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The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

WHEN the Consular and Diplomatic bill
comes up in the House it win be discovered
that the spirited foreign policy of the late
Secretary of State was not wholly without
supporters among the representatives of
the people.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

THE Hon. MR.. ROBINSON, of New
York, as we understand it, claims to have
been an instructor of the Hon. Mr.. Robe
son, of New Jersey. If this impeachment
be true, we should say that it afforded the
most remarkable instance in history of the
pupil outstripping the pedagogue.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

IT is suggested that the Bureau of
Subornation did not pay sufficient attention
to the Star-route cases in Nebraska. Per-
haps the head of the bureau was unable to
discover any chance for divide in those
cases. May be he was busy at the time
putting through the Walsh claim for
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
Good Fellows All.

Boston Traveller.
Except that the Washington correspondents
OF a few Democratic papers find occasion for
the abuse of Republican Congressman, there
is every indication that an "era OF good feel
ing" prevails at Washington.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

conceived himself the representative OF the
celebrated county of Tipperary in the
American Congress.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
PERSONAL.

r ETTERS WRITTEN ON ANY SUBJECT,
- me-. REVISED priefs M drawn M COLLECTIONS MADE
Speeches and lectures prepared at shortest notice.
All business confidential. MRS. NJ. A. LACH-
MAN, s13 18th street N. w. de2
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
The Original Ohio Man.

Atlanta Constitution
The original Ohio man is the immortal J. N,
the philosopher; but he is superior to other
Ohio men in that he has never applied for an
office.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

WE understood some time ago that our
distinguished friend, the able editor OF our
esteemed contemporary, the Republican,
had undertaken to provide Mr.. Freling-
huysen with less aggressive American
eagle than the one employed by Mr..
Blaine. 1t has since been discovered that
Brother Goiham's bird was not an eagle at
all, but a turkey. .gobbler imported from
Oneida County, New York. Mr.. Blaines
eagle has returned in disgust to his native
forests Of Aroostook.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
LOST AND FOUND.

II OST-oN MONDAY, A BLACK BREAST
IL Pocketbook, containing promssory notes
and other papers of no value to any one but the
owner. Ten dollars reward will be paid by
turning the same to 1. Rch 7l2 Fifth street north
west. fe14-3t*
r OST-TWO KEYS, A SMALL STEEL KEY
IL and larger brass one, Joined together with
a steel ring. Leave at 30l Seventh street
southwest, and receive reward. fe14-3t*
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
A Valid objection.

The daughter Of John II. Lane, a farmer OF
Springfield, ILL.,, was in love with Henry Mus
grave. The father objected to him because he
wrote poetry and was O Democrat.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
Thursday, Feb. i6, 1882.

For idiotic drivel commend us to the
Washington correspondent of the Boston
YorI1
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
FREE ADVERTISING.

Advertisements under The head destinations
Fanted" and Z" Help Wanted" piu hereafter
be inserted in THE EVENING CRITIC three
times FREE. We inuite our friends tcishing
situations or help 10 ardil themselves Of this
offer. Ans,cers directed in care Of CRITIC
Office riH receive careful attention. Business
advertisements three lines three times for 25 cts.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
BOARDING..

DOARDING.-SMALL PRIVATE FAMILY
ID want one or two gentlemen boarders or
married couple Pleasant room; home comforts
cars pass the door 429 = street. fell
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
The Trial Of sergeant Mason.


The original order issued by Gen. Hancock
for the trial OF Sergeant Mason, on the charge
OF shooting at Guiteau, was dated September
81, 1881. Several OF the officers originally de-
tailed for the court have been transferred TO
other military departments. The court has
been reconstructed by Gen. Hancock In an
order dated the 18th instant, and Will meet at
IL a. m. Monday, February 20, at the Wash
ington barracks in this city for the trial of
Mason.
Men are ashamed OF drunken women, but
men.
OF the thirty-one graduates OF Dartmouth
College forty-nine years ago, seventeen are
still living.
Greece is not quite equal 10 New York and
Brooklyn in population, having l,077,47S In
habitants.
Count Campello is expected to start daily
newspaper In Rome IN the interest Of eYangel
ical principles.
The Toronto Globe warns Lorne not 10 dabble
arbitrarily with matters OF local legislation in
| the Dominion.
young man in hurry 10 get out OF New
| York theatre last night jumped over seat and
| broke his leg.
| San Francisco Chinaman Is named Too Too
| He does the most aesthetic washing Of any Ce-
lestial In the city.
Oscar Wilde says that ''everything about M
| agara is stupendously grand" We thought
| Oscar would hire hack.
Even the surrender OF washington's s commits
sion is 10 be centennialized. Maryland does II
| next year at Annapolis.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
IMITATION STAINED GLASS.

See Specimens al the Agency, $50 l. street
northwest; Church Of the Incarnation, corner oil
Twelfth and N streets, and at Henderson's'
under lincoln Hall, corner ofNlnth asa y streets
Send for Illustrated Price list Prnlea ins1ruc-
tions given TO every purchaser.
]. @. CULVERwELL, Ageft iof 1ne D. w.
$50 L Street N. "
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

WE HAVE in our possession genuine
blackthorn stick, of the Tipperary pattern,
which we shall be happy to place at the
disposal of our friend, the Hon. Robinson,
Of New York, the next time he intends to
appear as the representative of that cele-
brated county in the American Congress.
We smile at the imaginary spectacle of our
friend George Hooker, sergeaut-at-Arms,
armed with his mace surmounted by the
American eagle, backing against the Hon.
Robinson equipped with our genuine speci-
men Of the blackthorn stick of Tipperary.
ITIs WITH infinite sorrow that we note
o display of temper by our erstwhile i'm
perturbable friend, the Rotund Robson.
Fgad After enduring Dana, Gibson and
Whitthorne for years, to lose his temper
at Robinson, of New York, for a moment.
What are we to think of our friend! Per
haps It was on account Of Kasson. Kasson
is, under certain conditions, most aggra-
waiting man. He has thefatal faculty OF
ssabbing one mortally with silver fruit
knife Of classical rhetoric or Of poisoning
one with the rose-water Of an Addisonian
vocabulary. We implore our Kasson TO quit
promoting feuds among his brother states
men. 1t is onr impression that but for
the aggrayation Of our Kasson the Hon.
Robinson, Of New York, would not have
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

TNOR 6ALE-A BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE
Il for q gentleman of leisure, merchant or clerk
in any of the Government departments, desiring TO
own rural home where property is yearly en-
hancing in value, distant 2H miles from the city ON
q splendid road. hisproperty is elevated on RICH
rolling land, watered by springs and running
and surrounding country, and within less than one
mile from the Metropolitan Branch and Baltimore
one beautiful mansion of IA rooms, Exclusive OF
the basement), surrounded by choice fruits of va
rious kinds, shrnbbery and flowers and water in
the mansion and in the house. For further infor-
nation apply to w. H. Main d Bros, st. Charles
Hotel corner Third street and Pennsylvania ave.
nne northwest iv12-u
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"ANTED-ANY ONE PROCURING ME A
w position as an apprentice In the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, will receive good com
pensation. Address wellington. Critic office. fel6
UTANTED-TO ANY ONE PROCURING ME
w place in any of the Departments as mes
senger, will give large percentage of salary as
long as retained Addess T. Werp, Georgetown,
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

NTANTED-BY YOUNG MAN OF 2l,
W. with three years experience in the pension
and bounty claims business, situation in some
claim Office; best OF references. Address NJ, Critic
office. fel5
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

DUPILS DESIRED IN VOCAL AND IN
Eleventh street northwest fe16
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

VXTANTED-BY A SETTLED WHITE WO-
w man a home to make herself useful; good
plain cook and housekeeper references. Address
Widow, Critic office. fe15
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

TITANTTD-To exchange new stoves f0r old
w ones at Buffers Stove Exchange cor. 9th
and X. smokey chimneys cured or no pay. Gas and
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

LNOK SALE OR EXCHANGE-A HAND
II some property In the thrifty and healthful
village of Hamilton the probable future county
seat OF Loudoun County, Va.
Said property consists Of eightacres of excellent
land. on which is q modefnstyle house ofthirteen
rooms, large barn, carriage house ice house. and
all necessary outbuildings, all in complete order;
variety and good water. Location convenient
for summer boarders. Apply at the Real Estate
Hotel. corner of Third street and Pennsylvania
aYenue lal7
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

VXTANTED-LADIES AND CHILDREN'S
w undercothing to make, cheap, by a first
class hald, references given. Address Miss Ella.
Trellis Critic Office fel6
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

WANTED =. THREE UNFURNISHED
wv rooms, suitable for houselz eeping,
Pennsylvania avenue or NJ steeet, between
Twenty second and Thirty-second streets N. W.
Address or apply 10 l239 Thirtieth street north.
west. fel5
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-AT A GREAT
II bargain, 500 acres ten miles from Washing
tenant houses in splendid repair; abundance Of
fruits OF az Kinds, Weil-waterea and WEI @weiiienced;
exchange for property in this city or Virginia
suitable for summer b0arders. VIM. H. MAIN d
BROS cor. Penna. ave- and Sd sta, oc22
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

"ANTED-I WILL GIVEslO0 TO ANY ONE
w procuring me position In any of the De.
partments except the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. Address Y. Y, 9O6 street northwest.
fel5-3ts
The Evening critic., 1882-02-16

"ANTED-A PLACE BY A MAN TO
w wait on table and do general homework;
wages no object. Address No. 0 Foundry Place.
feI5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The comet was brilliant this morning in
The Southeast until after five o'clock.
The tide i'll the river this morning was
The highest of the week Many OF the
Whaires We're overlooked. and King street
WAS Hooded up TO Union street.
Peyton ;. Coles, esq, Of Charlottesville,
Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, was
in the city to-day
Judge \: b. Meade, of the Corporation
Court, reached here Yesterday, but in re-
Spouse TO telegram left for Richmond.
y marriage license was issued in Wash
ln2ton yesterday to Edward w. Petty, of
this city, and Mary F. Walker, of Great
Falls; Va.
y match game of base ball was played
yesterday between the Golden Star nine and
the Potomac nine, resulting in victory for
the latter, by the following score Potomacs
8, Golden Stars +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

THE W. < w. Il. R.--The engineers of
the Washington and Western railroad have
been making preliminary survey of the
route from the river TO Berryville and west
oft. The line as surveyed crosses the town
from east to west. We arc informed that a
survey will be made running by the town
on Its northern side, to ascertain which will
be the better as well rs the cheapest line,
before the road is located II seems, how
ever, that Beriyvillc is to be made point
IN the location OF the road. When COM
pleted TO junction with the 5. Y. r. R. it
ought to receive Il large share Of the pas
senger travel from the South TO Washington.
clarke Courier.
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". B. WADDEY, ITO King street.
- 7=ass- -a-=-zsaz-
PROPOSALS.
Il NOT O,CGfI llS.
NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

Sealed proposals for the MASONRY and SUPER
STRUCTURE of an IRON BRIDGE, to he erected
across Oecoquan Run ut BANDS Ford in Prince
william county, will be received by the under
signed Commissioners until SATURDAY, Sep
TENDER the Both, Mt noon, when they will be OPEN
cd at the Cannon House, in Manassas
The Masonry will consist of one abutmcnt on the
south side OF the run GA twenty four feet above
ordinary low water mark in height, 1G) sixteen
tcet WIDE. eight feet thick at bottom and four feet
thick at the top to be placed on foundation 40.
proved by the Commissioners and laid in cement
; up to three feet above low water mark and above
that point the front to be laid in cement and back
III lime. The wing walls to be (22) twenty-five
fest long 6) six feet thick ut bottom and four feet
at top. The centre pier To &c eight feet thick at
the bottom and four feet ut top twcnty-three feet
wide at bottom, including the point, and sixteen
feet at'thc top of corresponding height with the
abutment and laid in cement and lime in the same
manner. The abutmcnl on the north side is deem
ed by the Commissioners sufficient to sustain the
superstructulc and vii! only require tn be pointed
with cement and proper Bridge seats placed upon
it, Bridge seats will also Ia required upon the
pier and the south abmtment, those on the pier to
be two feet square by 10 inches thick and on the
abutments to he two feet by three and 10 inches
thick and all the Masonry to be- first-class Bubble
work. Contractors will have the advantage of all
the stone in the work which will be taken down
and will be required to tear down the pier and all
work on the south side of the run and prepare
tue louhdatiOhS. ordinary cd,lnP tO be put in
the wing walls.
Plans and specifications of the Masonry can be
seen ut the Office of the Manassas Gazeiip on APP
phcation to j. J. Davies, esq. Bids for this work
may be for the job in gross or by the perch.
The superstructure 70 be two equal spans of 131)
one hundred and thirty.tive feet each High truss
and Double intersection with wrought iron shoes,
and to bear 100 one hundred pounds per super
fetal foot of floor measure, four used as factor of
safety; width Of roadway t12) twelve feet floor
beams to be of wrought iron, solid rolled .I'
beams; flooring to be of solid white box oak
| free from knot-holes ard two inches thick and
clear of sap
Bids for the whole work or for Superstructurc
and Masonry separatclywllb he received and consid-
cred. Payment will be made as follows One-half
on the completion and reception of the work by
the Commissioners and the residue in (12) twelve
months from that date bearing interest at six per
| cent per annum.
CRAWFORD CUSHING,)
]. T. LEACHMAN, Comm'rs
J.P MANUEL.
sep162aw2w
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Thought He was q Man.

~ cs: ever since bought him that suit
of clothes he thinks he is a man." "Why,
dear bless my SOUL hadn't noticed his
new suit Where in the world did you get
1t? Oh! isn't ii handsome? 1t fits so well
ana looks so neat, no wondcrhe thinks him.
self man! Where did you say you got it p
AT +. Robinson \ Co.'S, 800 Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. G.
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ncighborhood are filled with gunncrs and Il
great number of birds arc being slaughtered.
On Tuesday last Mr.. Greenwood killed 1870
sola out of li0 shots. and 46 black birds in
shots. Other spor>men are hoas;:n" Of
luck almost rs good as that of AIr. Green
woods;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

THE PoToMAC MANUFACTURING CoMPA-
NY.--An important meeting of the Board OF
Directors OF the Potomac Manufacturing
Company, as stated in yesterdays GAZETTE,
was held at the office Of the company i'll
this city yesterday afternoon.
There were present Capt. J. i. Archer.
Capt. Ross, Major J. W. Green. rol Bright
Judge Roach, Mr. t'ranl. Hume, Col. L;!;-
coin and Mr. Elkins. Several Of the meni-
bers of the Board were absent.
After some discussion an election for OIL
GERS of the company WAS gone iatr, result
ing as follows: President Capt Toss OF
Maine Secretary, Col. Lincoln. of Michigan;
Treasurer Mr.. Enncrsou OF Boston.
The III, t. ing continued IN session until nj
Ter five clor., and l,luns for future opera
lions; in lh. city were freely discussed, and
it is said that conclusions were reached that
will prove very satisfactory TO AleXan-
drians. The acceptance of the Presidency
of the company by Capt. Goss. who is one OF
the largest ship builders in Maine, and Il
man Of energy aud fine business; qttalilica-
TONS is looked upon a. Il guarantee of the
success OF the enterprise.
Ii il UNDERSTOOD that the !cur"sniIrii COM
pany. r:,;i!,iy independent o! the Napor
Fuel Company. which has lurnnnrr:, in Bos-
ton, starts "lIl with i cash capital of 5000,
uOO 10 h" used III making some needed i'm
provcmcnts and the erection Of Il rolling
mill in connection with the iron works.
operations III which vii! be resumed at an
early day. Already alterations in some Of
the furnaces in the works, 10 increase their
steel producing capacity, nave been COM
mcnced. The ori9ina! plan Of the company
10 build iron vessels here is still being dis
cusscd, and the election Of Capt Goss, an
old and experienced builder, was for the
development Of that plan. The directors of
the company were in consultation in Wash
ington again this morning.
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FROST THIS MoRNING.-Th cold wealth
er Of last night was followed this morning.
farmers report, by Il white frost, the first of
the season. The farmers in the neighbour
rood OF Clouds Mill, fearing another, and
heavier iros. commenced to-day gathering
their late corn, although not yet ripe; for
the purpose Of saving the fodder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

THE AUDITORS REpoRr-The report of
the Auditor Of the city, which has been
recently printed and distributed, is high
II commended for the care and accllrl-
cy with which ii has been prepared, and
gentlemen not connected with the city GOV
eminent have received numerous applica-
tons from different cities in the State for
il Auditor nr"ckctt will, no doubt. with
pleasure, furnish the report to anyone
applying to him for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

DISTRICT TENT OF RECHAElrEs.~-T
District Tent of Rechabitcs, in which Poto-
mae lent OF this city isreprescntcd Capt.
joshua Ellis, Mark Norris, and Theo. Fl.
Cook, commenced its annual session in
Portsmouth, "Wednesday night. District
Deputy Chief Ruler Joshua Ellis presiding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

CIRCUIT Court FOR THE CITY-Jullye
James Keith presiding. -Barnum VS. Bar
mum; issne out of chanccry; jury appeared
pursuant 10 adjournment and case still in
prO@ res
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GEORGE M'BURNEY & SON.
GROCERS CORNER WASHINGTON STREETS
EDUCATIONAL.

SPESCERlAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, LIN
~ coin Hall Building, cor. 9th and d SITS. Day
and evening sessions for the education of and
daughters and men and women for self-support
and real life. The branches taught are the Eng
lish Language; Business Arithmetic; Spencerian
Practical Pcnmanship; Book keeping By single
aud double entry. adapted to every variety of
business Business Practice. wholesale, retail and
banking, employing the methods of accounts,
business papers and correspondence adopted by
leading business houses: Physical and Vocal Gull
ture; Political Economy; Commercial Law; Bust
ness Ethics Special departments in Elocution
phnnograph% and Drawing. in charge OF best
masters. College open August 2S, and thereafter
Tor the reception of students dayaor evening.
TUITION:
BY the year in monthly instalments of $40. $50
The quarter, twelve weeks, 20
Year scholarship for day or evening so
Evening tuition, three months, 1G
one month, 6
The new handsomely illustrated College An
nounccmcnt, containing full information, sent
free upon application by mail ut the college
office. HENRY {. SPENCER PRINCIPAL
SARA A. SPENCER. Nirc-Principal
WaShinutou spp4-1m#
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Voters Of the Second and Fourth wards
must be registered between next Monday
and Saturday, or they cannot vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

REVENUE LANES. Brown Allen, Audi
tor, has completed the codifed revenue laws
OF the state and forwarded to the Commits
sioncr Of Revenue OF this city Il copy, which
is one OF the best set sent from the Auditor )
office, containing all matters, forms and laws
appcrtainlnS 10 the revenue, in addition TO
which Is added the number oil miles distant
from each city. town or comfy, from the
city of Richmond; Il schedule Ufroutes from
each court house To the cities of Richmond
Williamsburg and Stallnton, with the names
ofall stations and stopping places on the
routes; tables showing the times for the
commencement ofthc regular terms Of the
Court Of Appeals. and ofcircuit. corporation
and county courts; the names Of the differ.
ent judges, treasurcrs, shcritis, common
wealth attornies. clerks. surveyors, super.
intendents Of schools, district commissioners
Of the revenue and their post offices, rates
ofpostage and list Of all the post offices il,
the state; the government Of Virginia
names of the governor, lieutenant governor,
attorney general, secretary of the common
wealth, adjutaut general, Supreme Court OF
Appeals, residence and names Of Judges
chancery court of Richmond, name Of Judge
and clerk; board of public education and
officers, board of public works, lunatic asy-
lums, institutions for the deaf, dumb aud
blind residence and names Of senators and
representatives in Congress names OF mem
bers OF the State Senate, with commence
ment and ending Of term of Office: also
names and residences of members of the
House of Delegates and other valuable infor.
nation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

VOTERS of the Second and Fourth Wards must
re-rtsSter between next Monday and Saturday or
they cannot vote.
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WANTED.-A good TOBACCO STRIPPER
w immediately. cor King and Royal streets,
-hd lloor. sep27-:}t
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VOTERS OF the Scrond and Fourth Wards mus,
re-rcgiStrr between next Monday AMI Saturday OF
they caunut vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The quarterly session
ofthc county Lodge of Good Templars of
Fairfax and Alexandria counties convened
at Vienna yesterday with Capt. E. Van
Slycke in the chair
Delegates from five Of the eight lodges
were in attendance and considerable bust
ness was transacted. d. w. Whiting of Gold
en- Light lodge of this city, was elected dele.
gate to the Grand Lodge, which meets in
Warrenton in November next. G. p. Berk-
ley of Providence Lodge, was elected alter
nate.
The next session will be held at Fairfa Y
{. H.. in January.
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f"TEEs "f the Second and Fourth Wards must
rc-rcslstcr between next Monday and Saturday o,
they cannot vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-29

Voters Of the Second and Fourth wards
must rcrcgiStcr between next Monday and
Saturday. or they cannot vote.
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APPEALS D1sMIssED.-The appeal cases
of r. Smoot. appellee. against Geo Shor-
ter and \. S. Wright. appellants, of Alex
andria county. was up in the County Court,
Judge James Sangstcr presiding, yesterday.
Damages were assessed against the APP
pellee Tor trespass in driving cattle through
the places of the appellants hy q justice of
the peace of Alexandria county. and the
appellee declined to pay the Judgment and
appealed to the County Court The Court
dismissed the appeals for want of juris,lic-
ton and assessed the costs against the APP
pellee