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Evening star., 1870-02-05

NOTHING is more certain than that property
in one quarter of the city will decrease in value
for want of proper enterprise and attention on
the party of holders, while it is constantly in
creasing in value in other quarters, where a
different and more liberal spirit prevails. An
evidence OF this is furnished by the fact that a
States Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue, which
under favorable auspices would b ave sold for at
least $50 coo, brought at auction on Thursday
last only 1890. Property owners in that and
every other locality ought to profit by the
lesson. O.
TIE MARKET House QUEsTIoN.-See notice
OF mass meeting on Monday afternoon.
Evening star., 1870-02-05

e| |Night-schools for colored children have
been established in Camden, New Jersey.
SThe New York police made descent upon
a cock pit in that city on Tuesday night and ar
rested thirteen spectators and eight game roos-
ters.
81 Sewing machines are being introduced in
to the female high schools in this country to let
the girls know what they may have to come to
when they get married.
~McFarland, the killer of Richardson, was
visited in the Tombs on Thursday by a Mr.
Rogers, OF Philadelphia, who prOtfered $500 to
the fund for his defence.
Some rash fellow says that the giving of
the ballot to women would not amount to much
for none of them would admit that they were old
enough to vote until they were too old to take
any interest in politics.
h9-A number of the working girls of Cincn-
natl have become ashamed of work, and carry
books in their hands when passing along the
street, in order to create an impression hatthey
are attending school.
~Members of the Illinois Legislature
thought they did big thing by having it given
out that they had the smallpox to get rid Of the
lobby members, but the lobby all got vaccinated.
and are worse than ever.
~The California Legislature, having re-
pealed the Sunday law, finds that by the same
act it has taken the penalty OIL prize fighting
on Sundays, leaving 1t In full force on other
DAYS.
Evening star., 1870-02-05

CoRFs, &c.-Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist,
OF Twelve years practical experience In the
tablished at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between
4k and 9Th streets, Dec. 10th, 1861, successfully
treats Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Club and In
without pain or inconvenience to the patient
The shoe can be worn with ease immediatelv
after the operation. Refers to the MANY emit
responsible persons who patronize his cstabisb.
ment. Hours from q. m. to 6 p. m. Owing tn
press OF business at Office. DIR. White Is unable
ts visit patients at their residences except be-
Evening star., 1870-02-05

The PLATE PRINTERS Union ANNUAL BALL.
al Carusi's Hall, on Monday evening next will
De a reeheTche affair, If the elegantly engraved
tickets and invitation cards are to be taken as
an index Of its character. The gentlemen's
nckets are printed on glazed cards, and bear a
hnely engraved ylgnette of an eagle aud shield
with the Capitol in the distance, and beneath
Ire whole scroll, with the legend Tice Ia Dance
The ladies' invitations are printed on coIored
PapeI' anu bear the monogram of the Union,
with large and handsome vignette with two
female figures, Freedom and Peace.
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DRoPosALs FOR CLOTHING.

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU OF PRogIsIoSs AND CLoTBISG.,
Sealed Proposals, indOrsed Proposals for Cloth
p the 2ist day Of Febrry, iso, Tor The sup
ply q the following articles, viz:
1861 Bsrnsley sheeting Frccks,
~ 90 Blue Flannel oyershirts,
nts0 i pair Canvass Duck Trowsers.
1890 Blue Cloth Caps.
e,half the amount required Of each Of the above
naneo arficies must be delivered az the New Yerk
equal proportions, at the Boston and PhilaieIphia
The clothing must be delivered. one third x;.,,u
sixty days and the balance within ninety davs from
the date 1.-THE contract aud must pass the usual in
style and make 20 the samples a. the Ne. YorE
pphllaaelphia p and Boston navy yards, and at this
The flannel, nankin collar. Of the sbeeting frocks
sIne ned a ihe cloth Tor caps must be dark
snsseting ffocks must he of the same quality and
for description Of the articles and schedule of izas
% are reierred I? the Inspectors Of the navy
ofers may be made for one more articles. AZ the
- o. ,he piaaer and in case more than one arti
will have the right To accept one or more OF tbs
articles contained in such offer, and reect.the re-
Bonds, with approved security, win be requirelip
ns-auarter the estimated amount of the contract,
from the amount Of each payment collateral secur-
ny Tor the due performance Of the contract, which
,;d NM III moi pe paid until the contract Is fully
Every cner must be accompanied by a written
sons that the bidder or bidders will II his or thcr
bid be accepted, enter into obligation within nvs
y good and sufficient sureties, 70 furnish
koproposal will be considered unless accompanied
such guarantee, nor from any parties no are not
oondsFde manufacturers Of regular dealers IN tho
articles they oer 20 furnish In conformity with the
second section OF the joint resolution, approved
March 5, lo6S.
The DtpaItment reserves the right 70 reject any
proposal unless the responsibility of the gusrantors
- certlned 70 by the Assessor % Internal Revenue
lot the district IN which they reside, and unless the
license required by act of Congress is furnished
with the proposal, as well reject any proposal
not considered advantageous 20 the Government.
"a - hw<w X. I. DUNN. Chief Of BuTeAu.
LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., January Is, 100.
On the petition OF HENRY n. BAKER, Of Bing-
hamton, New York, praying for the extension of a
patent granted 90 him the 9th day Of April. sS,
Tor an Improvement in Electro Magnetic Printing
Telegfaphs:
1t b ordered that the testimony IN the case bs
elosed on the 9Th day Of march next; that the tins
Tor Ming arguments and the Exsminers report be
limited % the sth day Of April pert. and that
;ssS aid Petition be beard on the is'h day 'f April
Any person may oppcss this exten.icn.
SAMUEL q. FISHER,
10 - lawsw Commissiener of Ps.>nts.
- - CANARY BIRDS. CANARY BIRps. ~
Evening star., 1870-02-05

THERE WAS delightful entertainment and
reunion on Wednesday evening. at the SUNDAY
school rooms of Trinity Episcopal Church. cor
ner Y and Cd streets. which was participated in
by the scholars, teachers and friends cf that
SUNDAY school. The exercises consisted of sing
ing, vocal and Instrumental music magic ian
tern views, &c., followed by refreshments II
was a very enjoyable affair, and all present were
highly entertained. Much praise Is due 10 Mr.
EDaugh. the superintendent, and to the ladies
and teachers who assisted him, for the pleasant
manner in which the evening was spent,
Evening star., 1870-02-05

The FAR at Carroll Hall, for the benefit OF
81 Pafriek's church, is just the place TO spend
pieasant evening, and visit there will not b.,
regretted. The tables are laden with many nse-
Ini ana ornamental articles, and the cordial
welcome extended TO visitors by the ladies i'm
TO spend an evening". f'A0S
Evening star., 1870-02-05

,ssn nnisT0, sGs TO ~ have
laborers up TO the LIST inst. The s,;ahnss;s'l .s.
omeer Will commence payment in the SeconS
Mard ON Monday, and 60 from there to the FirSt
Evening star., 1870-02-05

IHE MASQUERADE BALL Of the Arion Omar
tstte oIuD L 10 gwen at Marini's Hall, on Mon
day evening next, and, like all their entarta;n-
ments, viii be Of a very select character. and AZ
the same time most enjoyable affair. Elegant
costumes are being prepared for some OF tSosc
who intend 70 participate. The tickets are pretty
and UNIQUE Specimens Of printing in colors
Evening star., 1870-02-05

TIE PrBIIc ScHooLs--Yesterday the teach
sIs OF me male and female schools Of the First
District were holding an examinatio, ~ tha;.
scholars, with the view to a more perfect classi.
hcation OF grade. This examination d q wr;tte,,
one, ard at once determines the status OF the
the schools Of the city. -" al
Evening star., 1870-02-05

WILL y SHEPHERD, ESQ.,. entertained num-
ber OF gentlemen last evening AT his residence
corner of street and Connecticut avenue.
among the guests were several of the young
merchants of this city and representatives from
tne city press, personal friends OF the host The
ume passed very pleasantly and the occasion
viii l9ng De remembered by those who partici
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LOAN OFFICES.

A C0HEN'S NEW LOAN OFFICE, <0n
"A. 1881 9TH ST., Sd door from l.. Money w
loaned ON Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds q q
tioDs, on the most liberal terms. fe33ms
CHARLES HERZBERG'S LOAN OFFICE.
~ tEsTABLIsHED lS52D
351 @ STREET NORTH,
between IA and 9th streets, Immediately in rear Of
National Hotel.D
money leaned In all sums on Watches Diamonds,
Jtwelry, siiyerware, Wearing Apparel, Fur IN
nltsre and Merchandise of every description w
Ihe most liberal terms guaranteed. For fair0 q
dealing and just treatment refer any resident Of
TINS city not connected with any similar establish
ment IN the city. New number, 412. jal3-6rn
NOTICE.
liVS. Ms Sqer q the highest cash advances on all
GOLD and SILVER WARE,
WATCHES, DIAMONDS,
and other valuables, on easy terms.
All such pledges are kept In fire and burglar proof
confidential. We too well known in this city 10
need any other recommendation than to say: We do
8. GOLDsTEIN co., Brokers,
deZ-d 81 Four -a-half st.
NATIONAL LOAN OFFICE, SllK 9th street,
l near Pennsylvani avenue. ROBERT TULr
LER co. advance money on Bonds, Stocks, and
Real Estate, Diamonds, Watches, Dry Goods, Fur
niture, Pianos, and all kinds OF Personal Property
n. B.-The highest cash price paid for the same
Open every day except 6un6ays fron Q. m. 20 3
pm. sse-ly
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JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of school
house and lot in the First School District

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of school
house and lot in the First School District.
BE ii rcsotced ty the Board of Aldermen and
Bocrd of Common Council Of the CITY of Wasai,eg-
ton, That the Mayor, in conjunction with
the Sub-Board of Trustees of Public Schools
for the First district, be, and they are
highest bidder, at public sale, after due adyer-
tisCment, the schOol-house, out-buildings and
lot situated at the corner of Twenty-second
street west and Il street north, being part OF
lot one in square No. SO, in the First Ward of
this city, the same being no longer serviceable
for the use of the public schools: Procided That
the proceeds shall be placed TO the credit of the
school house fund, TO be used in the procure
ment OF more suitable school accommodations
in the same district
Approved January %, 1870.
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PROP. l. G.. MARIsI's annual Bal a. Enfan,
Costume viii take place at his academy an
Tuesday, February 1afh. At the request OF
many parents the dancing will commence ar 5
p NJ. precisely.
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DENTISTRY.

WELLS 'A''AISsrr, DENTISTS, @
REMOVED FROM F ST., BET. 9TH AND 10TH TO No
1923 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BETWEEN
ja4- I'm 12TH AND 18th Srs
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PENNIES FOR sALE-Apply at the Star Office

IMPORTANT FOR LADIEs.-By a superior pro-
cess and short notice, clean ladies' valuable
dresses of velvet, silk, etc., thoroughly, without
being ripped. Also, take out stains, without
cleaning the whole garment. Kid gloves
cleansed without an unpleasant Odor.
ANTON FISHER,
First-class Scourer, and agent for the Staten
Island, New York, Dyeing Establishment. ass
9Th street, opposite Patent Office I.23.5
Evening star., 1870-02-05

STOLE HIS MOTHERS SEWING MACHINE-a
colOTed lad named w. Thomas was arrested
THURSDAY night by Officer Ostenhout while at
tempting TO sell sewing machine which lie had
~ IN ms Possession On taking him before Justice
IEcEip ipSoi. OF the sixth precinct, the boy stated
ihat his mother had sent him with il to sell for
ner, she needing the money. The officer was
then sent 10 the residence OF his mother where
II was FOUND tnat hIs story was false. The
mother, when asked by the officer if she had a
sewing machine, replied that she had but on
gcihg 70 look for IL she found il had been taken,
Inc Roy was committed for a further hearing
Evening star., 1870-02-05

HE WIFE OF the venerable Rev. DIR. Hami,.
.on, oi tne M. +. Church, has been yery I'M for
some som Tune, and Is rot expected to recover. On
!, thIfsoay evening President Grant walked over
70 vi; hamiltons residence and personaIiv oT.
ieIea @ MFi ID his expressions OF sympathy in his
Evening star., 1870-02-05

SIMPLE, NOIsELEss, AND NEVER GET OUT OF
ORDER:-Parties wanting to buy sewing ma
chine should not fail to see Wilcox & Gibbs in
operation at the agents, g. BAUM, Corset and
Hoop,skirt manufacturer, 7th street, between
ID and f.
Evening star., 1870-02-05

ELECTRICITY AS CURE FOR THROAT DIS
EAsEs.-Electricity, as a remedy for fatigue,
hoarscness, sore throat, and other ailments
from which vOcalists suffer so severely has
recently been recommended by the physician
attached to the Paris Opera-house. He asserts
that five pupils OF the Conservatory, who came
to him to be treated for hOarseness loss of voice
and affection of the larynx, were electrified and
cured. The patients were required to sing both
bOfore and after treatment and the difference
between the respective conditions of the voice
was very remarkable. After having been cleo
rifed, the respiration of the patients was bet
ter and deeper, and their voices stronger fuller
and more pure. The same treatment was made
use OF TO remedy the hoarscness OF an eminent
male opera singer, who was, in consequences.
enabled the same evening to perform a difficult
part with triumphant and unexpected success
Evening star., 1870-02-05
AN ACT making an appropriation tr pay def

AN ACT making an appropriation tr pay a def
cheney for grading street west, from Four
teenth street.
BE tenGcted ty the Board Of As,ermdn and Board
the sum of seventeen hundred and fifty four
dollars and ninety-fOur cents be, and the same
is hereby, appropriated ont of the funds of the
First and Second Wards to enable the Mayor
to pay for grading S street, from Fourteenth to
Boundary street.
Approved, ID ecember %, 1869.
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DENTAL AssO OCIATION.
DRS; LEWIE & DAVIS,

No. go PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Between 18th and 18th SITS, Washington, d. O..
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN,
By the use Of pure Nitrous Oxide Gas, and with
Chlorofoim, or Either, if requested by the
patient. No charge will be made for ex-Sp&1S
tracing when Artificial Teeth are to be in S0
serted, although the patient will be required to pay
viii be deducted when the teeth are made. Wewli
insert anu upper and lower set of teeth permanent,
syiend,d set q upper and lower teeth psrDanert
English Rubber, at and all partial at these
rates for which the usual charge for English Rub
Der being from $50 to SIS.
FtHtNg and RsgHldtfag, and all other branches Of
Operative Dentistry attended to and performed in
the very best manner at moderate prices. You are
requested to call and specimens at our Office be-
fore engaging elsewhere.
n; B.-old gold plates taken in exchange at full
work das
Evening star., 1870-02-05

IHE SIXTH WARD Irish REPUBLICAN Clue
held meeting last evening at Logan Han, on
o,h street east, and Messrs. Clarence NJ Barton
urging irishmen to unite their energies i'm be,
nan OF the Republican party, Ii being the ONLY
one which accorded to all men equality before
si 1he iaw and Irishmen should not forget oppres-
profit BY that lesson. S'~ 0ou''A! - ou'
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APPLES.
POTATOES.

Several choice varieties by TIE barrel OF busheI.
Evening star., 1870-02-05
CITY ITEMS.

THE CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE. ID. Beck
Jewelry, Fans, Vases, Plated Ware, No. SG3
Market Space, between Sth and 9th streets
Also, Agent for Florence Sewing Machine. 2,5,I:
BLACK DRESS SUITS, ready made or to order.
Ready made from S2j.
Made to order from so.
Workmanship and style of the highest or DER
one Price Only.
GEO. T.. HEyNING.
No. 41G Seventh street, y. w.
Moss AGATE,
Buttons,
Studs,
Rings,
Alaska Diamonds,
jet Jewelry,
received this morning at Prigg's One Dollar
Jcwelry Store, No. Al Pennsylvania avenue,
between X and 9th streets
COUGHs.-As a Soothing Pectoral, Browns
Bronchial TrOches are advantageously employed
to alleviate Coughs, Sore Throat, HOarseness
and Bronchial affections. Those exposed to
sudden changes of weather should have them a $
they can be carried i'm the pocket and taken as
occasion requires upon the first appearance of
Cold or Cough.
TIr C,ux- I, ID
Evening star., 1870-02-05

THE WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK cor
ner of 9Th street and Louisiana avenue, is open
from $50 to 80 o'clock every Saturday evening,
in addition to its regular banking hours. 1t
pays interest on deposits.
Evening star., 1870-02-05

DATES. RAIsINs, PAPER SHELL ALMONDS
and NUTS Of all kinds.
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FLOUR.
SOAP.

Several brands of g. B. JEwELL's g several brand.
Of B. I. BABBlT s, DOBBINS' S'ELECTRlC. KEYS
TALLOW, in fact twenty five kinds or more, al al
the lowest prices.
Evening star., 1870-02-05

. A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT-Amon fha
most agreeable festive incidents Of the season
was the ball which was given Thursday night at
the Caledonia Hotel, corner Of Pennsyivania
avenue and Thirteenth street. The COMPANY
was large one, and embraced many Of our
most substantial citizens. Major and Mrs. j ].
Watt, the hospitable host and hostess, were un-
"wee sma' hours" did the guests show any incI-
nation to seek the quiet repose Of their respec-
tive homes.
Evening star., 1870-02-05
MANTELsi MANTELsn MANTE LIS ~

Persons building and repairing houses would do
well to call and examine my assortment OF nj M.
TELS, which Is the largest and most varied coliec.
ton ever offered for sale In this District They
sist Of all the leading styles manufactured in
seventeen different colors, many Of which are IN
representing two or more kinds of Marble and Wood
/ also have on hand CRATES, summer pieces
Bra CKETS, BRACKET SHELVES fIRE
BOARDS, &C., all Of which are from the best mann =
factories. Please call and examine them.
No. Young Mems Christian ASS n Buildine.
ee4 41y corner 9th and n Al raets
Evening star., 1870-02-05
LOCAL NEWS.


NATIONAL THEATER.-Last nj sht of Kelly &
Icons Minstrels.
Walls OPERA HoUsE--Laura Eeens in
the " School for Scandal"
CARROLL HALL.-Fair for St. Patrick's
Church.
wHIrEH TRsr GALLERY-Mammoth Hlumi-
mated War Views, and other Magnificent Repre-
sentations, every evening at TX O'Clock.
SMITH & STRoS6's ART GALLERY, 25 +
street.
BARLow's AIT GALLERY, 80 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star., 1870-02-05

TEACHERS lNsTITUTE--The meetings of the
Teachers Institute at the Miller school 6niidin,
was well attended this morning. and the folIoy,2 ;
1ng was the order of exercises:-MiSs Noye,'
class. In the object method Of teaching arithme
nc; MT Mckee, of the First District Grammar
Drought In a class, which was drilled in readn
and exercises for developing the power and us !,
OF the lungs. The subject and methods OF
teaehlng reading were discussed, particularly
articulation and eHunciation. a Conversational
sebate followed, on the habits Of children i'm slt.
ting and holding books in the school during
Which MI Richards said ne had no doubt but
inat much OF the nearsightedness was caused bv
Children holding their books too close TO their
eyes; and he noticed the fact that but few if any
os those who are not in the habit of reading are
nearsighted. "
Evening star., 1870-02-05

BUILDING AssOCIATIoNs.-Att the sixty-ffYb
monthly meeting OF the Excelsior Building As
sociation, Thursday evening, % shares were sold
at an average OF sex.
At the thirty-first meeting of the Proyident.
90 shares were retired at an average of 30 per Ct
The thirty-second monthly meeting of tha
National Association was held last evening ard
~ shares. representing S3 COO, were Cancelled at
an average of 81 per cent.
At the annual meeting of the Columbia CO.
operative building Association, held on Thurs-
day evening last, the report of the Finance
Committee was presented and approved, show
ing the receipts and Disbursements 10 baIapce
at So. 1898. Original number of shares 93j:
surrendered first year, 213; number on roll per
first annual report, ,.22; redeemed 3f7: can
eeiled for non-payment, 165, b. sale of property,
., by settlement of advances, 9k; not advanced
on, ia !; shares advanced on, sixty-seven and
quarter; at present on rolls, I,lglk
Average rate OF premium, H0.5; cash value OF
one share OF capital stock, S3S.5I. The election
OF officers for the ensuing year then resulted a.
follows:-President, Zephaniah Jones: Nice
President, W. ii. Wetze1; Treasurer, John =.
Given; Secretary, +. ID. Whitney: Directors
Ihoinas Norheet, A. G.. Hall. w. l.. BramhaIl.
=. L.. Jewell, W. y. Dalton, b. F. Burns, John
L. Hoover, John w. simms, John w. Drane.
POLICE ITENs-Henry Beachman n colored
man, was arrested by Officer Anderson. OF the
county for stealing two pigs from BENJAMIN
Cox, in the county, and taking them to ITnion-
town, where he sold them. Held for a hearing
before Justice Schmidt.
James Hogan ard George Good were arrested
Sss.erHay evening, by Ofhcers Roderick and
@ a1hTan FOR hghtlng In the streets, and were
hned $40 each by Justice Harper.
Henry Shadwell and John Sasky, charged
WIN knocking down and robbing John H. John
charged with being accessory TO the oarrotin1
anu fopoing, had hearing before Justice Wall
yer thls morning, and were dismissed, there be-
ing no positive proof against them
Frederick Freund, a baker was Yesterday mr.
rested by Ofiicer Crump for selling bread below
the standard weight, and was fined ss by Justice
weaver. ~ Oo
Daniel Harris, a teamster, was arr.s,oa -,
Officer Doyle to-day for driving thronoh
funeral procession, and fined S. by ,instics
Harper, which he paid, and was dismissed.
Evening star., 1870-02-05
LOOKOUT FOR THE HOLIDAY DAYS.

A very fine and large assortment Of HOLIDAY
PRESENTS. consisting Of
FAMILY BIBLES,
POCKET BIBLES,
WHITING DESKS,
WORK BOXES,
FINE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS.
JUVENILE BOOKS,
TOY BOOKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
POCKET BOOKS,
And great variety Of FANCY GOODS. Selling very
CHEAP. Call and examine for yourself.
At J.C. PARKERy
BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE,
OPPOSITE Post Office,
de On Corner eth and Streets.
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Az ACT for thc relief of II. .Ieffries.


Be ii enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board
q Common Council Of the City Of Washington, That
the sum of fifteen hundred and fifty-nine dollars
and seyenty-five cents Isl ,55975) be, and the
same is hereby, appropriated out OF the general
fund for the relief OIL. Jeffries Procided, That
no part Of said amount appropriated shall be
pad IN bonds OF this Corporation.
Approved, January 8, 1870.
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FAMILY TRADE.

And make it our whole study TO furn ish the VERY
BEST of everything in the way Of Family Supplies
generally. Our facilities for buying surpassed
by none. and guarantee to sell low any other
house i'm the city, also to give the article, quality
and quantity as represented. Please give q single
trial at least.
Evening star., 1870-02-05
BUTTER.

Several choice varieties, By the barrel or bushsl.