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GEORG ETOw n

DEATH OF AN Old MAs.-Edward B. rippet
Tor many years past q resident of this CITY, died
on fhursday, in the S0th year Of his age De-
ceased was a native of 81. Mary's COUNTY Nd .
ana an inventor, but Tor wears past almost
utmented on the subject of a perpetual mo-
non machine, . ''coid water steam en- Ine -
ana balloon with steering apparatus 70 direct
its course A model Of the latter he hal on ex-
hloitlon for a long while in the rotunsa OF the
Sapltol previous TO the war His funeral will
take place to- morrow.
COAL TRADE.--The coal trade for the waek
past has been partially kept up, but is virtually
al an end or this season. three OF the coal
companies have ceased loading AZ Cumherl.pd
The receipts at Rays docks for the week were
S,sso tons; at the New Central docks 81 10 tons.
at the Consolidation docks, 600 tons: and At The
Borden Mining docks ,932 tons. total rereipt.
for the week. SOS tons. The shipments from
Rays were 3 ,69l tons; from the New Central
$50 tons; from the Consolidation. 1 Osn tons
and from the Borden Mining 800 tons; total shi o.
ments for the week, S.9Sl tons.
RIVER NEws.-The steamer Georgeanns. ar
rived to-day from Baltimore, with a miscella
neous cargo, and the Lady OF the Lake from
Norfolk.
GRAIN T.ADE.-The canal boat Wheeler X
Barron arrived to-day with !. 100 bushels Uhea,
Tor Hartley ~ Bro, and 200 90. for II. NJ. Tai
hoft, and the canal boat Seneca with a cargo OF
flour, feed and grain for L. q. Wheeler: cana
boat A. 5. Trundlc, with ? $50 bushels wheat
for ii NJ. Talbot and the MOnocacy with , SO
bushels DO for II NJ. Talbot aud ',ol bush-ls
wheat and 500 bushels rye tor +. % SalIman
The sales on change 20 day were {. 500 hushe,.
wheat at slIlasi.css, and 200 bushels do. at
=
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Condensed Locals.

Prof Thomas Soiree to-night
jules Helen and AlphoTso Helen, of Wash
iBgton, ID. C., have received a patent for a
mstch-safe of peculiar construction
We are favored With numbers of volume ?
ofthe br ght little" ~. F. X. Journal tamsteur)
published in this city, and edited by q. NJ .
Addison, Frank Bowles, and A. X. Paris.
The SHHd0g Morning ssdEettc will be interest
ing to morTOw to citizen, statesman, stran ger
and sOJourner because OF it, rich and racy
contents. Everybody should have a copy.
Yesterday Detective Coomes arrested a man
at the American House named G.. G.. Houston
ahas G. Gilman. who is held to answer several
charges of theft against him in Baltimore.
The Adams Express Company have com
neneed TO run over the " y p. II. k. and the
POpe's Creek Branch. Experienced messengers
are in charge of moneys and freights, &C., Il :.
See advertisement.
The Hibernisn Benevolent Society No. l, and
the knights OF st. Patrick have each Adopt a
resolutions of respect TO the memory OF their
late fellow member Matthew Walsh, whose
funeral will take place to- morrow.
The new Board of Fire Commissioners met
last evening, but i'm consequence of the absence
of two members, organization was deferred
until Monday evening next to which time the
Walter :. Cox, esq, of Georgetown has been
elected a member OF the Washington National
Monument Society, to till the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF the Hon. william a.
Richardson, Secretary OF the Treasury.
Mr.. Thomas j. Latham, esq, formerly teller
OF the First National Bank, mas accepted the
position of teller in the banking house of Messrs
Riggs x Co, vice Charles g. Glover, promoted
TO cashier in place Of W. 9: Bestor, deceased.
The Veterans of the Mexican War hold a
meeting this evening at 1ii5 Pennsylvania
avenue, next door to kirkwoOd House, to
perfect arrangements for the National Con-
yention to be held here on the 18th OF January
next. See advertisement.
visit 10 the store of j. W. BOtelsr & Co.
will convince the public that what they claim
in their ADVERTISEMENTS fulfilled In their stock
Their goods we're selected by Mr.. BOteler in
person. The magnificent china set which is
intended for the Presidents house will be on
exhibition for a few days longer.
The first reception OF the season OF the Young
Mems Christian Association. of this city, took
place in the parlOrs and reading rooms of the
association, at Lincoln Hall, last evening. The
spacious apartments were crowded to their
utnos: capacity. The Veseelius Sisters were
present and delighted the company with some
fine singing, and Miss Bogee, a teacher of
eloeution, gave several recitations, which were
will received.
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THE COURTS.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Caritsr

DISTRICT CAsEs.
Yesterday the fOllu wing cases were disposei Of
pleaded guilty; lined $50 and costs. William Hess;
Ter, selling hquor on Sunday, pleaded guilty; ned
$40 aud costs: Ssme, carrying on ber-room; fined
selO5 and costs. Bridget Shea, keeping tipping
nnlawfuliy carrying ON a bar -roem; Judgment af-
frned. John Krismer, unlawful carrying on har-
reom, pleaded guilty; fined Sl05 and COSTS. Maria
Cummings, carrying on tipping house; fined $50
and costs. William Thomas, carving ncsaled
weapons; Judgment below affirmed. Richard Robb,
bee ping open after hours; found not guilty. Ber
tram Leins, do; do. Eugene Sweeny, selling liquor
less than pint found gull y; fined LOO and costs.
Augustus Necker, selling on Sunday; verdict, not
guilty.
CIRCUIT COURT, judge MaeArthm.
Yesterday, Cornish vs.. Grant; verdict for plain
tiff. Both vs. Blair; verdict for plaintiff.
DISTRICT SUPREME COURT.
To-day, Mr.. 6e.den present the mandate OF the
Supreme Court Of the United States in the of
the National Bank ofths Republic agt. Millard, re-
Ootmsn sgt. Moore; decree annulIing devise to
City of Washington aud vesting title in heirs &c
The bono Of Henry Lacey, constable was approved.
Fraser agt Pr tber decree that defendants have no
ns'ins for the forecissure Of the mortgage; that
the title in Mrs. Fraser, subject to an account for
the permaI ent improvements and that issues OF
fact to ascertain the validity OF the title under tho
District First National Bank agt. Morseli; decree
sustaining exception to the Auditor 3 report
and overruiing other exceptions aud for dstribu-
tio, Of fund priority to be given ito the Judgments
Skinner Co, accoIdiu to the date of docket Try
in each case over the amount due the W Washington
Cooperative Building Association. An appeal vas
taken. Barnes aet District Of Columbia; decree
RSOuth Carolina people are threatening to
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CITY ITEMS.
GLOVES.

GLOVES.
Kid, Castor, Dog. Calf, Goat, sheen. Beaver.
Otter, Buck, Cloth. McrinO, Lisle, Berlin.
Ringwood, Peg knit. Cotton and other Gloves
both lined and not. from nc. TO 40 Wool aid
and Buckskin Mittens. One price only. Cash
discount 10 per cent.
GRO. Z. HENNISG, 40 Eth street.
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PRI,sG'.

PRIGG's
Fine Plated .jewelry. from Al 70 $50
Fine jet -Iewelry, from II TO : 90
Fine Plated Bracelets, from - 20 ga.
Fine Plated Jewelry, from - to 10.
Alaska Diamonds Set IN Gold.
Beautiful Styles Holiday Presents
received at Prigg's JewelTy Store, No. IS.
Pennsylvania. near I = street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

nIS0uth Carolina people are threatening to
impcach Gov. Moses for the alleged reception
Of biibes and for farming out the state offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup is purely Vegeta-
bic Compound, innocent in nature and wonder
full in effect. For children il is invaluable,
curing Group. whooping Cough, ETC.. ia a few
hours. Price - cents per bottle, or five bottles
for
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INpucEMENr ExTRAoRDINARy.-T Tip top
gros grain black dress silks have just arrived at
the Arcade, AZ. eth street southwest, which the
proprietOrs tell us will be offered on Monday ut
the rem srkable low figures Of S1.15, 81 49, si.15
and line at 81, represented to be actually
to examine these goods.
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FOR RELIEF PROM CoENs, BunIons, Club and
Improving Nails. Vascular Excrescences, Chill
baIs, or other local complaints of the feet visit
DR.. Whites establishment, No. 535 18th street
opposite the Treasury. Office hours from a. m
to Up. IN.
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To PREVENT Fever and Ague there is no
preparation like DOoley's Calsaya Tonic. 81
per bottle. co
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EUREKA!-The most complete establishment
in Washington for house-tinishing goods. com
prising, in part, slate and marble mantels,
chandeliers, drop lights of every description
plumbing materials, heaters, ranges CRATES ami
hundred other articles too numerous 20 men
ton. HAMILTON & PEARSON,
col Y. NJ. G. a. Building.
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Mrs. +. A. STETsoN LoGEK sang the ''Churcl
Bells" so satisfactorily TO the large and intelli
gent audience gathered In Lincoln Hall las
evening as to win most hearty encore, In repl
to which she gave Happy go Lucky" and sub
seIuently "The Charcoal Man." which dis
played to great advantage the compass and flex
ibility of her powerful voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

A CoRoNER's INQUEST was held yesterday on
the body of William Barnes, who died from the
effects of being run over on the track of the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad by a locomo-
tive on Maryland avenue on Thursday evening,
and a verdict was rendered in accordance with
the facts-his death being accidental.
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The SINGER SEWING MACHINE sales OF 1872
were S2l9, $50. 4l@sxtf

GAs-HEATING STOVES, all sizes, suitable foT
heating bathrooms, small bathrooms, or the
largest public halls. The only inodorous gas
heater. HAMILTON x PEARSON,
col Y. NJ. T.. A. Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

DARING BURGLAR.-Last night, about one
O'Clock, colored thief entered house on 10th
street, near n, and going into the room occupied
by John Vogt, tailor, picked up his clothing.
and, finding that he slept with his panttloons
under his pillow, raised his head and drew them
out. This awakened Mr.. VOgt and the man
thief escaped with the clothing, which is valued
at about S15.
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WAITER STRIPS. at Hamilton & Pearson's,
\. Nj. Z. A. Building. col
THE HOLIDAY SILK KAT will he issued by
Wiilett & Kuoff, Saturday, December 6.
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"TRIED AND TGUE."-WhaI words OF con-
fdence and trust are these, II is what many
poor sufferer can say of Helmbolds Buchu. IL
is the only reliable medicine of those terrible
diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Be
ware of counterfeIts. The genuine has the
private proprietary stamp of II. I. Helmboid.
Full directions with each bottle. For sale by
all druggists. eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

TAKE CARE OF YOUR NALUABLKs.-Csll
and examine the fire and burglar proof vaults
OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner of New
York avenue and 18th street, for safe keeping
OF securities, jewels, silver ware or other valu-
ables. Rents from ten to sixty dollars per an
mum, according ts size. No business man can
afford to do without them. Take warning from
the Chicago and Boston FIRES.
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A CONTRIBUTION ACKNowLeD6ED.--The
Right Rev. c. e. Fcehan, Catholic Bishop of
Nashville, Tenn, has addressed a letter to Mr..
L. BrOderick, the president of Hibernian Be-
nevolsnt Society, No. /, of this city, acknOwl-
edging the receipt of one hundred dollars, the
contribution OF the society for The relief of the
Memphis sufferers, thanking the members for
their generous donation, and imparting his
blessing to them in recognition of their charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired
and made to order by Hempler ne az ~ street
THE COMMUNITY at large appreciate the use
fulnese of Singers Sewing Machine. is
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TURoo-RuesIAN BATHS; also, Medicated vs.
pOr Baths, for al skin disease, 1t DIR. Shedde e,
o0S Z street. 500:
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| FIFTH AVENUE has no building more eleg ant
in its fittings than its immense new hotel, "The
Windsor" The names OF Hawk * Wetherbee
area guarantee of its excellent superintendence.
| not only for New York, but for travellers from
all sections of the country. 6
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GAs,-The best gas burner ever invented for
saving, and increase of light; hundreds of tes-
timonias. On exhibition.
col HAMILTON Il PEARSON, Y. NJ. c. A. Bdp.
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celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas.
BauH's hoopskirt and corset factory, It'll street,
Intelliaaocer building. lO2s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

LATRoBE STovEs-"Par sun and Light
ming Heaters" Hundreds of testimonials. For
sale at Hamilton II Pearson's, Y. NJ. g. A.
Building. col
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A JURY OF LAwYEEs.-Yesterday in the Cir
Quit Court, Justice Macarthur called case No.
10, in which Mr.. Brainbridge II. Webb appeared
for plaintiff and Mr.. l.. G. Hine for defend an t.
1t was discovered that both iuries were out en-
gagged in delibs rations, and the judge suggested
to the counsel that, if they had no objection, "A
jury would be empanneled from the members of
the bar present. Wherefore Messrs. Stanton,
Merrick, Lambert, Cruikshank, Harmon, Ho-
ban, Mcconnell and Others we're placed in the
jury box, and, after listening to the argument of
counsel, were about to disagree, when the court
cut the gordisn knot by directing them to find
for the pla4ntif.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-06

piles, ulcers, toothsche, sore throet, sprains.
scalds, soreness, old sores, headache, collie,
lameness, bruises. boils. wounds, neuralgia,
hoarseness, diarrhPa. and all he marriages. etc.
Ponds Extract differs from all other advertised
preparations in the fact that it is a stand ard
medicine, treated of in medical writings, and
known to be a cure for these diseases m tn IS TT
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FOR OALH-A hapd-ome HOUSE On I street,
y. SIS. a new large double aOgeE, corner INST
fuTishsd Or unfurnisssd. A COTTAGE In VII,
from 49, 20 $500; mall cash Doynents. We
have several very hne ARMe, imSroved and I'M
city fer sale O. low keures or exchange for city
property OoyOW fest Of GROUND In various Dor-
tone Of the city for sale ct low hgu e., casy
or win exchange for productive improved proper-
furnished House Tor rent as six per mouth.
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BOARD of Health

TIE ERNON Al OF DEAD ANIMALs-THE DOOR
LESS COMPANY, ETC.
At meeting of the Board OF Health last
night the COroner's report was read. shO win 2
that seventeen inguests had been held tue past
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-01
q" Organ Grinding.

We envy the Gazette In no.hing--ils
bonds OF reputation. ~ b. Press.
The above extract from our article. notic-
Ing the Gasette's insinuaIions that We wished
to become the State organ" of the party at
Little Rock has excited the "old woman's ;"
bile to an alarming extent The editors OF
the Gazette have by ln,inua,ion, time and
time again, charged that the Pass and other
country newspaper, wished to supplant ihcm
In the organship of the party This we de-
nled OF and on for long time. Still this
nightmare organship haunts the "old wo-
man continually notwithstanding sho very
boldly and cmphatcally asserts that she
would be pleased to have these papers, one
and all "cornered at Little Rock How
honest she Is in this bravado. Is easily seen
BY looking back to her files a year or so ago
when a Democratic paper was talked OF being
started at the Capitol, by gentlemen pecrs in
every respect with their defamers. and see
with what yituperstion and abuse these
prominent gentlemen were assailed for dar-
ing to issue prospectus even. for a Demo-
cratic, representative paper at that point The
sold woman's great forte, If in anything Is
bluif She succeeded then, by low, personal
pot-house slang, IN driving the contemplated
paper from the field and it il now determined
by the same course Of reasoning, ifpossible,
to silence and sqpelch out all opposition or
reference to her treachery to the democratic
party in the last campaign. We for one ask
no hvors at her hands. Having always sus-
tanned her in the right SO always shall we
condemn her In the wrong. And as We have
said before, If the democratic masses OF the
State are ready to place full confidence in the
Gasette's integrity and guidance. we have
nothing to say. But until Il radical change /,
had 1t Is our belief thai what Is now ur-
worthy, will remain unworthy still.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-01
The Concert.

The entertainment. by Harmony Council
Temperance Reform, Thursday and Friday
nights. as far rs the performance was con-
crrned, was a decided success ia all its parts
Thursday night the house was well filled, by
an attentive audience The music, by both
Bands. excelled, ifpossible, ali previous et-
forts they have made. Much praise Is due
them Tor the proficiency they have attained
AS well AS their universal lberality on most
all public occasions.
The Drama was complete in all its part,
and the acting would have done credit to
much larger aud more advantageous cities
The vocal music by the Misses MCGEE,
Messrs. CALLAHAN and HARVEY, was received
with great applause.
We can but regret that our home Concerts
are not more literally patIonized-when the
object of the benefits is SO worthy--and do
not receive the encouragement of every one
having the good morals OF Van Buren ut
heart We hope that when money matters
become Il little easier, that we shall hear
from the Amatucrs again, feeling assured
thai they will meet with better financial sue
cess,
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-01
. SoSs

DisGRAcEFUL.--Th conduct OF the majori-
ty of the Republicans is disgrace to the
State. Three months have already passed
aud nothing of importance hardly can be
pointed to rs having been accomplished. We
have fIiltd to publish the reports Of every
days proceedings, ~ they reslly amounted
to nothing but wranglings For asptcimen
day, we extract from Tuesdays proceedings
| In the House quite littIe scene occurred
on the heel, ofadipErnmcnt
Furbush ,colurrd) called up the bill to ere
ate Coolidge county.
The chair stated it needed engrossng.
MIR Furbush-" Then with the consent Of
the House. viii withdraw the God-damned
bill"
Mr. Millcn-"I move the language be ta
ken down and the member expelled.
Mr., Furhush-"l wish the whole God
damned Legislature -
The Chair" Mr.. Furbush will come to the
bar Of The House
Mr., Furnish will be glad to be expelled
and never want my name used in connection
With this God-damned Legislature again
The representative then walked to the bar
Of the House. when motion was made and
carried to adjourn.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-01
Chickens Come Home to Roost.

On the final vote in the house Of rcprcSen-
tatives the payment OF the gratuity or " back
pay :" for two years was carried by ma jOrity
Of only two 'otes-90 against ~. or the
ninety nine votes. forty seven were furnish
ed hy the southern or carpet bagged states
which have only tiity-nue votes in all. on
" four votes in taNor of the steal came from
the economical New England states, and all
these were from Massachusetts, being given
by Butler, Ames, Twichcll and Banks. Only
one vote on the same side was from the city
of New York. 1t was cast by Fernando
ood whose reputation cannot suffer from II
and in whom IL may be regarded as merely a
piece OF open candor.- Buffalo Courier.
The Van Buren press., 1873-04-01
sN- Adam Ilarper. Of {

10 Adam IIarper OF Georgetown. ky
who brought a suit for Sj00,0O0 damages tor
slander against some ofhis relatives, for ac-
ensing him oi being Implicated in the murder
Of old Jacob and Betsy llarher. has lost his
case and not only thar. but the Developments
OF the trial threaten 70 subject him TO two IN
dictmentS, onr tor being engaged in that
murder and one for being engaged with 9TH
ers in attempting to compel a number, of
negroes by hanging. to confess that they
were tie parties who committed the crime.