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THE WALHALLA TROUPE had a much larger
audience at Wallis Opera House last night than
at the opening performance, and their light and
varied entertainment will doubtless confinue to
draw. We understand that Professor Risley is
negotiating with Mr. Saville for the MANAGE
ment Of Wallis Opera House, and in the interest
OF amusement lovers we should like to see An
arrangement contaminated, If practicable. Ris-
ley Is an experienced manager, and his knowl-
eye of stage matters and show people generally
tainments
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The JAMES CREEK CANAL.-Messrs. Tee
myfr q Co., are making fine progress with the
James Greek Canal. II Is only twenty-three
days since they commenced this work, and thew
have progressed from the Arsenal wharf to /,
street, which portion is now ready for the mud
machine. The woTkmen are taking out old logs
and stumIs Of trees as low down as four feet
from the surface, some Of them in a tolerabIe
state CT Preservation, and showing plainly the
MARKS OF the axe when they were cut many
years ago. There are 13S men at work here
under the sUperintendence OF Mr.. Dennis
LoGney. The intention is TO have fifty feet on
each zoe ior wharf purposes, and then fifty
ILoIS ieeI Ior carriage way, making one hum
aIed feet ON each side TO the building line
ihere Will be substantial stone wall on both
sldes, IN place OF leaving the dirt banks AZ an
Iist r4I osed; The depth Of water viii be seven
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VIZ ARE GLAD 70 hear Of the restoration to
health rom that distressing malady, typhoid, Of
sone IIur months duration, Of our worthy citi-
zen and talented architect, n. G.. Starkweather
he has our sympathy, indeed
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The assessment of real estate will begin to-
morrow.
Miss Juliana May has severed her connection
with the choir of st. Matthew'S Church.
The value of personal property returned for
assessment in this city Is upwards of IS 900 200,
Eight female suffragists made application in
Charles county, Md, last week to be registered
as voters, but their application was refused.
The Pacific Coast Republican Association
have a clause in their constitution admitting Ia
dies to full membership.
The alarm Of fire about half-past ten last
night from box 16 was caused by the burning OF
shed at Ford's brick yard, Buzzard's Point
Damage slight.
Thomas II. s. Hammersly, a grandson of
commodore Stevens, of this city, has been adj
mitted to the cadet midshipmen's class at An
napolis.
Union street, from NJ street to the Arsenal
gate, Is being graded, and is to be paved with
Sobbie stones. This street is between Az and
9th streets southwest.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals last night appropriated twenty dollars
for the purchase Of a truck for the removal of
disabled animals.
Allwho desire a thorough instruction in the
German language should place themselves
under Mr.. Selke's tutelage. Thirty ladies and
gentlemen have already Joined his classes.
lent musical association which has existed for
several years has been arfnihilated, and in its
place there is a choir of boys and a resort to the
Gregorian style of music.
The payment of the quarterly interest on GER
tifcates Of stock in the corporation funded debt
is now being made at the First National Rank.
The total quarterly interest on this debt is
six per cent. bonds S13, 900, and on water stock
80 800.
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LOCAL NEWS.
A Bradshaw Council fan the Twenty
first District.


Said Aaron 10 Noses, ''Let's cat or ear soses,
EGid Noses TO Aaron, It's tie fashion to soedr
;eB.."
A private meeting of IT republicans was held
on Monday night at the residence of DIR. l.. G.
LOOMS, on Pennsylvania avenue between 9Th
and 9TH streets east, for the purpose shown in
j.. G. Loomis was at the door, for the purpose
of keeping out interlopers and black cats, but
did not intercept our thin-edged reporter
There were present DIR. l.: G. Loomis, Moses
Bradshaw, and his brother Aaron, W. T. Davis,
r. ID. Gaines, Charles White, Martin Moore
ThOmcs Perry, Miles Sweeney, F.. p. Malloy
We. Marshall, w. Brazel, f. B. Hughes, Jno.
Bryan, ST., and three others. DR.. L. e. LOOMS
was called to the chair, and Aaron Bradshaw
acted as secretary.
Er.Moses Bradshaw moved that they consider
ways and means
TO REMOVE Mr.. s. W. HERBERT
from the chair OF president of the 21st district
club, and place Mr.. W. Il. Davis in the chair.
Mr.. Aaron Bradshaw seconded the motion "a
Herbert was not favorable to nominating his
(Aaronsl brother Nose "a candidate for dele
gate to the Legislative Assembly. The motion
was adopted.
Mr.. Aaron Bradshaw moved that committee
OF seven be appointed, with his brother Nose as
chairman, to wait on Mr.. Herbert and request
him to vacate the chair Of the club. Brother
Nose seconded the motion, and il was adopted.
HE committee was appointed as follows: Moses
Bradshaw, John III. George, +. ID. Gaines, w
Brazel, w f. Marshall, W. T. DAVIS and z. p.
Mallory. (Seven not being considered fair
added.)
Mr.. Aaron Bradshaw suggested that the COM
mittee should not name the next place Of meet
ing, as there were
SPIES IN THE ROOM,
and they might thus fail in their game.
Mr.. W. I. Davis claimed that he was fairly
elected president of the club, and stated that he
would dO.anything to get Herbert out.
Dr. L. O. Loomis suggested that they act eau
tiously, take time and feel their way before
taking final action.
Mr.. +. ID. Gaines said he would be satisfied
with any thing, so Bursley and the four million
, loan were defeated. - :
Mr.. Moses Bradshaw said he was a republi-
can died in the wool of the negro, but he could
, In the chair. 60
Mr.. Gaines asked II he had power as one of
the committee to take S. W. Herbert out of the
chair and put another in that he and others
wanted. -."- = . .
Mr.. Aaron Bradshaw suggested that larger
rom would be required for the next meeting as
his n ther Moses friends, whose name is LEGION
would be PRESENT.
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NOTICE TO PERSONS ATTENDING THE SALE
At GIEsBoRo PoINr ON THURSDAY, OcroRE n
., hsl-Arrangements have been made with
captain Stzckpole, of the steamer Arrow, to
convey Passengers from 7th-street wharf TO Gies-
boro' Point at 10 O'Clock, and return at D. m.
IRepl CIV. HAvESNKR q Co. Auctioneers.
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TORTOISE SHELL, rubber. CORA, o-,,s.
plated and Alaska diamond jewelrv reessvsd =
Prog jeveiry store, No. 457 PENNSYLVANIA ave.
nue., between = \ and6th streets.
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REPRESENTATIONS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT
The Board of Registration were again in session
IN me ist district yesterday, near the Columbia
Ia,lIosd stables. During the day there were $40
the previous day, IN Uniontoyn. 500 we're 70 eis-
teIeu. making the total registered In the LIST dis
ulet c12ls whites and so colored. Last spring
se nIse Gay registration I'M this district footed
whites and 5ss colored. $40 votes were cast on
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS BY MUSICAL So-
CIETIKs.-The Choral Society met at their hall
last evening, when an election of officers for the
ensuing year took place. The ballot for presi-
dent resulted in the election Of Mr.. Lewis j.
Davis, who thanked the society for the honor
conferred, but begged to withdraw from the
position; but by the unanimous vote of the
society he was induced to withdraw his objec-
tons. The following were also elected officers
Of the society: 8. r. Bond, vice president; mu-
steal director, Harry c. Sherman; secretary, c.
z. Ever; treasurer, ID. L. Burnett; librarian,
M. Burnett, executive committee. Mr.. Frank
lin Philip, the retiring president, was unani-
mously elected an honorary member.
At the annual meeting Of the Philharmonic
Society last night, Gen. VIM. HI. Browne in the
chair, the following officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Gen. E. ID. Townsend;
vice president, Gen. W. II. Browne; secretary
Charles G. Ever; treasurer, n. w. Bucheil:
conductor, Dr. j. p. Caulfeld; librarian, T. T.
Stewart; additional members Of executive COM
mittee, Messrs. II. NJ. Gurley and II. A. Kohr
and Mrs. Patterson.
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spIinters from the Board Of Health

lEOuN tIc AtO8fO Oh fte8ltOs
Meat and Fish, and the Lodres and Fishes Was
" DR.. Verdi's Pet' Dragged Soap Boilers,
Stables, Etc.
AT meeting of the Board of Health last ey-
ming, the committee en- ordinances were consti-
tuted q special committee to investigate fully
the subjectOf inspection of marine products and
report to the board. Mr.. LangstOn, from that
stable built and located within less than fifty
feet of any dwelling-house in the cities of Wash
ton or Georgetown a nuisance; passed.
+ DIR. Verdi reported that he had made an exam
fnation of Trobrner's soap boiling establish
ment, and was satisfied of its being in as perfect
order as is possible for such places to be kept.
Mr.. LangstOn moved that the report be referred
back to the committee for a report as to whether
1t is nuisance. Mr.. Marbury moved to amend
by including all soap factories. Both motions
were carried. ~
Mr.. Marbury offered a resolution that the posi-
lion Of inspector of live stock be abolished.
Dr.Ferdi opposed the creation of offices by
abolishing the office and turning the officers out
Mr.. Marbury said DIR. Verdi oughtn't to get
excited; he was sorry to see IL.
DIR. Cox stated that the meat inspector had
been reported dead drunk; but he was entitled
to a hearing.
Mr.. Marbury said the fact of his being arrested
Tor drunkenness was enough for the board.
A personal discussion took place between Dr.
VERDI and Mr.. Langston, during which the lat
ter said DR.. Verdi was only mad because his pet
had been discharged.
DIR. Yerdi.-'Yes, my pet was discharged and
some body elses pet put in" He had heard, too,
mat me inspector was drugged, and possibly it
Mr.. Langston moved that the duties pertain.
ing to the Office be discharged hereafter by the
inspector general Of the Board of Health and
under his direction. Adopted.
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i. o. o. +. LIBRARY.-Last evening the ,,,-
lowing officers and directors OF the ODD FeIiors,
Library Association were elected: John II. Bart-
lett president; X. F. Hunt, vice president; Thos.
W. Fowler, secretary; b. A. Kidder, treasurer:
Wm- Ferguson, and Henry Urine, directors.
Geo. w. Mclean, librarian. Over 1000 yolum "a
are now ON the shelves. 20
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From the National News Company we have
"a tCasiioTnia papers; also, Appletons Journai
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DocToRs DIFFER ON THE COLOR QUESTION.
At meeting Of the Medical Association of the
District Of Columbia, yesterday, DR.. Toner made
a motion to amend the rule which provides that
no member shall consult with or meet in a pro-
fessional capacity any resident practitioner of
this District who Is not a member thereof after
said practitioner shall have resided six months
in said District, 1y adding the following: "Medi-
cal practitioners of African descent who have
received license from the board of examiners
OF the Medical Society of the District of Column
bia, may be exempted from the action of this
regulation, and those members desiring to do SO
may consult with them so long as such practi-
TONERS continue to practice according to the re-
ceived tenets and ethics of regular medical prac-
tee, as recognized by this association" He also
moved to amend rule 20 by striking out the word
"malority" and inserting instead sstwo- thirds"
Dr. Reyburn moved to amend by inserting that
"all graduates Of regular medical colleges, who
are hcentiates of the Medical Society of the Dis
tict Of Columbia, and in good standing in the
profession, shall be entitled to membership In
this association on signing the regulations and
code Of ethics" No action was taken on these
motions; all lie over until next meeting The
application OF G. b. Purvis, colored, for mem
bership, was then presented to the society, and.
alter discussion, rejected by vote of q to 10.
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NEW STYLES

HALLS Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover does
not color, but restores the hair to its natural
color,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-04

ALL GAS CONSUMERS should call and see the
little invention that will save third and in
crease the light. Guaranteed.
HAMILTON s. PEARSON,
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The STYLES DIVORCE CASE Boston Court
6trss the Mother the Custody Of the Children.-The
ovIes hGteds corpus case, which has excited
much interest in Washington as well as in Bos
ton, where IL has been on trial, was brought to a
close yesterday, when Judge Colt, of the Mas
saehusetts Supreme Court, awarded the CUSTODY
OF the children two girls) TO their mother. The
proceeding grew out of q divorce obtained in
tins city in the early part of last month by Lieut.
Daniel >. Styles, OF the regular army, against
ms wife, who resided in Chelsea, Mass, on the
ground OF adultery, committed with Captain
SraIts, OF Washington, and Lieut.. Lincoln who
Il stationed In Texas. The decree of the court
here gave the custody OF the children TO IIieut.
styles, and his wife had knowledge that the
divorce proceedings had been Instituted against
her. railing III obtaining possession of the chill
dren, she next brought the matter before the
supreme Court Of Massachusetts, on a writ of
IdoeGS coTpUs, claiming that she was entitled to
the children under the decree of the court for
the District Of Columbia; and the time of the
court at intervals during the past three weeks
mas been occupied in hearing evidence on the
question OF adultery, which has been offered of
aeohnictng character, involving a vast amount
OF fraCd on one side or the other. Public opin
non throughout the proceedings has been largely
IN favor Of Mrs Styles. IL is proposed by Mrs
Syles counsel TO petition Tor a writ of review
before the supreme court at Washington with
me yl.w CT annulling the divorce on the ground
OF fraud. ~ e''iu
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THE INV CAPITOL HILL MARKET HOUSE
The Board Of Public Works adyertises for pro-
posals for the erection of the Capitol Hill Mar
ket-house. The building Is to be of brick, POO
feet long and AZ feet wide IN the clear Two
wide passages will run from end to end of the
building, giving four rows of stalls. Lateral
pasSages Will divide The stalls into pairs, so that
each one will have sales counter on two Sides
This arrangement viii also give free ingress and
egress to purchasers, even at times when the
crowd Is greatest 1t viii have cellar through
out, with the southern end of it finished for a
basement restaurant. A portion of the cellar
will be fitted up with ice-boxes, so that every
man occupying stall will have place to keep
such articles as require it in a colder atmoS-
phere than that of the market ITSELF The main
noOr OF the market-house is sianting, so as to
accommodate itself to the grade of 18th street.
Inc projecting center part Of main front is di-
Nlded on IN two stories, so as to give office for
Inarket-master in the upper story from which
he can oversee the operations of the market
Ihe cellar Is seven feet nine inches high in
the clear, and its floor Is parallel To the main
noor OF the maTket-house. The main floor
Is constructed Of rolled-iron beams; between
them brick arches are sprung, the
launches of which are ooncreted and ieveied.
A brick pavement laid solid in cement finishes
the moor. The greatest height Of the walls of
the building, from level of the basement floor to
the lower face of iron heel-blocks of roof, is SO
feet The inside OF the walls is rough-casted.
Inc market proper has high wainscoting of
yellow pine. The foundation walls are started
upon concrete, and consist of Quarried stone,
iald IN cement mortar The walls of the build
Ing above ground are built hollow, with inter-
mediate alr-space, constructed Of hard-burned
Dicks; have base OF cutstone for the promi-
nent parts, and are faced, for front and two
nues, with red bricks, laid with pressed brick
joints; the rear elevation has struck Joints and
no cutstone work. The frame of the roof is con-
strueted mainly of wrought-irsn, but a dressed
HoGaen sheathlng viii be laid upon light wooden
purhnes and ventilating skylight of hammered
glass, and iron frame viii run along the ridge of
the buHdlng. The roof is slated. The main
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GoETz PATENT REFLE0TINe GAS AND
LAMP SHADES will save one-half of the GUAM
tlty OF gas or coal oil consumed without the use
or them. They are cheap and durable. A. Ro-
sentha, No. 404 9TH street. is the agent for them,
and also for Goetzs Double-cOne Chandelier
ReGectOrs.
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FIFTEEN STYLES OF BUsTLRs and the latest
novelty in Hoopskirts are now at exhibition at G.
Baum's Hoopskirt and Corset Factory, 4O8 7tb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-04

CoRNs, &o.-Dr. White, chiropodist, No. 535
18th street, opposite Treasury, Washington, and
No. North Charles street, Baltimore, success
fully treats Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails,
&C., without pain.
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FRANC, -
the Halter,
has opened a
New Hat Store,

For THE CHEAPEST AND BEST fitting Shirts
call at Prices Gents Furnishing Depot, Alb It'll
street, between ID and K streets. tt
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KID GLOVES for ladies and gentlemen. The
best Dollar Gloves imported; also, novelty in
nrst class Glove. Ladies be early and secure a
good choice in calling at G. Baunl's Kid Glove
Depot, 40S 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-04

GENTS FURNISHING DOROTHY the 81
Gents Kid Gloves, every pair warranted, at
Prices Gents Furnishing Depot, Alb It'll street,
between ID and 4 Streets If
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HUMAN HAIR In Switches, Curls, Chateleen
Braids In all shades have just been imported BY
branch of his well-known establishment, 400 18th
street. Ladies 90 and see the new styles.
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OUR NEW STYLES OF CoRsErs and some
new improved have just come from our factory
In Europe, and shall be sold to defy any compe-
tition. Every pair warranted to be perfect ct.
y. BAUM, Corset and Hoopskirt Manufactures
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Lands for Sale,

HAVE several tracts Of unimproved lands
IL belonging to me and to others which | will
sell or rent to actual settlers
l will sell on credit, payable in one, two,
three. four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and
ten years, with s per interest annually, from
first of December next. Or | will rent to &C
tual settlers for mere payment (during five
years. of the taxes which may be assessed
upon the tract they occupy.
In either selling Or renting. the purchaser
or lessee will obligate himself to actually set
tie on and place i'll cultivation the land re-
ceived by him, within six months from date of
sale or lease, under penalty of nullity of sale
or lease.
have also for sale a well improved place,
containing two hundred arpents of land, with
large and commodlous dwelling house, cotton
Gin and cribs. Price of this place $4,000,
payable on terms, with = per cent yearly in
terest from day of sale.
Also a saw mill property, which l will also
sell on terms.
HENRY L. GARLAND.
June "a, 1871.
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e.
REMOVAL.

TINE undersigned has removed from his old
il stand on Main street. Opelousas, to the
Varieties Theatre building on the same street.
He has also recently returned from New Or
leans, with a new lot OF materials for the max
ing and repairing of saddles and harness.
Saddles, Brides, Harness, &c, always on
hand, and made to order with dispatch aud in
a workmanlike Manner in the latest styles of
the business. Saddle Trees also Oh hand,
from which selections can be made.
GEO. PULFORD,
Varieties Building, Opelousas.
May 27tf
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FOR Sale.

SEVERAL tracts of improved and unim'
- proved lands, in quantities to suit pur-
chasers.
The buildings on four of the improved
tracts consist. on one Of them, of a magnih-
cent, large and commodious dwelling honse,
cotton gin, cribs. and most excellent quarters
for laborers, and of an equally good and COM
modious dwelling house and necessary out
buildings on each of the other three tracts.
These lands are situated in the healthiest
part of the parish. south of the town of Opel
ousas. near Grand Coteau. and within half a
mile of the contemplated railroad.
The terms, which are easy, will be made
known to those calling at the Clerks Office,
in the town of Opelousas.
ONEZIME A. GUIDRY.
July 20. 1871.
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edical Depot.

Established A. D. 1848.)
- @%-
All the popular PATENT REMEDIES of this
Progressive Age" CHEMICALS of ev-
cry description; Eclectic Medicines;
Paints, Oils, and Window Glass;
School and Blank BOOKS;
STATIONERY of ev-
cry variety Toilet
Articles, and
New, Choice PERFUMERY; Pure WINES
and LIQUORS for Medical Use;
Garden Seeds, Tobacco,
Cigars, Snuff,
&C., &c.
~ The proprietor devotes his entire time
and study to compromising and dispensing
RELIABLE MEDICINES,
TwENTY-THREE YEARS of daily practice
and experience, with %unremitting efforts and
an unfeigned desile to please, will serve, he
hopes, to keep alive and perpetuate the esteem
and patronage of his numerous customers.
IL Physicians and Planters orders res
pectfully solicited. = Prescriptions care
fully flied night and day, with the most ap-
proved ingredients.
JOHN POSEY,
Apothecary.
Opelousas, August 10, lo7l-tf
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Courtableau, containing eighty-six and
twenty hundredths acres, being lots 3 & 4
of section eight in township six south OF
range six east. "
State and Parish taxes two hundred
and ninety dollars and forty-four cents.
d. C.. SITTlG,
State and Parish Tax Collector for the
parish Of St. Landry.
Sept. 9, 1871.
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FOR
abss Ethereal Terms Of Credit.

A sAwMILL, in running order, situated
Il in this parish, with a large tract OF
land valuable for its timber and cultivation.
Price $4,000, payable with s per cent
per annum interest from date, in 6, -, Is,
-, 80, SO, ~, IS, 50, 60, sc and y
months. Lumber will be taken in pay
ment.
Applv to HENRY L. GARLAND.
Opelousas, Dec. a, lSTO-tf.