
appointed SATURDAY, the 9TH day Of November,
1859 for the final settlement and distribution of the
personal estate of said deceased and of the assets in
hand, as far as the same have been collected and
turned into money when and where all the creditors
and heirs of said deceased are notified to attend
with their claims properly vouched, or they may
deceaseds estate: Prorided copy of this order be
published once week for three weeks in the Daily
Evening Star previous to said day. Test:
no 31wa3w A. WEBSTER, Register Of Wills.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

For THE CHEAPEST Gents Furnishing Good
go the original Franc, f94 9TH street, between L
ana +. NO Branch store. 9,9,I
Evening star., 1869-11-04
Georgetown Advertisements.
. CoRroRArIeN OF GEORGETOWN
FINAL NOTICE.

0T CORPORATION OF GEORGETOWN
S TAXES.
FINAL NOTICE.
The time for the ayment of the GENERAL aud
SPECIAL TAXES expires on the 31sr DECEM-
The law Is imperative. (ienrsag no discrefisa effA
fhe Collector, 90 advertise all property for the non
payment Of taxes after that date Property holders
win save further heavy charge, Ine property
represented will be Positively ADVERTISED
immediately after the above nsmed date.
GEORGE W. BEALL,
oc y 2aw4w Collector.
EALL AND WINTER GOODS.
JOHN II. sMOOT,
119 BRIDGE STREET, GEoRsErowN, ID. C.,
cash buyers, large assortment OF LADIES' DRESS
GOODS, consisting Of silks Plain and Plaid Pcplins
Epinglinas, Empress Cloths, Merinos, Popfin Alps-
cas- Serges. Opera Flannels White and Black Sack
ing Cloths Black Goods Of the best makes for Mourn
ing, Shawls. Arabs; Alexandree, Courvoseur :, aud
other Kid and Cloth Gloves Hosiery in great variety
Ladies' and Gents Underwear. shaker and other
Cambria Handkerchiefs, best Hoop skirts, Gents
and Boys Wear, Fredericksburg Cloths and Cassi-
meres, Linen and Cotton Sheetings, Table Damasks.
Napkins, Towels, Huck and Scotch Diapers, all the
best makes Of Shirting Cottons and Irish Linens.
Linseys, cheap Deaines and all other goods adapted
70 the present and coming including Three
ply, Ingram, and Step Carpets, Floor and Table Oil
and examine goods and prices.
~Washington customers will find t to their in
terest TO visit Georgetown when making their pur-
chases. loc22 lml y.H.S
Evening star., 1869-11-04

FINE WHITE SHIRTS, 75c., s1.50. 50, $3.50. a
the Original Franc, 1874 9Th St, between ID an
+. NO Branch Store. 9,29,l:
Evening star., 1869-11-04

THE HIGHEST CASH PAID FOR LADIES'
a Gehts' and Childrens, Cass,en Clothing, Boots
between n and N. Any order through mail pranptly
astshosot to- De- sly !
Evening star., 1869-11-04
PROPOSALS FOR WASTE PAPER.

OTFlcE GENL srrT TREASURY BuuLnJxe-p
Washington. Oct rs, lsss
bide VIII be received at the ofkce OF the f,en.yap
Superintendent Of the Treasury Department nn,iI
II m november 9Th, 1859. for the WASTE pa PFR
lst day Of July. ls7O - W
The paper viii be assorted in two Qualities which
can be seen at the Department "'NS
GEO. C. RICE
ocA-td Gen1 Supt Treasury Buildinc
Evening star., 1869-11-04

Coon SOCKS for winter, 9, 10, Is, 25 cents, a
the original Franc, 49i eth ST., between ID ant
r. NO Branch Store. 9,9,1:
Evening star., 1869-11-04

SURE OF GOOD FIT-Everybody who is
measured at the Oak Hall Clothing House. AGO
7th ST., Opposite Post Office. 1926
Evening star., 1869-11-04

AT THE CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE. No. q
Market Space, between Sth and 9th streets,
(Pennsylvania avenue,) new goods are con-
stantly received. 10,16,1:
Evening star., 1869-11-04

Il HIS lS TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC that Geo. B.
Wilson 4 Co. can sell Shoes, Boots, Sc, as cheap
as any person who advertises in the Star. ia
Evening star., 1869-11-04

L. ID. BARBOUR & Co.,
OAK HALL CLOTHING AND MERCHANT TAIL
oRING ESTABLISHMENT,
40 9TH street, opposite Post Office. 6
Evening star., 1869-11-04

UNDERsHIRTs AND DRAWERS. Soc, 6Oc., 15c
81, at the Original Franc, 494 7th ST., betwee
ID and Z. No Branch Store. 9,29,1:
Evening star., 1869-11-04

DISTRICT on COLUMBIA. ss.
f'ss y day q October, - herssy eye ns.ins thst
PERRIE, q ssd city and 6istnct, w,se hs. ben
sd!ndeed Bankr.lt rPon his oyn ,pe sitioa ~ the
Court aud si,tine e cenrt of Bankru pscy.s q
aSxsYE y IRSAuvbs: ISub A.,.s.ss: ,
Evening star., 1869-11-04

CLoTHINGi CLoTHINGm CLOTHING :.
The Great Sale Of the Season.
Gentlemen's, Boys and Children's Clothing.
Having just purchased i'm New York and Phila-
delphia an immense stock, we have now on hand
the finest and most complete assortment ever
offered in this District, and are selling at our
usual low prices.
L. d. BARBOUR s. Co., OAK HALL,
400 Tth street, opposite Post Office.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

CR0ss WALSH,
6ElL ESTATE ExCHANGE = RR0xERs.
No. sss PKNNA AVENUE, south side,
Between 9Th and 7th arssts wese.
assy Jas. ssst w. cs3ss, MsssH.
Evening star., 1869-11-04

The GREATEST relief imaginable can be af
fOrded this warm weather by wearing one O
low prices at the celebrated Oak Hall clothin
store, 400 Seventh street, opposite the Post ONCE
where, in addition to gentlemen's ''Bannocl
Burn" CheviOt, Arrah no POgue, drab d'ete al
in great variety are also to be had at the mos
reasonable prices. 26,6
Evening star., 1869-11-04

L. iSsW. Pr.tts 8 street. SS.ssSR s.itI1or. ma
py oe Committed on eli Female Conplainns. .na
- cc,er,s Ladies end gensiemen who wish
Tin ~ Rnys.c1an of great skill and ex neri..nra
Eli ~ ae weu % call Nervous Debility. &c. snc1 sse
sstsr. Ss nnss L. SSsoneS strictly eonfdentiai. Al
"Ssea sps~Ss ec7-lm
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-09-02
INEFFIcIENT LAWS.

There is nothing which suggests le-
gal iueHiciency, not to say legal impo-
tency, more strongly than the perfect
GOODNESS and impunity with which prize
fights are managed in most parts of tho
country in defiance and almost utter
disregard of existing laws. A certain
day, time and place is set when parties
IRE to meet and pound each other after
the accustomed beastly fashion. All
the preliminaries are arranged openly,
by broad daylight or broad gaslight;
even the public press tho
particulars, terms, etc., md on the APP
pointed day the lawless, disgusting
combat takes place. On the whole, al
though laws against tho ring have ex-
listed both in England and in this coun-
try for many years, wo do not believe
that they have ever prevented a single
pair from ultimately fighting. Such
certainly has been the case here in the
land of Washoe, rs all our fellow citi-
Gems we'll know. No earnest attempt
has ever been mado to prevent such ar
raugements, and judging the future from
the past, there is not likcly to be.
Instances, it is true, have been known
in the old States where, by the uneI.
pected Intervention Of the officers, prize
fights have been temporarily broken up
and the combatants NIL ran away yet,
whenever they thought it worth their
while, what was to prevent them from
meeting elsewhere on a more propitious
occasion, batter each others faces to a
Jelly, and have the thing out to tho
hearts content of both parties? Not
many days ngo, Jim Reagan of Spring
field, Mass., and Dan Ryan Of Bridge.
port, met at Naugatuck, Conn.,, fought
sfteen rounds, lasting seventy minutes,
and were not intcrfered with by any
body. The only way to put down tho
brutal business seems to be to bring it
as much rs possible into disrepute and
excite public opinion against it; yet
how is this 10 DO done while men, re-
ported to,,be respectable, in various ways
abet and encourage it? It certainly is
greatly to be hoped that some e~ffectual
remedy will be found for the evil before
long.