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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS opened to-day, uDde
nearly the same corps OF teachers as last year.
the only important changes being IN the male
grammar schools OF the Second and Third dis
tricts-Nr. Gage, OF New York, taking the Sec
ond district, vice Mr.. Chase Roys; while Mr.. j..
Ma lison Davis assumes the duties I'm the Third
district, vice MIR. n. A. West. The schools viii
probably be even fuller than last year.
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MARRIAGE II HONORABLE.

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, on the honors
pleasures, and adyantages of a happy Marriage ., a
c"Dtrasted with Single Lite. and the fearful EvIL
OF ELTBAcY, in modern times. Sent Tree in sealet
envelope Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION
Box p, Philadelphia, Pa. my23m.w, Z an
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ST. PETERS SUNDAY SCHoOL--The annual
distribution of premiums to this school took
place at 3 clock yesterday afternoon In St
Fortunate ones by their beloved pastor, Rev. f.
r.. Boyle. In the male department the irst gold
cross WAS awarded 10 Edward Rice, and the
second gold cross to Edwin Bright. In the
fen ale department the first gold cross was borne
on BY Virginia Beers, and the second by Jane
mitchell: An address ey Father Boyle con-
Guided -
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BASE BALI--1he Arlington Club PLAYED a
PickCd nine Saturday afternoon on the OLYMPIC
gTCurCs. In which tlry came OF victorious by a
score Of - 10 II. This nevly-Orgsnized club
propose q trip South within a few weeks
lie game Tor the junior championship of the
south viii take place on the olympic grounds
To-day The contendiug par ties are the Atlantic
ard ROsedsle Clubs.
olympic rs. Forest Cttg.-A game OF base ball
al Cleveland. Ohio, Saturday, between the
OI pics OF tins city and the Forest City o.
Cleveland. resulted in favor OF the Forest Civ
. 10 IS. The following dispatch WAS received
Yesterday from one of the Olympic club, dated
Cleveland, Ohio 80 Forest City. %; OLYMPIC
-. Our bows played with seven Of the nine and
one substitute, two Of our men being sick. i'm
order to MI the agreement made with Forest
City club"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

No fNQCRsr-CoronOr Potter did not hold an
inquest on the body of William jackson, the
eolOred man found dead in the yard of Mrs.
Carroll on last Friday night, a. stated in Satur-
days STAR, the coroner deeming il unnecessary v,
ard the emaiDs were turned over to the friends
Of dece aseI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

manufactured by Perry Davis Il Son, Providence
r. L., been before the public, and in that time IA
become known in ell parts of the world, and been
ust7i by people of all nations.
Ii remains, to day, that same good and efficient
remedy. Its wonderful power ia relieyin thu mos,
severe pain has never been equaled and it hss esrnC
its world wide popularity 10y is intrinsic merit Nc
curative agent has bad W spread sale or given
such universal satisfaction. The various ills for
which the Pain Killer is unfaling cure, are to-
well known 10 require recapiiUlsiion in this SILVER
tis'meit. "A an external and internal medicine.
the Pain Killer stands uBriyaled. Directions &C
c. Rpsny each tottle.
Sold by al Druggists. ee2-eoln
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TIE WHITE HoysE.-During the absence OF
the PRECEDENT ard family, the carpets OF the
Executive Mansion are being shaken and re-
placed upon the fOors for the winter. The
house will be thoroughly cleaned, bat no new
furniture put in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

DEATH OF GEsL ID. W. q. CLARK.-The
many friends Of Gen'l ID. W. q. Clark in tits
city Will be panied to hear OF his death, which
occurred at his residence, Burlington, Vt, on
and respected in Washington, where he resided
a number of years, as the executive clerk OF the
United States Senate. He was aconvert to the
Cl;kolc faith and died in its membership. His
funeral took place on Thursday and was at
tended by a large concourse o. persons, includiry
the orphans Of the asylunItne funeral obse-
uuies being preached by tie Bishop OF the Do
cese, Rt. Kew. DIR. DeGrobriand.
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~ 1erclsex,

SALk OF PRoPKRIY ON EAST CAPITOL
sTREET.-Cooper q Latifner, aucuOneeIs, have
sold eastern part of lot II. square -, fronting
Il feet on East Capitol street. to w. Breuniger,
for S25lO; and also western half Of said lot for
sI&5O, both improved with two-story brick
houses, and formerly the property OF Hugh
IOckeIy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

FROM T.. Steiger, Publisher, - and % Frank
font street. ~. u, we have a copy Of Schedler's
excellent Typographical map OF the seat Of war,
which we consider superior on the whole u any
We have Yet seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

FROM ShiIlington we have Harper's Bd-dr for
September 18th, and Beadle's Dime Dialogues,
No 8; also, from Philip & SoIomons we have
Harper's Bd<dr.
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A TENPERANCE LECTURE was given last night
by Rev. Father Young, %. 3 d., at 81. Stephen ;
Iarociial school room, near the Observatory,
before - SteILuH's Catholic Total Abstinence
Society. Quite number signed the pc ige.
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HALLS VEGETABLE sICIaIAS
HAIR REVIEWER,

IT Will POSITIVELY RESTORE GEa,
EAi& TO ITS ORIGINAL COLOR.
1t keeps the hair from falling ont. Ii is the boat
dressing in the world, making lifeless stir brashy
hair. healthy, soft and glossy,
For sale by all druggists.
r. HALL 4 CO,
sc e-eoInSw Nashss. n. H., Pr0Pyis.Jrs.
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AT MCKKSDEEz CHAPEL, yesterday morning,
after a very impressive discourse BY the pastor,
Rev. =. 4. Wilson, forty-two persons were
received into full membership, and the sacra-
ment OI the Lords Supper was administered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05
LOCAL NEWS.
AMgsEMENrs. dc.

Annual Festival of the Schuetzen eSein Ger
mania, az Abner's Park.
Picnic Ut st. Peters Temperance Sseietv, at
AnalOstan Island, to- morrow.
Daily Excursion OF the steamer Arrow IN
Mount Vernon.
Smiths Art Gallery, 2i5 street.
Msrkriter's Art Gallery, AIS eth street.
BaTlows Art Gallery, 80 Pa. avenue.
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EXCURSION TO YORKTOWN AND WEST POINT.
A Grand excursion to Yorktown, White House,
and WIS Point will be given on Friday, the
9th instant. The steamer Lady OF the Lake
Will leave Browns wharf, at the foot of eth
street, at 5p. n, and will return to Washington
on Sunday morning, giving the excursonists
through heir connection with incidents of the
late wa. Those desiring to spend q few days
of recreation should avail themselves of the OPP
portunity presented. The tickets for the trip
have been placed at IS, and can be procured at
the Office Of s. p. Brown & Son, corner OF 18th
street and New York avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

Mr.. GEORGE SETTZ, the well known baker, is
wing quite Ill az his residence Of bilious fever.
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HOTELS.
EDUCTION EXTRAORDINARY
Unparalleled Inducements to the Travelin
Public and Permanent Boarders.

WILLARDS HOTEL, IA
July 2, 1870. VcA0
On and after the 18th inst, and up to and
including the 3lst day Of October next the rate %
charges at this extensive and well appointed hotel
Board ard RoeEls, per day. q 50
without Z" -. - Ss
Rooms " Beard L" Z" .......-.. 8 90 to 4 as
According TO location.
Rooms will be exhibited at any time, and s9mrlt
Bill OF now in readiness for the ns OF
those who not familiar with the eRtstas of the
House.
Special rates may be made to clubs conn posed o,
iefles or gentlemen.
These arrangements afford an unelualled combina
ton OF cemfort cheapDess AMI desirable locality e
Government officials and others similarly situated
who wish to avoid long, hot, and dusty walks to
reach ungalatnble meals and inferior apartments.
Being the first in Washington TO put down the
prices of drst-class accommodations TO ante war
rates, respectfully solicit the patronage OF tha
large number Of persons Obliged to srend the s;n
mer In Washington well as the travelling pupljc
WASHINGTON, y J uly. 1870. IVA sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

TIE YOTSG CATHOLICS FRIESDc SOCIETY,"
The annual meeting OF this society was held last
night I'll Carroll Hall, q street, between 9th and
1aih streets. Alter the address OF the president
The election OF officers for the present year was
hello, resulting ia the re- electiOB OF j. Edmund
h~llet, president; and John Moran correspond
INK secretary, and the election Of Mr. Hunting
ton a recording secretary; NJ. EichOrn. treas
ureT; Mr.. Joseph Carter as bOOk-keeper, and
Mr.. stuart a. steward. Among the Clergy
present we're Rev. Fathers Walters, Wiget anI
Mccarthy. At meeting held at "A branch So
cIeiy OF the \. e. F. y, (St. PatricksD Mr..
George Bogus was elected president, aud Mr.
John Brigham secretary. for the ensuing wear.
Ibis branch numbers about 100 members.
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EDUCATIONAL.

hJISS HANNA WILL RESUME THE TIEs
lVl 81 her sCHOOI, 2isa Penns, lVania averue
on nONDAn ser.emesr teih. ls7O. aal9 In
RUsIskss snUuAlIoN.-rne r-sslar DAY snd
- evening ses.uus IN al the d. narrlsufs Il tro
WASHINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE all
resumed on MONDAY. August -. Pr FUN n
nation call at the College ofice. souths e-t crrurr
Of seventh aud ID streets, address uENRN q
efkNCER. Sccreisry. sui3sv
ct. JoHNsHALL, 2alJ STREET -S,rosIs
NlTHERSPOON Principal. Tho dutirs q rh.s
echoOl will be resumed on MONDAY, septenh-r
lTh. aula I'm
HOWARD INSTITUTE, nARYL.Sp.-Loos
H tion beautiful, School select. facilities sxtenis
expenses reduced, and training appliance. scarcely
e0usled. Fall Term kssias September sth. n
l-nsce Per snnum, q rs. Obtain circular. -
Pkof. L g MATHEWS, A. NJ. Matthew
store Post once, Howard county, vi. aus am'
ERHDERICk FEMALE sENINARY,
FREDERlCh, ND.
CHAsrEREp $50. A k,sH,ar Cell.ss.
viii commence its merit schn.sfic year With fsG
.o-pN 81 FrCfssSnTS dEd Tea-asTS. MONDAY, S~rreul-
" izih French LADY resides IN the family
Terms very moderate. Send for . Catalogue con
.slhing terms. view Of buildings. nsmes of alumni
&C. Address KEW. THOs. NJ. CAM, A. N,
Ire.lueht. UEh
4 AsELL FINALE SEMINARY
AT ACBuRNpALE. MASS
Ien nIies wet 81 Boston. lnstrur.luu fhorourh.
SsIelol' G, mrlete. Advantages Tor Music Painting,
rrepch and German. rnsnr passed. particular a.
lehtlSh PAID ~ common and solid branchsg Teach
ere chosen with great care. Number ian ttas 90 81
ned yer begins September 18th. Adsl-e.s CHa-
" .NNSnlN0 va nv .f-m
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The Ocean Trip or the Lady ss che
Lake.

The steamer LADY OF the Lake set out vTsh a
large and very pleass ut party ON Friday after
noon for a salt water excursion. and aiming
more especially TOT a trip - Cobb's island. In
consequence, however of the heavy sea pee
vailing on Saturday il was found to he upssfc
to attempt the passage of the inlet leading To
Island landing. and Capt Denty after taxing
The good boat out far enough to give the pas
senge1s realizing sense OF the power of Old
Ocean when fairly crossed very, prujently
turned her head and sought smoother wItsrs
stopping brst At CherrysS0ne 10 land sucR o.
the passengers as wished &c 20 TO the Island hy
the! syeriand route. SOrEe hours were speqt
here enJoNably in fishing. Cunning aud bathiD ,
and then the LGdy OF the Like proceeded o.,
her tip, visiting Old Point, Norfolk Pinev
Point, Nc, and returning to Washington at ;
% clock this morning.
further notice of some Of the interes.ips
features OF MS pleasant trip III appear in to-
nOrIow's STAR.
on the return trip a meeting O; the passer
gers was held, presided over bv NJ Adde'S >
.lOVCe. at which the following resCl ariops yVcra
unanimously adopted.
Whereas the :e,mer Lady of tie Lake was
aGvCTt ed 20 make n trip TO Cobb Island: anil
where's, in consequence OF the tar,nrst1ors
weather. il IVES deemed inadvisable tC a;tsmo
to land at the island; therefore. be it
hssot-ed, That we. the passengers Upon the
Lady of the Lake, express our hearty oprov,I
Of the act'Cn OF the oeicers and pro,5T:S.ors at
the boat IN the matter, and our appyaeiL. on -
the thoughtful SOlicityde TINS shoy.n fer t,ia
safety OF those thus entrusted 10 their cats
ReSotred, That or thaaks are dle to tie Off
GERS aud owners OF the i4ady OF the Lake for
thtiI u GeaNipg efforts - promote the eI'Oy-
meHt OF the passengers. AID we wish 10 fsrtRer
exI Iess cur hopes that the enterprise that has
put 80 excellent and " ell-EsEnagei a steamer -
he sery ice OF the health and pleasure seekers
or Washington may meet suti cieut encourage
mort 10 induce is continuance.
hcsctrSd, That IN the opinion of those pres
ent The trip from Washington s the ocean. and
the various points o. attraction accessible by the
inland wafeis, Offers 90 the pubic most pleasing
points OF interest t3T those whc seek either
Health or pleasure.
Essolcsd. That these resolutions be published
IL The washing ton ETEEISG STAR.
The following OlGtlOn vas offered on the
part oi the ladies, and gnan' mously adopted:
RcsC.rcc, That the LADIES' present on this o,ca-
SION desire 10 express in a sut,tanti3 II manner
their appreciation OF the skill and decision
trip.
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THE Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
Animals will hold a meeting In the Council
Chamber to morrow evening. See advertise
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

SERIOUS ACcIDENT.-A man named Louis
RothschIld, dealer in junk and hides on Louis
lana avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets, W.
badly injured yesterday while riding near the
Soldiers Home by his horse taking fright and
throwing him from his buggy. He is now laying
at the Seventh Street Park, where the phvsic-
ians are attending him and consider him in a
dangerous condition. The carriage was com
pletely smashed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

u HE STEEESDEE or NAPOIEOS-Ssysz1Fs n.
ne FTgssidH .kITjs.sT.-rhe Germans OF this
ctty on Saturday night rendered a serenaie 20
Baron Gerolt.;he PrUSsiaB Minis er, TO congrst
1late him on the German successes in France
They net at STngerbund Hall, corner s,h AID
streets, and marched to the residence of the
Minister, on 18th street where a large crowd
had assembled on the street in front of the
house. After a lively air from the Marine band
The SGngeTbund ard AricnQuartette Clubs SAM
Die Wachtam Rhsin." Mr.. Pescne then in
tr"ductd Baron Won Alyensleben. secretary o,
the PTuSsian legation. who sja;ed that the Ain
l>teT was absent in Philadelphia a fact ne great
" r-STeted. as bis heart would have wpmeti 10
have seen this grand demonstration of hl- couu-
w men: he tthe speaker had informed Ba~0s
htI"ii by telegraph OF the PROPOSED serenad,
and the Minister had responded BY telegram.
thahkug the German citizens of Washington
Tor their kindness. He had also charged him m
present the following sentiment: IL congratu
t1't YOU and all united Germans from all ms
heart Haii united Fatherland. Hail the King
aLt lsOyal Prince Hail our brave Generals
ara ucOpS. Hail united Fatherland.'F Iuis
Na> received with deafeIinE sBTayo.' and
.H7zZas- the Americans Pre- ent having he lrJ
The remarks translated, cheering as H. artiIv as
The Germar>. Tie band performed a lively air
anu The singers gave toe beautiful song Twas
g der DeUt-cher FGierIand,'' What Is tie GER
iaan FstheTland-} After more music bv tIa
lar and reI Gated cheers tor --Fathcrl AID AID
Oh Mig William" the GROVE dispersed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-05

TIE ATTENTION of readers is called to the
advertisement in another column OF Professor
II. Mason.
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EDUCATIONAL.

MISS L. THOMSON WILL RESUME rae
At1 duties % her SCHOOL, at the southeast corner
O. sth aud ii sueets, on M0hDAY, sth ssptem-
Der. sae q,
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PAIN KILLER.

1910. FOB THIRTY YEARS 1870
Has that well known, standard, and popular rem
cd no
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bKATH "P MI H-RESPECTED -iTIZEN-!t
VII am laTse c.Tcie 81 friends - learn OF TIE
ceAth Of Mr.. William Bats, "A citizen uUiyer-
sally respected. He died on Saturday, OF w.
pho q fever. after short ilue-s Mr. Bates
was IN his 9th year az the time o.. ms desth
lie was born N EDg'aId, bat came here with
Lis PATENTS when gate child. He studied AT
CcIuIhbia Col eye, ard was Afterwards tgr so,oa
TINE IN The employ OF Pi-hey Thomson. Who
Ior mary ye%7sJ WIS leading bookseller on
fehfSylvaniI avtIue. 6u the retirement OF Lis
Ia'Eer, the late Thomas oates, from active HE
ahS GeCeSSed, nHh his brother Frederick sue
Itettd BIN IN bU>.resS, (the extensive manu-
lac lure OF soap and candlCS) and for aboat
thirty years be has been known as one Of on
sounGe>t and most useful bvsnasS men, A.
With the senior Bats the firm or Bate x Bro
have sustained reputation for scrupuIous bust
ness integrity we'll deserving recognition in This
connection. The citiZeps OF WaShington AMI
especially OF his ward, have repeatedly Desired
10 bring the sound Jud sne Mt integrity and bu.:-
hesS experience OF the deceased into public seq
''al afiaiTs, but his Unaffected
49,, =. $3.50 ,.ar,r Va from acccJing
10 The wishes OF the community
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FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY,
AsELL FENALE sEnIN.RY-
GEORGETOWN ApyERr,sExK,rs.

WHITE LEAD AND PAINT DEPuT an,
- High street ~ ''7'
seS I'm = G. NICHOLS
NEw FALL DRr GOODS
JUST RECEIVED.
6.so yards CALlCOES. best makes. AZ iasra n
l"" yard. ShihTlNG PRINTS. new aud boau-I
Pure MQIikIR BLACK ALPACA. very rbe,D
Sol"r.d DRESS GOODS, IN variety
MoOLtN GOODS. Tor n'eR and htNs- ~asr
oPthAlLANhELs, WHITE FLANSELs.Ner
The celebrated Jugler MD GLOVES
'hhR al . hAkShl ~ IL nso AL kIsnS uf
BENJAMIN NiLfFR
nr2 iOl Bridge street. GeorEst"wn.D e
w II. TENSEr BEsT FAMILY FLO,E
hAnK BY TENNEy, DAvIn.oN eco,
OF selected choice WHEAT. by q pr,o.-. tr4r,
only 10 Themselves, and Thoroughly cleaned bY tho
ntst pan, cleaners, Is now being placed IA ia.
haIhe. WIN satisfaction 10 all who have tried
f"r sale b mosi Grooers. suIS To
NEW BOOKS FOR SALE At PoS 3 sEI,Is
son =, l2s Bridge street, GeurgctoNu. u q
lhe ~ Chas. Dickens, by X shelton Nsrkeuyi.
tn b. Rev Or Pan ss's M.f n0S.e
Anthor OF Night scenes IN the Bible" hAuA-au,.l,
TsI, Rea' siS;h' a. CrSs. Rgyised hasnie
Cloth, Is. The Sotre Dame Series 81 Cafhoiic
Novels be, utiiully bound. The 4. y internal r,
5 T ara Iarln Law eompied by Dresser,..c Bbl,-
Ieraaents aud Prayer Books in great variety 4
large assortment 81 french and americsn Pan "a
knNsl"pes Initial Paper FROM e ceuts Der i,N No
ward. Commercial Note PApsr from : / nar -,
Ne charge made for stamping initial. IN r.nat al
enNeiopes Just received several barrels I Jute all
Cotton T~iae and for sale cheap At
POE sELIGSOS
Nsv Literary and Musical Dept.
auo lhef- a HERALD l2- Bridge stTUet.
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HEMPLKR has all kinds of thermometers 6
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NHITE LEAD AND PAINT DEPOT tn.
- HIGH street.
ses I'm = G. MGR oLs.
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Iss HANNA WILL RESUME THE DUTIES
lVl Of her SCHOOL. 2iaa Penns, lVapia yer.-.
on hONDAN Sey,embsr fsfh. ls-O sula ,u-
The Portland daily press., 1870-06-23

The SECOND ADVENT excitement that
breaks out at intervals, both here and in Eng
land, in the form of sects who confidently
expect the immediate end of all things, and
make arrangements and sacrifices accordingly,
when it takes possession of uneducated me-
groes in the extreme South is dignified with
the title of Voudooism-at least such would
seem to be the case with an instance of the
sort in the interior of Texas, about the mid
die of last month There was an old negro
woman called "Jane," "for Short" who an
nouuced to the negroes near Springfield,
Limestone County, that the millennium would
take place, and the "mighty ship of Zion"
would come down and take up to glory those
who complied with her directions, on the 26th
of May. In accordance with her instructions
preached to a. large congregation, the believers
burnt one-halt of all their worldly possess
ions in big bonfire, hoed up by the roots and
destroyed half their growing crops (corn and
cotton), gave away half their children, &c.
They then disrobed entirely and danced
"holy dsnce." Afterward they did one sensi-
BILE thing-they killed off all their dogs. Jane
then proposed, it is said, that they should
eat the dog meal; but they hesitated, and she
did not succeed very well in that attempt her
SELF Finally she proposed measures with
view to sacrifice her own child, an infant.
At this point the proceedings were interrupt
ed by those who lacked faith in her ministry,
and Jane was arrested and restrained from
further preaching. Their neghbors are help
Ing the unfortunate converts to replant their
ruined fields and make up, as far as possible,
their losses.
The Portland daily press., 1870-06-23
Terms $500 per annasns, in adrance.

tnat, like flour, they had passed inspection
1n1 nad been branded with the familiar three
H.. One of them, particularly, called
III ;o", =; mad the audacity to place the defen-
uau' ,n Ihe same niche of the musical troupe
% Aueiiila fatti, the word-renowned prima
uonna; 4. - uliheult to characterize properly
such testimony, because it is true In MANI
things that there is but one step between The
ridiculous and the sublime. After having
thus vaunted the requirements OF his direc,
tress, the witness, Drayton, very complacent-
ly STYLES himself "a frstclass baritone.v-
There may be grave cause to doubt whether
the musical talents of the witness, Drayton,
are such that bis name will be handed down
to posterity as musical prodigy; but there
certainly can be no doubt that, through the
judicial archives of this State, he will be
known by succeeding ages as one possessing
those peculiar mental traits which entitle
persons to compulsory aud often times pro-
tracted residence in lunatic asylums
The testimony of the other members of the
troupe is, in substance, the testimony of
Drayton. Each is ''first-class," and indeed it
would appear that with the exception of the
unfortunate Bllnche Ellerman, the Rchings
English Opera Troupe was composed exclu-
svely OF first class artists" in their own esti-
nation.
On the other hand, plaintiff has produced
the testimony of persons living in this city
professors in different departments of music
who are well known throughout the COM
munity in point of their ability, intelligence
and integrity, and the testimony OF these
gives high character to the musical powers
OF Miss Blanche Ellennan. Her voice is rep
resented as pure soprano, of great compass
and capable OF reaching the highest notes.
Professor Curto, who heard her, speaks of her
vocalization as indicative of both natural ca
pacity and artistic culture. Professor Sew
ard confirms the estimate OF Professor Curto.
The praise of such men is sufficient to
counteract the testimony of witnesses like
those who testified for the defendant. Curto
and Seward are men who leave 10 others the
task of passing judgment ON their merits;
their modesty adds charm to their artistic
education which, though appreciated by all
who know them, by none was so exquisitely
felt as by himself, to whom it was truly re-
freshng in the highest degree, after having
been compelled TO listen TO the testimony OF
the witnesses of defendant-testimony whose
only effect as evidence is to prove the over
weening vanity and supremely ridiculous pre-
tensions of most of the singers composing the
"Richings English Opera Troupe"
The judgment will be entered in favor of
plaintiff