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Evening star., 1870-01-10

THE EXPRESS ROBBERY NO ROBBERY AT
ALL-The Nissing Bonds are Found-During the
past week there has been considerable talk in
relation to the missing Of package of $29 800 in
U. 5. bonds sent from the Boston office of
Adams Express Company to the Treasury De-
partment, which was received in the office of
the company here on Sunday, I'd instant, and
not delivered. Although the officers Of the COM
pany made every effort to ascertain what had
become Of it, without success, they were almost
certain that there was no larceny, but other
officers Of the company considered it proper to
notify the banks, and therefore q circular was
issued for the purpose Of protecting themselves
The office was ransacked from top to bottom,
and nothing revealed until yesterday, when
Mr.. Voss, who has charge Of the money depart
ment, in putting away in the safe the matter re-
ceived from the New York messenger found that
there was an obstruction in one of the lower
compartments, and on examination found the
missing package, which being about of an
inch in thickness and inches by 13, fitted the
top of the compartment 30 nicely that it was
with difficulty taken out. This discovery was
the matter Of much c0ngratulation among the
employees of the company, and this morning the
package was sent to the Treasury.
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DROPOsALs FOR STATIONERY.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, January 3, $50.
Sealed PLoposale for furnishing certain articles of
sTATlONER1 will he received at this Department
until the Sd of Feti uary, $50, at Il o clock m.
Blank forms Tor bidding will be furnished upon ap-
The bids WIN be considered and accepted or reject
Contracts must he executed by the successful bid.
ders Within ten days after being called upon TO do
The articles contracted for must be furnished from
time 10 time during the year. I'm quantities pursuant
TO orders from the Department. The entire quanti-
ties will, however. be called for during the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
sufficient suretes in the OF ten thousand dollars,
lSOUI approved by United States officer Of the
district in which the sureties reside do business
on a form to be furnished by the Department, con-
dtloned upon the execution of a contract for fur
nishlng such portions OF the articles as may be
awarded under it, and the performance Of the same.
All deliveries will be subject TO inspection by an
the Treasury, and the delivery of Inferior article
will be deemed sufficient cause 10 annul the contract,
at the option OF the Secretary.
Deliveries must be free Of charge at the Treasury
Department, Washington.
=, The failure TO comply with any one order under
the contract will operate the forfeiture of the
tire penalty Of the bond, or the Secretary of the
Treasury may direct the purchase, in open market
OF such quantities Of any articles shall be neces
sary TO supply the deficiency caused by such failure,
and charge TO the contractors fifty per centum of the
price which IL shall be found necessary pay Tor
such articles.
Proposals unaccompanied by q satisfactory bond
only 20 established manufacturers Of or dealers in
the articles GEO. 8. BOUTWELL,.
Secretary of the Treasury,
ia 3-eolm TChrenicle and Republican,
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kE-DEDIcATIoN OF WESLEY CHAPEL-yes-
terday morning, the ceremony Of re-dedicating
wesley chapel took place at the church. corner
9Th and + streets. The exercises were interest
ing, and participated in by Bishop Ames, Rev.
DIS. Hamilton, Slicer, and the pastor, Rev. b.
feyton Brown. An appropriate sermon was
Gellvered by Bishop Ames, from the text, my
conclusion of the discourse, Rev. b. p Brown
made remarks alluding to the weakened con-
tlton OF the congregation by the withdrawal of
nearly hundred OF its members, and with the
church edifice in dilapldated condition The
MS-- OF repairs was begun with fear and tremb-
ing, and BY putting their trust in God their
iabors had prospered. The chapel had been
placed In comfortable state of repairs at an
expense OF 5000, one-haf Of which had been
paid. He then made an urgent appeal to those
present to assist in defraying the debt due. A
subscription was then taken up.
Ihe AFTERNOON service was a gathering OF the
pastors-Rev. Drs. Slicer, Hamilton, McCaulev
and the pastor, (Rev. Mr.. Brown.) After sing.
ing and prayer, Rev. Mr.. Brown read a history
OF the chapel from its origin to the present time
He stated that the cost of the present repairs
had far exceeded their expectations. He an
pealed to the old friends OF the chapel-children
OF an honored mother-to help in defrayino the
expenses OF the enterprise, and said he h0ned
this day would witness the extinguishmenf of
the church debt After remarks from several
members, the congregation was dismissed
In the evening, Rev. DIR. Slicer preached An
Impressive sermon from Genesis 2s:12.
The contributions at this church Yesterday
were over S2 500, which will almost cover the
balance unpaid for the repairs. A new roof has
been put on, new carpets and upholstery
throughout, and the wood work newly yarnishei
the pulpit refitted, and the walls frescoed IN,
light and durable colOrs.
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Mr.. j: E. PRICE, proprietor Of the popular
jewelry store at 436 Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween F0ur-and-a-half and Sixth streets, adopts
this method of returning his thanks to the citi-
zens Of and strangers In Washington for the
very liberal patronage they extended to him du-
ring the recent holiday season, and to inform
them that his stock OF Alaska diamonds, let
jewelry, and all the other novelties has been
fully replenished and is now complete in all its
departments. His variety Of One-doIlar jewelry,
including over one thousand styles, IL unqucs-
tionably the finest In the District OF Columbia.
The Alaska diamonds and jet jewelry every day
increase in popularity, ando most aristocratic
ladies do not hesitate to adopt them. Mr.. Priee
receives new goods nearly every day, 80 that
visitors always find something attractive.
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DROPOsALS FOR PURCHASE OF RIFLED
CANNON, &C.

BUREAU OF ORpNANcE, NAVY DEPARTNENr,l
WASHING ToN CITY, January 4, ls70. (
Sealed Proposals for the purchase Of 81 FOUNDER
and 2D-pounder Parrott Rifles, with Carriages I'm
plemeDts, and Prolectles. on hand in the navy
yards at Portsmouth, N. H.; Boston, New York,
philadelphia, Washington, and Norfolk, will be re-
eeiyed at this Bureau until Il O'Clock noon, JANt
AIRY 81, ls70,
In the ageIegate there are about so guns, ss4 car
riages, and 96l proJectles. Schedules in detail
the articles at each yard viii be furnished aprl
cation to this Bureau.
Bidders win state the number Of guns, carriages,
mplemenfs, ard prolectiles they desire TO purchase
at each yard separately, specifying the saiiber Of
gun, kind Of carriage whether broadside pivot,
and the kind of proiectiles.
The guns &c, will be delivered at the respective
nayy-yards, and must lie removed by the purchaser
or purchasers within ten days after the acceptance
Of his or their bid. But deliveries will be made
q any article until the parties purchasing shall have
deposited with the paymaster Of the navy yard the
full amount OF the purchase money in each case.
Many OF the guns are new, and all serviceahle
Bidders VIII therefore offer accordingly. No offer
cred.
The Bureau reserves the right to reject any or all
bids which II may not consider % the interest uf the
Government TO accept.
Proposals should be indorsed on the enyelone
Proposal for Purchase Of Rifle Cannon, &c.n
A. LUDLOW CASE,
lab ZawSt Chief Of Ruraau
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DEDICATION OF GuRLEY CHAPHL.-This beam
ilful chapel, corner of Boundary and 7th streets.
erected and given to the Sunday school by A. II.
shepherd, Esq, was yesterday formally dedi-
Gated, with appropriate exercises, as a house of
worship: The room, which will seat about two
hundred, was crowded with children, their pa
rents, and the friends of the school. Rev. Geo
A. Hall, secretary Of the Young Mems Chris
uan Association, read n portion Of the Scrip
ture, and made some remarks on the same
which were interesting. The superintendent
H. e Studley, then gave a history of the school.
speaking in particular of the faithfulness of the
teachers. He was followed by Rev. s. s. Mitch
ell, pastor OF the New York avenue Presbyte-
Tian Church, In a few well chosen remarks and
pointed Illustrations, concluding with the dedi-
catory prayer. A feature Of the exercises was
the singing Of the children. The school was
organized in November, 1861, at the instance OF
that noble and good man, the late Rev p d.
Gurley, from whom the school derives its name
Ii has increased from fifty to something over A
hundred IN number, and bids fair to accom-
Plish great good among the youth in that Sec
ton OF the city. The chapel is a neat edifice,
built IN gothic style, the interior being taste
fully frescoed. 1t is named after the former
esteemed pastor OF the New York avenue Church.
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The FUNERAL Of the late VIM. j. Lewis. a
well-known carpenter Of this city, took place
yesterday afternoon, from his late residence ON
street, near 18th, and was attended by q yery
large eoncourse on friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. A. G. Gibson, of the
Foundry Church, and Rev. w. Y. Tudor, Of the
mount vernon Place Church. The body was
encased In q fine coffin, on which were the In.
sigma Of the Knights Of Pythias, and the fune-
raj procession, composed OF Webster Lodge, No.
q, "A; OF r headed by Proeperi's Band, and 4
eeeded TO Oak Hin Cemetery, where, under the
direction Of Mr.. Joseph Gawier, undertaker.
after the conclusion Of the religious services
inferred.
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Morro-"Quick Sales and isn.uu Proat..n

MOTTO-'V15ck NdIe3 and SE1dI PrONffO
just having opened an immense stock of new
Goods, of which we will dispose Of Is quick as
possible, We will sell Goods now cheaper than
Q splendid article, all Linen Bosoms, and Guns
e and e22o: Good Merino Undershirts and
Drawers 30, GO, and 75c; an excellent article 81
and &1.25. Good Cotton Socks, pairs for 26c.
Gloves, Gloves, Gloves, an immense stock Of an
kinds and at all prices. Excellent Paper Col
lars, cloth lined button holes, l0c. per box Knit
Jackets, splendid variety. The finest selection
city. Come one, como all, and everybody VlIl
be satisfied. FRANC q GoLDMAH,
Marble Hall,
No. 458 7th It., opp. Patent Onice, anR
u,6,G No. 616 7th st., between s E sts.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

FUK-LovIxe ARTISTS win find good chance
for remnnerative recreation by consulting our
advertising columns.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

The NEW BUILDING FOR THE WAR DEPART-
MENT-On the 4th of October, 1856, Secretary
Stanton issued ap order calling Board to "as-
semble in the city Of Washington at O'Clock p.
plan and specifications for the buildings Of the
War Department in Washington, contemplated
by the second section of the act Of Congress,
approved July q, is66, with detailed estimates
Of the cost and the time requisite for erecting
the same, which, as soon as prepared, will be
submitted, with report, to the Secretary Of
War The Board appointed by the Depart
ment consisted of Quartermaster General
Meigs, Surgeon General Barnes, and Generals
Candy, Townsend, Shires, and Michler, with
Lieutenant Colonel TTeadwell as Recorder.
This Board subsequently met and definitely set
tied upon the site of the building at the corner
Of Pennsylvania avenue and T1th street, (the
present location Of the Department,) deciding
that the vacant space at the east side Of the lot
was sufficiently large for a wing capable of ac-
commodating the officers now employed i'm the
Department proper, when the old building
could be removed without public Inconvenience
The Board also consulted prominent architects
throughout the country, and collected the ne
cessary information upon which to found an
elaborate report, which was made and submit
ted TO the War Department, in compliance with
the provisions OF the act of Congress. 1t thus
appears that so far as the locality of the building
rs concerned, there Is no room for speculation or
doubt. and the published statement that the
President, Gen. Sherman, and Gen. Michler,
had agreed upon judiciary Square for the site,
cannot be correct OF the heads of the Depart
ment officiating since the Boards report was
submitted, not one (including the incumbent)
can be named who has objected to the sugges-
tors of the board of officers specially designated
TO decide upon the site Of the new building. No
doubt they Will be adopted by Gen. Belknap,
who viii shortly submit a final report to Con-
gress, WREN an appropriation will at once be
made, it Is thought, as the present building is
confessedly unit for the purpose for which it is
used.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

CoRNs, &c.-Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist,
OF twelve years practical experience In the
United States and Canadas, previous to being es-
tablished at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between
4K and 9Th streets, Dec: 10th, 1861, successfully
treats Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Club and In
growing Nails, and other diseases of the feet,
without pain or Inconvenience to the patient
The shoe can be worn with ease Immediately
after the operation. Refers to the many emf
nent physicians, surgeons and thousands of other
responsible persons who patronize his establish
ment Hours from a. m. to 6 p. m. Owing to
press OF business at office. DR.. White is unable
tween and D. m
Evening star., 1870-01-10

NATIONAL EIGHT-HoUR EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEK.-Yesterday the Committee met at the
ofhce Of Gen1 Hugh Cameron, pursuant 70 adj
jouTnment; General A. NJ. Winn in the chair
Genl Cameron, Secretary OF the Executive
Committee of the National Labor Union, re-
ported that his Committee had directed him to
report what had been done in relation to the
Committee to take the matter in hand. The re-
Port was received and the papers ordered to be
placed on file.
The speech of Senator morrill,, of Vermont,
and other arguments against the eight-hour sys-
TEN Of labor, were referred to a subcommittee.
with instructions to report in broken doses for
publication.
The letter OF Hon. James A. johnson, In an
swer to the resolutions of the Mechanics State
Council Of California, was read, and the Presi-
dent directed to tender him the thanks Of the
Committee.
adopted
TELEGBAPHERs' STRIKE.
Resclred, That in the attempt to reduce the
wages Of the telegraph operators on the Pacific
coast we can see plainly part Of the injurious
tendencies growing out Of great money monOp-
olits Of the United States; therefore, We sympa-
thise with the Telegraphers' League in their
determination to resist, and hope they may sue
ceed.
ORGANIZATION RECoNMENDED.
Resofred, That We earnestly recommend the
organization Of mechanic and labor leagues i'm
every portion of the country, with a view to
uniting in every good work, and especially in re-
sisting the effort of those seeking to reduce the
price Of labor below living rate.
MECHANICS ASSOCIATION.
Resolred, That we request the delegates chosen
Washington, Wednesday, the 10Th of January,
1870. to meet this committee at 210, room 8, on
+ street, at * O'Clock, Tuesday evening, Janu-
ary II, for consultation.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

La CoTERIE CARNIYAL.-Prof I. l.. G. Marini
has issued q circular announcing the rules and
which win be given at his Assembly Rooms on
Tuesday, February LIST. 1t Is intended to make
the coming entertainment even more attractive
than thosesof previous years. Tickets, which
are limited to the number Of two hundred, win
be sold only by subscription, and those propo-
sing to attend viii find subscription books at the
Academy, on E street, and also with John j.
Bogue,. corner Of High and Bridge streets,
GeOrpetovn
Evening star., 1870-01-10

NATIONAL UNION BUILDrNo ASSOCIATION
At the the thirty-first monthly meeting OF this
Association, held ON Friday evening last, the
cent.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

FOR RENT-A desirable HOUSE I'm GOOD loca.
y: u ton: Apply to No. 81 Pennsylvanis avenue,
= 1nst w aIo. de3)-eo2w@
Evening star., 1870-01-10

MIHIsrxRIAL yIsIr.-Rev. p. LIGHT Wf,sou.
Agent Of the Western Maryland College. 10,
Gated ut Westminster, Nd, IL In this clty on
business connected with the College, and yes
Protestant Church, which he has twice had
Evening star., 1870-01-10

FIREs.-Yesterday, about O'Clock, an alarm
and l. streets, caused by the burning of a stable
belonging to Pat Cook, on oath street. A valu-
able horse and COW were also destroyed-lOss.
SiOo. The fire was the work Of an incendiary.
No oinsurance.
On Saturday night, a coal Oil lamp exploded
In Buffers livery stable on Capitol Hill, and set
ire to quantity Of hay and straw. The mem
bers OF the Columbia Engine, No. 3, with o few
saved the building from destruction.
Evening star., 1870-01-10
Georgetown Advertisements.
ny THOMAS BOWLING. Auctsoneer,
II 11l Bridge street, Georgetown

RH THOMAS DOwLING, Auctioneer.
- 11A Bridge street, Georgetown.
yALUABLEREALEs ESTATE ON GEORGETOWN
- BY virtue cf q deed Of trust bearing date on
othe 18th OF December, A. D. ls<e, and duly
-corded In Lfber T and r, No.4, et folio a, and
AZ the request of the party secured thereby. will
AFTERN0ON February ., ,is76. At o'cIsck ali that
Lot cf Ground situated ON Georgetown Heights, and
bounded as sfolows:-Beginning nj point the east
line OF Congress street one hundred and seventy 0l
Streets and running thence south with said line
OF cong ress street one hundred and seven feet six
inches more or less 90 the northwest corner of VIM
busey lot. thence easterly with the north line Of
inches TO the west line o fourteen feet vide alley
thence north with said line ef said alley TO the south
east corner of Jonathan Carter lot and thence wit
The south ns OF sad Carter lot % the beginning.
Of otcspitsiists Is called % this prop
ertyNs s of the most eligible building lots now
near L. NJ. Linshicum's late residence
Terms; One half cash; balance in six ana twelve
months. with interest, and secured the premises
property IL knocked down. t will be immediately
reeod III the terms of sale are not complied with
within five days the property will be resold at the
risk and cost of the defaultins purchaser. All con-
yeyancIng including revenue stamps az the cost OF
JOHN b. DONNELLY, Trustee.
ia +eodts TH0S. BOWLING, Auctionecr.
nRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICEs-As the
II season is advanced, we have determined 90 sell
at greatly REDUCED PRICES, DRESS GOODS,
Shawls, Cloaks, Cloakings, Blankets, Cloths. CaSsi
meree, and all our inter Goods We also selling
Calicoes, Cottons. and Domestics Of all kinds a.
uict. BENJAMIN MILLER.
delotJal3- l01 Bridge St, Georeefown, ID. q.
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THE Cold SxAP.-The weather changed sud-
denly on Saturday noon from Comparatively
by asudden snow squall which lasted only few
minutes, and was accompanied by a keen north
west wind, which prevailed all day. The steady
wanting last winter, owing 10 the unusnai r,;id-
ness or the season. Telegraphic despatches
received indicate that the cold snap L General.
Al Sincinnati Saturday was recorded as the
"coldest day." the Thermometer ranoi,s sron,
10 to % degrees. ''""
Evening star., 1870-01-10

REV. JOHN G. SMITH, the oldest pastor in the
city has been confined to his residence for come
DAYS Past by sickness. He was not able to at
day.
Evening star., 1870-01-10
CITY ITEMS.

SIMPLE, NoIsELRss, AND NEVER GET OCT OF
ORDER.-Parties wanting to buy a sewing ma
chine should not fail to see Wilcox & Gibbs in
operation at the agents, G. BAUM, Corset and
Hoop-snrt manufacturer, 7th street, between
d and f.. IA
Evening star., 1870-01-10

VKNIsoN-As deer cannot be killed In vir-
ginia after February LIST, persons desiring to have
venison after that date should at once send in
their orders to william Albert King, Georre-
town. See his advertisement elsewhere.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

"A NOTORIOUS coLoRED THIEF, named Sam.
allas Zennie Cant, charged with the larceny of
a BLACK cloth cloak and coat, the property of
Eugene Carusi, Esq, was before Justice Wall
Saturday, when the theft was proven and Cant
sent to Jail for Court. N'
Evening star., 1870-01-10

BuRGLARY-On Friday evening the residence
streets, was broken into by burglars and rohhed
Of several articles, and among them an overcoaf
valued at SO. Yesterday, Detective McDevift
thief, named John Diamond, who was aent 70
jail for further hearing by Justice Harper.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

THE TELEGEAPHER's STRIKE AND THE
PRINTERS CNIOS.-A meeting of Columbia
typographical Union was held on SATURDAY.
evening, when communication was read from
Edward Copeland, president of the Nashville
typographical Union, in which he calls the
especial attention of the members of the Typo
graphical Union to the opportunity offered of
than all else to injure the printing business by
refusing dispatches to all papers not connected
with them.' Messrs. Albert F. Childs George
L. Shivler, and William Dyer, a committee Of
the Telegrapher's Union, were present in obedi-
ence to resolution adopted by the League at
It's meeting Saturday morning, appointing a
committee OF three to prepare a statement set
ieiegIaPheT's Protective League; its strength,
and the causes of the difficulty now existing
between the Western Cuion Telegraph
company and its late employces
HE chairman of the committee then read a
statement prepared in accordance with the
above resolution, which detailed the history of
the affair that led to the strike. After the state
ment had been read, Messrs. Halleck Cayis,
Claxton, Flynn and Webb were appointed n
committee to draft suitable resolutions expres-
sive of the sense Of the Union; and they reported
back series Of resolutions, stating that as the
National Union had, at its annual Session taken
actiOn against the telegraphic MONOPOLY which
exists IN this country, and in favor of the postal
teieeraph project, that the sympathies of the
typographical fraternity are with the Strikers
Nr. Langree offered a substitute: which was
aid OF the telegraphers in Washington now on
strike az elnst the reduction Of wages of the
me mbers Vf the Telegraphers' Protective League
IN Caln0rma- Speeches were made by Messrs
Cavis, Hough, Flynn, Childs, and Lanetree.
after which the Union adjourned.
Evening star., 1870-01-10

BRUTAL ASSAULT OF Two ON ONF,-,John
Donovan and Thomas Donovan last night called
at the house Of John Ready and invited him to
cepted, and alleges that while on the wav
there the two D0n0yans assaulted him, beatinr
him on the head with large bottle In brutal
manner. The assailants, after telling him to
the ground and kicking him, made their escape.
After while Ready reused himself, and went
70 the Fourth Ward station, where ne entered
complaint. The Donovans were arrest /.