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, THE WASHINGTONIAV. WASHINGTON. SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1845. TERMS OF THIS PAPER. To cit zens of Washington, Georgetown, and Alex andria, tlie Wasminutonian will be delivered every Saturday, at FIFTEEN CENTS per month, payable monthly. Single paperB (sent by muil) will be TWO DOL LARS per year, puyab e in advance, in all cases. Any per?-oii remiuing us F1VK DOLLARS will re ceive I'll l( EE papers, to any address, one year. For TEN DOLLARS we will mail SEVEN papers one year. Under thin we cannot go, an the expenses attending 'he conducting of a paper in this city is al mo?t as greut as in any part of the United States. All persons friendly to the cause are requested to aid us, by procuring subscribers. {Kr Postmasters are authorized, under the law, to remit the names of subscriber* and money. All communications to the publishers must be free of postage. GEORGE SAVAGE. In our last we took occasion to repel an unjust accusation brought against the individ ual whose name is at the head of this article. Temperance men are prepared to expect some degree of persecution, and have made up their minds to endure it calmly and patiently. They cannot be turned aside from the path of duty, by the attempts which are sometimes made to asperse their characters, and injure their rep utation. Before they entered upon their work they "counted the co9t," and have not been disappointed in any thing that has happened. They are even prepared to endure a greater amount of reproach than has yet been meted out to them. Few individuals have shared more largely in those persecutions lhan George Savage. The drunken, the worthless, the vile, the in terested, the moderate drinker, the Christian wine-bibber, have all been ready, in their turn, to pour upon his head the vials of their indignation. But in the midst of all he has been sustained by public confidence and appro bation. Let any individual take up the pledge of the " Freemen's Vigilant Society," of which Mr. S. is the president, and to which he has main ly directed his energies for several years past, and he will find in that paper the proofs not merely of his zeal, but also of his success. We have been informed that three thousand namrs have been affixed to that pledge since the formalicn of the Society. These names embrace individuals from the highest to the lowest rank in society. Senators, Represen tatives in Congress, Judges, Officers of the Army and Navy, Physicians, Merchants, Law yers, Clergymen, Mechanics, Laborers, have alike gone forward, and in noble disregard of the frowns and sneers of the thoughtless and vicious, have united in the great object of this Society, and its kindred associations. A large amount of this success is to be ascribed to the persevering efforts of George Savage ! When other hands have become feeble?when other hearts were faint?his was the firm hand and the fearless heart which prompted to renewed efforts in the cause. Nor has it been only at the public meetings of the Society that he has made himself conspicuous. Carrying out the great principles of the association, he has gone out into the homes and habitations of the abandoned and dissolute, and has been the means of rescuing scores of them from ruin. Many an eye when it sees blesses him; for unto homes of sorrow and sadness he has car ried comfort and joy. He has not manifested his attachment to the cause merely by words. Others have wished it success?some have contributed to its support?but from, the com mencement of this great movement in our city, it lias imposed a heavy and continued tax upon the subject of this notice Without being wealthy, he has given most liberally of his means to sustain the cause. It must be pleasant to him to know that, while an occasional shaft is hurled at him, he enjoys the regards of a community who know his worth, and appreciate bis disinterested labors. If it were even otherwise, he has the "testimony of a good conscience," and is look ing forward to the reward of his labors in a better world. WHAT HAVE I DONE ? What have I done for the promotion of the cause of Temperance? We commend this question to the serious consideration of the friends of our cause. It is our wish to impress ujfon every mind the conviction of personal, individual responsibility in this matter. Our position in this District is an elevated one ; our march is onward, and the measure of our success has exceeded our most sanguine ex pectations. But by what means, and through what instrumentality, have these triumphs been achieved? It is not our wish--it is not our purpose?to detract from the labors of any who have rendered service to this cause. Nay, it will always give us pleasure to think and speak of them, whether they be of the num ber of our own citizens, or mere sojourners in our midst, in terms of the highest praise. Their record is on high ; and they need no words of adulation as the reward of past ser vices, or the incentive to continued efforts in the cause. Is it not true, however, that the burden of this work has been thrown upon a few individuals, in our respective cities? Has every member of our societies felt his indi vidual responsibility? Has not the foolish thought been cherished by hundreds, that they had no influence whatever, and could donothing to proqajte the interests of the cause? Com paratively few have the talent to speak in public, on this subject; but is there not another influence which may be exerted?other means of promoting the objects of our organization Other doors of usefulness find success thrown open before us, which every individual is called to improve? Cannot the friends of temperance encourage, more generally, the public meetings which are held ? Can they not seek the victims of intemperance in the haunts of pollution and wretchedness, and by the " word fitly spoken," endeavor at least to point the unfortunate the way to honor, to happiness, and to God? None can tell the influence of kindness in cases like these. The drunkard is not lost to feeling?to sensibility. Every vestige of goodness has not been oblit erated from his drunken mind?his sinful heart. The loving Father of erring and sinful man has not given him up. There is hope for the drunkard. Let every man, woman, and child, look about him, and inquire whether some duty has not been neglected?whether some opportunity to do good has not passed away unimproved. Our past successes must not satisfy us, but only urge us forward to new enterprizes. We meditate a better state of things than many of our friends have permitted themselves to hope?even the entire suppression of the traffic and use of intoxicating drinks in the commu nity ; and to secure this desirable end, we "expect every man to do his duty." Shame shame to the careless and indifferent! Go and look at the miseries which still exist? think how God is dishonored?how his Sab bath's are profaned?how crime and misery swell up to Heaven; listen to the wailings which come to us upon every breeze, and then, turning away from these scenes of guilt, and pollution, and misery, think of that cause, stamped with the seal of Heaven's approba tion, which proposes the remedy for many of these evils. Then ask the question, what have I done to promote the cause of temper ance ? A SIGN. A certain rum-seller, in the First Ward, re turns his thanks, in an advertisement published in the " Union," to Mr. Savage, for holding a meeting opposite to his establishment, on Monday evening last; and considers himself greatly benefitted by the movement. We trust, therefore, we shall not hereafter be obliged to listen to the complaints that we are doing wrong and violence to our rurn-sel ling friends, by holding temperance meetings in the vicinity of their places of business. If they are really benefitted thereby, what right have they to complain ? None, surely. They will, of course, be desirous that these meetings should be continued, and will facilitate us in making the necessary arrangements for hold ing them. We wish them to understand that with them, as men, we have no quarrel; but against the practices in which they are en gaged we have proclaimed undying hate. Nor shall we cease our efforts until these practices are abandoned, and our community is delivered from their baleful influence. ! But is our friend J. really in earnest ? Is it probable that the twenty individuals who there and then signed the pledge, some of whom have been in the habit of visiting his estab lishment, will exert no influence in this mat ter ? Will they, likely, become the dupes and slaves of drunkenness ? " The shoe pinches," but we cannot help it. And now that we are on this subject, we name a fact for which we give our own name as the voucher. Upon the square on which the advertiser resides, within a short time, the two following cases have occurred: Mrs. , a young woman, about twenty five years of age, died from the effects of in temperance, (so said the jury of inquest,) and the whole of the personal effects in the house, would not probably nave sold for ten dollars; not even a change of raiment was lound, in which the corpse could be decently interred. Mr. , with an excellent wife and several small children, died of delirium tremens, leaving his family in the most abject poverty. It was agonizing to witness his conduct in his last hours, and hear his language. In the very agonies of death, he rushed fronv the house, staitling the neighborhood by his fearful cries, and was carried back to his home by the writer j of this notice* a raving maniac. Who sold or gave the liquor which brought i about these results? Where rests the learlul responsibility? And is it required of us that we shall be silent with all these things trans piring before us? We dare not be silent, j Heaven and Earth would alike reproach us for such a course. Heaven is our witness that we cherish none but the kindest feelings, and will not give un | necessary offence. V\ e have one question to ask?will our friend J. answer it? Did he make any threat himself, or did he hear a threat made by another, against one of the speaker's, on the occasion alluded to? Was any thing said by him, or in his hearing, about " shooting " the Savage? We do not affirm that any such threat was made; but "a matter was brought to our ear," and we should like to have the question answered. Does Mr. J. desire that another meeting shall be held in his vicinity ? If he does, and will indicate the time most agreeable ta him self, we promise him our attendance, and the attendance of the other gentlemen to whom he is under so many obligations, for the in crease of patronage. The Temperance people, throughout the entire country, celebrated the 4th in the most patriotic manner. In Norwich, Connecticut, an immense gathering of the " Cold Water Army" took place; in which, it is estimated, at least 1,500 girls and boys united. In Wor cester, Mass., the turnout was immense, and addresses were delivered by Hon. John Davis, and others. At Lowell, Mass., ii it, estimated that 4,000 persons partook of the collation in the new factory, not yet in operation. In Bos ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and various other cities and towns of the Union, the Orders ot the Sons of Temperance, United Brothers of Temperance, Rechabites, &c., celebrated the day spiritedly, without spirit. We have not room this week for particulars; in fact we are compelled to lay over several articles intended for this paper, beside communications?our local information having extended beyond our anticipation. Reduction or Fare on the Baltimore Railroad.?The Baltimore Patriot of Wed nesday evening informs us that, at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, on that day, it was voted that the fare on the Washington road be two dol lars between Washington and Baltimore, on and after Monday next. We are inclined to think this won't do. It is hardly fair that our citizens should pay the same fare for 39 miles, that is paid between New York and Boston, a distance of 225 miles. It won't do, Messrs. Directors, you may depend on it. On Wednesday evening the Lancaster Fen cibles, and their escort, the Washington Light Infantry, visited the Mansion* and paid their respects to the President of the United States. His excellency received the visiters in his usual kind and gentlemanly manner, and boun tifully supplied them with?ice water.? That's the way to destroy evil customs, and elevate the character of this mighty nation. At n meeting of the Fkankijn Fire Company, held at their Hnll on Saturday evening last, the 5th inst.. Mr Iardella offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adoptod: Whereas, in the sudden and melancholy decease ol our late fellow-member, James K Knowlep, we re cognise the hand of an inscrutable Providence, re minding us that in thi " midst of life we are in dealh," whilst we deplore the loss which wMl be sustained by his family, his associates, and the community in gene ral, we bow submissively to the bereavement that has so severely afflicted us. Resolved, 1 hat, from personal knowledge for many years, we have known him to be u virtuous and esti mable citizen, in whom were combined all the qualifi cations of an upright man, and a sincere Christian. Resolved, That in all our associations with him, we have ever found him to bo prompt in the discharge ot his duty, courteous to his comrades, and entitled to their highest respect. Resolved, That we sincerely sympathise with the bereaved widow of our deceased member, and humbly trust an overruling Providence, which -tempers the wind to the shorn louib, will nfTord them tho solace and protection which their destitute condition requires Resolved That this company will attend in a body the funeral of our deceased brother, and that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family. Resolved. That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the city papers. ROBER r COLTMAN, P. F. F. Co. L. A. Iardella, Secretary. SUMMER ARRANGEMENT^ Ariival and departure of the Washington and Alexan dria Steamboats. Leave Alexandria, at 8,10*, 1 3*, and G o'clk. Leave Washington, at 9,11*,2?, 4?, and 7 o'clk. LOCAL DOING-sT | CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. Hoard ok Aldermen, 3Iondav, June 7, 1815. After the consideration and disposal of the unfinished business of the late Board Mr. Thornly, fiom the committee to which was referred the nomination of Ignatius Howe, as police constable of the Gth Ward, made a report thereon, recommending that the nomination be confirmed. The nomination was then considered und confirmed. A communication was received from the Mayor, nominating H. R. Mnryman as police constable for the Third Ward; which was considered and confirmed The Board, on motion, resumed the consideration of the Mayor's communication of tho 23d June, making nominations; when the following nominations were considered and confirmed : Commissioners of Centre Market. Walter Clarke, WilliamOrme, John Ii. Goddnrd. Clerics of Markets. William Serrin for the West. John Waters for the Centre. II. B Robertson, assistant for Centre. Peter Little for the Eastern Branch. Inspectors and Measurers of Lumber. JI,?n!T D*vl8' Benjamin Bean, William G. Deale, William Douglass, John W. Ferguson, John G. Robinson. Wood Carders and Coal Measurers. James Gaither, Nathaniel Plant, John P. Hilton, Richard VVimsatt, Samuel Kilman, John B. Ferguson. Gauffers and Inspectors. Nicholas Callan for the 1st. and 2d Wards. Florian Hitz for the 3d and 4th Wards. Measurers of Grain, tyc. James Gaither for the 1st District John B Ferguson for the 2d District. Commissioners of the. West Burial Ground. Samuel Drury, John Wilson, J. C Harkness ; Guy Graham, Sexton Commissioners of the. East Burial Ground. James Marshall, John P. Ingle ; Thomas J. Barrelt, Sexton. Scavengers. G. P. McGlue, for the 1st Ward. Luke Richardson, for the 1st district, 2d Ward. urn?8 for the 2d district, 2d Ward. Wuham Johnson, for the 1st district, 3d Ward. Launcelot Wilson, lor tho 2d district, 3d Ward. James Hollidge, for the 3d district, 3d Ward. John I ox, for the 4th Ward Osborn Turner, for the 5th Ward. ? ' John Cox, jr , for the Gth Ward. A communication was received from tho Mayor, re-nominaling William Cooper, ij --as Commissioner of the i hird Ward. ' ',w nomination was then, on motion, referred to I Messrs. I homly, Lenox, and Byington. Messrs^ Htzpatrick and Len<>* were, on mo'ion, appointed a committee to info m the Board of Common ( ouncil that this Board was rendy to meet in joint meeting, for the purpoe of designating a police mag istrate for the 4th Ward And the Board of Common Council appearing, this Board took a recess. I he two Boards having assembled in joint meeting, Samuel Bacon, Esq , President of the Board of Com mon Council, was called to the chair, and E.J Mid dleton Secretary of the Board of Aldermen, was ap pointed secretary. r The Board then proceeded, by ballot, to designate a police magistrate for the 4th Ward, in place of W. W Stewart, resigned ; and, upon counting the ballots. (Mr Magnifier, of the Board of Aldermen, and Mr. Lawrence, of the Board of Common Council, having been appointed tellers,) it was declared that E W small wood was duly designated. And the joint.meeting disso'ved Mr Lenox asked to be cxcuscd from serving on the committee Appointed on the nomination of Wm Cood er, jr., as Commissioner of the Third Ward ? and the question being tnken.it was decided in tho affirmative. I he Chair then appointed Mr Barclay on the com mittec. And then tho Bonrd ndjournpd. Board of Common Council.?After the consid Bideration of various petitions, bills, &c., of little in terest to tho reader? Mr Burciik submitted the following resolution which was read and laid on the table: ' Resolved, I hat a'committee of be instructed to inquire into the propriety ai this lime of making nro v-ision for finishing the south front of the City flail and the fronts of the east and west wings, ae far as those wings have been constructed ; and if, in the opinion of the committee, it ia proper, that they b? instructed to report a bill for that purpose. k? l'he Board, on motion; ai^journcd. accidents on the fourth. When our paper went to press on Friday evening Inst, we had not learned ol iho melancholy accident* which had occurred during the day. In Georgetown, Mr. Christian Manuyettk, a member of the Morgan Riflemen, had hi* arm dread fully shattered by the premature discharge of a cannon in firing the early salute. He was iured: the arm has been amputated, hut little hopes tire entertained of his recovery. Another individual was slightly injured at the same time. The saddest calamity which has ever occurred in our city, on a similar occasion, wis that of the death of Mr. James K Knowi.es, and the injury ?UHla1"?' by Mr William Magee and his three children, and of a colored woman, by the accidental discharge ol a stand of fire rockets . Mr. Knowles, accompanied by his wife, ana bib distance of more ihan three hundred yards from the immediate place of exhibition, wan Ml**** instantly i he sha't of the rocket entering his left breast, and piercing his heart. Who can tell the agony ol that young wife, as the bleeding form of her husband fell into her arms! the shriek which went up to Heaven, and which was heard by the thousands who were present to witness the exhibition, told the learful "'ory of that agony. They were young, with a lovely child hut a few months old to bind them together, and to make life desirable. Hand in hand they had gone to the fatal spot. Unconscious of danger, they conversed of the passing scenes?visions of happiness rose up before them?when, suddenly, the shaft of death pierces the heart of the husband and father, and alter one loud shriek of distress, the swooning and distracted wife is carried to her desolate home, bereavod and broken-hearted. , The funeral of Mr. Knowles took place on Sabbatti last, and was numerously attended We are glad to perceive that an effort is made to raise a sufficient sum by voluntary subscription to relieve the wants of this bereaved family. Tne deceased was a man of irre proachable character, and his family are entitled to the sympathy ol the public. ... i Mr. Magee was also much injured; his arm having been dreadfully lacerated. His three children were considerably injured; two being sevorely burnt from the fire of the passing rocket, and the third was struck in the side by the rocket staff. The children are do ing well. Not so with the paient?he is in a critical situation; his physician is of the opinion that he will lose the use of the arm, if not the arm itself-and it :s possible that more fatal consequences may ensue. Mr. M. is 8 strict teetotaler?a Son of Temperance an honest and industrious man, with a fami y of seven children dependent on his exertions. While the sym pathies of the public are justly aroused in ameliorating the pangs of the fatal blow in another case, we would call attention to this, as being, in our opinion, of equal A colored woman also received a most horrible wound, and has since died. We have one suggestion to make while upon tnis subject. We arc not sure that these sad events are not traceable to unjustifiable carelessness. We shal not repeat rumors which have reached us in regard to this point: of one thing we are perfectly satisfied? the stands or forms, from which the rockets were dis charged, were not such as they ought to have been. This has been a defect in all similar exhibitions which have taken place here, for years past; and it is only , wonderful that accidents even more terrible than ih">se now recorded, have not bofore occurred 1 hey never have Ueen made sufficiently strong. Placed ' merely on the surface of the ground, frail in their structure, it was to have been expected that at some time or other, such a catastrophe would have taken place, by thoir overthrow. Why could they not have been secured in such a manner as to guard against this danger? It would have taken a few more dollars to have rendered them thus secure; but what is such a consideration compared with the fearlul sacrifices of Friday night? ,. .. Our citizens are indebted to the public authorities for these exhibitions; and they are entitled to our thanks for their efforts to afford gratification. We insist, however, if these things are ever repeated, that the lives and limbs of our citizens shall not be exposed to similar dangers, which could easily be avoided, and at a very moderate cost. We commond this suggestion to the consideration ol the proper authorities. TEMP FR AN C E The Ball in Motion.?An interesting temperance i meeting was held at Fairfax Chapel, in trie county ol I Fairfax. Virginia, on Sunday last. Amazi Poe, bsq., I was called to the Chair, and Poor, Esq . appointed i Secretary. Addresses were delivered by Kev. Wil liam C. Lipscomb, Rev. C. A Davis, and Messrsi , Cammack and TiroMrsoN. forty-four persons signed j the pledge, and a Committee was appointed to prepare ; a Constitution and nominate Officers Another ineet I ing is to be held at the same place on Sabbaih the I 20th inst., at 3 o'clock, P. M. How many of our friends I from Alexandria, Georgetown, and the City, can make it convenient to attend ? Cannot our enterprising friends who have the matter in charge, make arrange ments to have the Temperance Car on the ground f We submit this for their consideration, and our friends in Fairfax need not be astonished to find a noble dele gation present, to aid them in their good work. Success to this new enterprise. A party of the city teetotalers visited Georgetown | last Sunday afternoon, and assisted our brethren there ' in the good cause. A meeting was held in Parrott s I woods, and 12 signed the pledge. We would thank i our friends in Georgetown if they would send us a short notice of their different meetings, as our engage ments are such that we cannot attend them. A meeting was also held on Sunday afternoon, across the Eastern Branch, by our friends from the Navy Yard?see communication. On Sunday evening we listened to a very good Sermon on Temperance, by the Rev. J. C. Smith, I at the Presbyterian church. 9th street. We are of the opinion that the clergy of this city are far behind the times. We very seldom hear of sermons on this sub ject- and when preached, they are too much guarded there is a fear of touching the prominent root?the traffic. The clergy of Now York, we believe it is, have formed themselves into a society, without respect to creed, and are zealously co-operating with the tee total maas in carrying on this work. Wo want to see our cler"y take the stand in the street, market-house, or other place, fide by side with Savage, Whipple, Cammack, and others, and there debate the subject before the people, in order that they may be informed that teetotalisin is necessary for the salvation of both Church and State. It is time thev had come out, and 1 taken a more prominent part in this great work. We 1 consider it to be their special duty. On rcforring to 1 our Local Directory, we find that there are 29 churches i in this city, consequently there are that number of j I preachers, at least. Out of this number we have | kour as subscribers to this paper. Is this right ? On Monday evening a portion of the 1" reemen s I Vigilant Total Abstinence Society held a street moot ing in the First Ward, by invitation from residents of ; that part of the city. ' The meeting was well attended, and 25 signatures obtained to the pledge. On Tuesday evening, the stated meeting of the above Society, at the Club House, was well attended. The singing tiiis evening was very good. Mr. Leonard, of Ohio, delivered an interesting and instructive lec ture on the history of Intomporance. 8 signed. On Wednesday evening the Potomac T. A Society held their stated weekly meeting at the school house, Maryland avenue. The meeting was well attended. Messrs Beck and Edmondston related parts of their experience, and a genlleniBii from the first ward favor ed the audience with an excellent address. The latter gentleman is a new hind, in ihis region at least, and we consider his reasoning powers first rate We are much in want of speakers, and we hope he will he a constant attendant at our different meetings. The pre sident of this society, J L. Smith, esq., also addressed the meeting, and several songs were sHng ; altogether ihis was a good mealing, but?no signers. Another meeting was held on Thursday ovening in the First Ward, opposite the Union Engine House. The meeting was addressed by the indomitable Savage, Rev. C. A. Davis, Rev. Mr. Brown, and the whole-souled Cammack, who closed the proceedings with one of his irresistible appeals. The way the signers came up at this meeting will shake Old Alky in this Ward. 32 signed the pledge on this occasion. A few more meetings of this sort, and the Ward is redeemed. The firemen and oihcrs, in this Ward, intend to establish, next week, a teetotal society for this part of the city. Go ahead, the day is your own. Jost and Co. don't care?no, not they. Runaway Negroes.?A large party of runaway negroes passed through this city last Tuesday morning before day-light, armed with clubs, scythes, &c. They took the l-rederick road until ihey arrived atClubtown, where they were overtaken by the sheriff of Mont gomery, and a posse of citizens he had summoned to aid him. When commanded to surrender, Ihey re fut-ed, and showed fight. One of them snapped a pis tol three times at one of tho "^ens, who then shot his assailant, wounding b:;i0 ^verely. '1 hey resisted until eight were wountje(l. Seventeen wero then captured, v ^ wjth |ho WOUIUjed placed in Rockville J uuring Tuesday night six more were captured and confined. On Thursday morning they were brought into the city and secured in jail, The Lanoasti* F*ncible8?T1?i? Hiia company. tUhni^ vhr.n^?d ?f3ptain1 d?chman. arrived fn ! "?n yrr?"* Yw,t'on Wednesday last, in the rooming train. I hey were received at the depot bv the Liehc Infantry, Lieut. McKkan commanding, and escorted H,T?h ci'y to th?ir q?arter?, the National Hotel. In the afternoon, they visited the Capitol, Patent Office, National Inxtitute, &c. In the evening the visiters were escorted by the Infantry to the Presi dent s Mansion : thence to the residence of the Secre tary of State, where they partook of refreshments, and returned to their quarters. On Thursday morning tho Fencibles drilled in front ? . ,r (Iuar'er8; here the Infantry again joined them, when they took up the line of march lor the steamboat, and proceeded to vixit Mount Vernon. On their return, p.'topped at Alexandria, by invitation, and were received by the fine companies of that town, under command of Capt Snyder; and by the city company, National Blues, Capt. Tuckkr, which visited Alexau aria lor the purpose of uniting in the reception of the Fencibles. The battalion, after parading through Alexandria, visited the Town Hall, and partook of a bountiful collation prepared by the Alexandrians. Returning to the city, the Fencibles and Light Infantry repaired to Brown's Hotel, and sat down to a sump tuousdinner, at the invitation of the proprietor of that establishment. On yesterday morning the Fencibles departed for home, in the 6 o'clock train ; they were fantryed ** ^ Jep0t by the WaahinBton Light In ADVERTISEMENTS. " Here silver pence are turn'd to golden pounds." CHEAP TAILORING ESTAB LISHMENT. CC. BEVERIDGE, Pennsylvania avenue, ? between 4? and 6th street, opposite Cole man's Hotel, is prepared to make up clothing of every description in the most approved style, and at the shortest notice, in a manner not surpassed lor workmanship by any establishment in the city. I he following prices have been adopted to suit the times, viz: Making and trimming Coats in the best style #8 00 " ' 44 Pants ?? i4 2 oo 44 " Vests " *' 4 75 Making Coats without trimmings - - - 6 00 " Pants " ...... 105 " Vests ? t ^5 All work warranted to fit in a superior style. N. B. Gentlemen and children's clothing cut to order in the most fashionable style, and so arranged that there can be no mistake in making them up July 12 tf 6 LACES, RIBBONS, EDGINGS, fyc. fyc. The original and genuine new YORK CHEAP LACE STORE, known from Maine to Georgia to be the only establishment where Lace Goods can be bought for half their value. J. T &f C. KING Pennsylvania avenue, between 1(M and 1M streets, invite the attention of the Ladies to their new stock of RICH and FASH IONABLE LACE and FAACY GOODS, which, for variety, quality, and style, far surpass any be fore offered in this market As our stock is too large, and too varied, to specify every article, we only say that we have now about 5,000 ps. of rich BONJXET RIBBON, from 6$ to 31J cents per yard. 8,000 ps. CAP RIBBON, from 2 to 16 cents per yard 700 different patterns of RICH and MAGNIFI CENT N ETS, for Shawls, Mantles, Capes, Caps, &c. &c., from 6j cents to $2 per yard. 9,999 patterns of LACES and EDGINGS, all new style, and cheaper than at any other store in the universe. 10 boxes good KID GLOVES, only 374 cents per pair, worth 62J. Ladies and Misses' LISLE and SILK GLOVES and MITS, from 6$ to 50 cents. Best SOLID HEADED PINS, only 5 cents. White and colored TARLATAtfDS, for dress es, 2 yards wide, at 50 and 75 cents per yard. And expected TO-MORROW, per Adams Sf Co.'j Express? A new and elegant lot of French Flowers, Swiss Muslin, Thread Laces, Edging, Inserting, $-c.., French Embroideries, Sfc 8fc., which have just landed from the last British Steamer from Europe. Also one small lot more of those CHEAP SHOES, which will be sold for 37$ ccnts, in order to close them up immediately. And a few more left of those NICE BERAGE SHAWLS, only $1 87 i and $2 25. J With such an extensive assortment of goods as we now have, we feel that it will be our fault if we do not make ours the place to buy the right ar ticle, and at the right price. June 7 tf 1^ J. T. & C. KING. business cards. "Suggestive hints of trade, and bargains rare. GROCERY SHOE STORE. ? JOHN SEXSMITH, PPennsylvania avenue, a few doors west of 9th street, north side. July 12 tf 6 AMERICAN TEMPERANCE HOTEL\ By ISAAC BEERS, Pennsylvania Avenue, near street,, WASHINGTON, D. C. June 7?y MATLOCK & GRIFFITH, MERCHANT TAILORS, A inth street, near Pennsylvania avenue. June 7?y ENGR.1 VING AND COPPERPLATE PRINTING, BY J. V. N. THROOP, Pennsylvania arenuc, between 1st and 2d streets, near the Capitol. R- Engraving on Wood. June 7?y UL YSSES WA RD^ DEALER IN LUMBER, LIME, tf C EM EAT, TWELFTH STREET AND CANAL. June 14 2 y GEORGE COLLARD, DEALER IN LUMBER, WOOD, COAL, LIME, SAND, AND CEMENT, Corner of 6th st. and Missouri Avenue. June 14 2 y NO HUMBUG. Z K. OFFUTT, F between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, Continues House. Sign, and Ornamental Painting, Glazing, and Gilding. June 7?y ~TlTw7 THOMPSON, * CABINET MAKER cf- UNDERTAKER, F between 13th and 14th sts.. north side. %# Hearses kept, and funerals attended to. June 7?y D. CLAGETT & CO., DEALERS IN FANCY AND STAP' r nnv GOODS, CARFETINGS, OIL C' ,>THS CURTAIN STUFFS, / c "uin&' June 7 ' * tf 1 S. 0. ESPEY, CHEMIST 4\1) DRUGGIST, between H <fc I streets, WASHINGTON. June 7 tf J