Evening Star Newspaper, November 28, 1854, Page 3

; ; “EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. PROCEEDINGS OF 7HE CouNCcILs —Board of Aldermen.— cast evening the board met, Mr. Vice President Clark in the chair. Mr. Borrows, rising to a question of privi- I corrected a misapprehension of a portion of a on cadre! ni axierilione! met, wi be was r as that the $60,000 of carperaiion debt to which he had alluded on that occasion, was created by the /ast municipal administration. It was not his intention to generate thi: impression, as that debt was the old and general debt of the corporation. Mr. B. proceeded to defend himself at some length against an anonymous at:ack upon himself. as he conceived. in the American Or gan, wherein he was charged with uttering the sentiments of aninfidel. He denied haviag said what was laid at his door, and explained his views on christian doctrines at some length, claiming the right, as a citizen, to believe what his Semesience told him re eslinaes al- ways respecting the ministers of the 1 as oa deserved to be respected. a Magruder reported back from the finance committee a bill for the relief of W. W. De Maine. appropriating $100, to reimbursehim in that amount, expended on corporation surveys in the last sixteeen weeks. Mr. Pearson proposed a substitute for this bill, pga, Tees directing the Mayor to au- dit and pay the claims of the said De Maine Mr. ruder held that it would be im- proper to devolve any such authority and duty je Mayor; and that this was the first tine any such account for extras was presented A ca the corporation. He went over the ry of the surveyor’s office, showing that up to the time when Mr. Ball came into that office the salary of the surveyor was but $600 perannum. Mr. Ball was allowed an as-ist- ant at $600, and now an unusually large sum in addition was demanded, it also being vaid that the claim was $.27 larger than the bill allowe i. Mr Pepper held, that if he was to be ex pected to pay his as.istants and laborers out of his $600 per annum, his own compensation would be very :mall indeed. He himself hau called on him to make extensive surveys and estimates, which he b2i made, at heavy ex- pense for assistants «nd laborers, for which the corporation should pay. Mr. Magruder, rejoining, held that Mr Pep. per was mistaken in believing thet greater labor was thrown upon the Surveyor than when Mr. Elliot held that position; and that it was the duty of the chief city Surveyor to furnish his chief assistant ull assistance required. He did not object to paying this bili; but to ite general reference to the Mayor, who shuuld not have thrown upon him any such responsi bility. He was opposed to voting money blindly, the evils of which he explained. Mr Peppercorrected Mr. Magruder; holding that there was a vast increase of Corporation work since Mr Elliot's days; explaining how common it was tocall onthe Surveyor for exira work in the way of estimates, &c. Mr. Houston advocated the enactment of the bill as it had been reported back, being op posed to voting morey exceptin specific sums. Mr. Pearson again urged that the whole sub- ject should be referred to the Mayor Mr. Magruder (on consultation with Mr. De Maine) moved to amend the bill by making its appropriation $177, instead of $100; amend- ment agreed to; and, as amended, the said bill Mr. Houston reported back from the com- mittee on unfinished business. a bill making an alley in square 494; referred to committee onimprovements. Also a communication from the Mayor in relation to the decision of the Circuit Court in the case of Holruyd vs Pum- phrey, affecting Corporaticn tax sales; referred to the finance committee. Mr. Magruder reported back from the com- mittee on finance a bill making the salary of the city surveyor $1,000 per annum; passed. Mr Marks presented a petition of B. P. Smith and others for paving the south front of square 808 ; referred to the committee on improvements. . Pepper reported back from the commit- tee on improvements, the bill hanging the name of alley in square 738 to Carroll Mr. Fitspatrick moved to lay it on the table for the time being ; agreed to. Mr. Pepper also reported back from the same committee the bill amendatory of the act requiring the center of alleys and gutters to Ly paved with hard brick, without amend- ment. Mr. P. explained that this bill only changed the present custom of paving gutters and al- leys in their centers with three ro vs of hard bricks, laid edgeways, making it obligatory to pave them with five such rows of brick in- stead of three. Mr. Johnson explained that the bill was im- properly drawn, and desired to have it re- erred back “ Mr. Magruder thought that the existing law should be properly carried out ; the three rows of brick now required would be found sufficient. A verbal amendment was here made to the bill, on motion of Mr. Clark, and as thus amended it was passed Mr. Fitspatrick reported back from the po- lice committee the bill to exempt the orphan asylums of Washington from taxes, with a sub- ee foes je Chair read the said substitute, provid- ing that the taxes on all the meaner abao- Tutely used for orphan asylum purposes, should oa to and paid tor out of the general und. Mr. Fitspatrick explained that they were at present only exempt frem taxation by suffer- ance, not by law, and it was desirable that they should be legaily exempt from taxation; some apprehended that in time to come, de. mand for back taxes would be made upon them, and this bill was to guard against any such contingency upon the regularly incor- porated asylums, the two—the Protestant and Catholic—asyiums of the city. Mr. P. argued paper length to show the propriet 'Y of passing Mr. Borrows sustained the views of Mr. F. and agreed with him in the propriety of with: holding taxation ouly from suc Property as was actually vceupied for orphan asylum pur- poses. After unimportant amendment, the said bill was then passed. Mr. Keed reported back from the committee on the fire department, a bill authorising the purchase of additional bose for the Anacostia and Columbia fire companies; passed. The Chair laid before the Board a joint reso- lution from the lower Board, authorising the publication of the Proceedings and laws of the yl ea &o , in the American Organ Mr. Borrows opposed its enactment, being opposed to spending the Corporation’s means ip any such manner. He was also Lotinclined to that journal, as it had taken to making war on the conscientious religious opinions of some of the citizens of Washington. He thought too, that the American rgan had not yet thrown off its allegiance to Queen Victoria. He could make au allowance for its errors, having been, when a young man, led off to be intolerant in matters of conscience; and he had experienced the evils of indulging in such senuments All churches in this country had done and are doing good, and he sincerely re- gretted to find a disposition to get Up & war of churches bh and was agains aiding and abetting any such war out of the finances of the corporation of Washingion. Mr. B. eon- tnuing. held that Know Nothingism was but * revamping of the old Ergtish «Guy Fawkes and no Fopery” cry, and was destined greatly t strengthen the Catholic church. Mr. Jobnaon moved to amend the bill by in cluding the Washington News also; not agreed t—yeasl,noesl0 The vote being— Yea—Mr, Johnson, Nays—Mesers. Magruder, Dove, Borrows, Bayly, Fitzpatrick, Houston, Clark, Marks ‘earson The question being next on the 3d reading of the joint resolution; it was Fejected—yeas 4, nays 7, as follows: eas—Mesers. Reed, Clark, Marks and Pear- a0n. Bayly, Bor- Nays—Mosers. Magruder, Dove, rows, Fitspatick. Houston and Johneon The Chair then iaid before the Board a bil! from te lower Bou:¢, approprivti:.g $626 & to pay Mesers Gales & Seaton for exira prin ing. Referred w the sommittse on finance. Also, « Dill from. thé lower Board, to extend the store wall slong Tiber Cieek “Heferred w the committes on mente ht the Board | P®y Also, a bill-to pay Wm: R. Woodward for} Anniversary Mustixe.—Last evening the work done on the wall of Tiber Creek. Re- ferred to the committee on finance. Also, a bill providing for the purchase of a site and erection of a market- “in the Seventh ward. Referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Magruder reported back the bill to pay Messrs. Gales & Seaton for printing, with an amendment directing the Mayor to audit and whatever may be due to Wm Thompson on account of priniing in the News, under his ait recently abrogated by joint resolu- Mr. Pearson objected to giving the Mayor authority to audit and pay the account. He wanted the appropriation made specific Mr. Magruder explained that this indebted- ness arose out of a definite contract, and that its amount was therefore specific. Mr. Fitzpatrick said that the bill had been rendered, amounting to $166 10. Mr. Magruder moved to amend the amen d- ment by making the appropriation for Mr. Thompson $166 16, as being in fall of all demands for printing. Mr. Houston addressed the Board against this amendment, on the ground that the $100 originally appropriated should cover all the e ir. Magruder explained how this account ad arisi It was to pay for the publication er ordered to be printed by the Coun- cila above and beyond what the contractors hud agreed to publish. Thus, the gentleman from the Fifth Ward (Mr. Houston) had him- sslf unintentionally caused most of this bill to accrue, by his successful motion for the publication of the reports on the liquor ques- tion. He explained, further, that tae bill in question was exceedingly moderate, and could be recovered by law. He was for promptly paying it, and thus “ saving the Corporation's credit, as well as its bacon.’’ The Chair argued that the $100, originally Sppropriased, was to cover all charges for publishing the proceedings, laws, &c., in the Lutelligencer and News. Mr. Fitspatrick explained that this account was such as had alwayg been paid, no objec- tion had ever before besm made to the pay- ment of such bills. Mr. Clark moved so te amend the amend ment, as to express that the payment was in full for all claims of Mr. Thompson against the Corporation on account ef printing. Mr Houston was opposed to paying any such bill as this, unless the Corporation was clearly bound for it. Mr. Fitzpatrick argued that there could be no doubt of that ebligation. Mr. Magruder explained the history of this amendment. The general appropriation bill iad come up from the lower Board without the regular appropriation for the Washington News. This Board had placed that appropri- ation in the bili and the lower Board struck it out. There was great danger of the loss of the bill overthis amendment. He had moved to strike it out to save the bill, under the pledge of Messrs. Houston and Marks to sup- port a special bill to make good the corpora- tion’s engagements with the publisher of the News. This amendment was to make those epgagements god. He further explained the justice of the amendment ; which, being agreed to, as amended, the said bill was then passed Mr. Marks introduced a resolution directing the committee on wharves to inquire into the expediency of extending the wharf at the foot of Eleventh street, east ; to Mr. Pepper reported back frem the com- mittes on improvements the bill to authcrize the expenditure of tue canal for three yeara. This bill was laid on the table until the next mee:ing. Also, the act authorising the extension of the stone-wall on Tiber Creek; passed. The Board then adjourned. Common Council.—The Board met at tho usual hour. and was called to order by Mr Barr, the Vice President, The resignation of Dr. Davis, as Presidext of the Board, cotning up as the first business— Mr. Clements moved that/1t be not received; which was unanimously adopted. Mr. Ruff, from the committee of ways and means, reported Board of Aldermen bili to re- fund to Joseph Howard an amount paid by him for lots improperly sold. Mr. Stewart, from the committee on im- provements, reported a bill from the Board of Aldermen, without amendment, to erect lamp posts in the Sixth ward; passed. Mr 8., from same committee. reported a bill from the Board of Aldermen, without amendment, for the repair of the Eastern market; Mr. Donn, from committee on unfinished business, reported the petition of John C. Harkness and others for improvement of M } street; referred to the commitvee on improve- ments, The following bills from the Board of Alder- men were taken up: For repairing the Canal bridge at Virginia avenue; pasced For the relief of Evan Hughes and John Hall; referred to the committee on claims. A communication was received from the Mayor notifying the Board that he had signed certain bills. Mr. C. A. Davia introduced a bill to pay to Gales & Seaton $646 50, for certain printing ordered by the two Boards. Mr. Killmon introduced a bill to extend the wall on Tiber creek at the intersection of First and C streets. Passed. Mr Duncanson, from the committee on claims, reported a bill for the relief of Louiea J. Wadsworth. Passed. Mr. Bamberger introduced a jeint resolution to erect a lamp post at the corner of Louisi+na avenue and Tenth street. Referred to com- mittee on improvements Mr. Roff introduced a joint resolution appro- priating $100 to pay for publishing the pro- ceedings and Jaws in the American Organ Mr. C. A. Daviscalled for the yeas and nays; which were ordered; and the resolution was passed, as follows: Yeas.— Messrs. Kelly, Plant, Donn, J. W. Davis, Bali, Clements, McOauley, Cross, Kuff, Stewart, Bamberger and Gill—i2. Naye.—Mesera. C. A. Davie, Barr, Walker and Duncenson—4. (Capt. J. L. Smith being presentin the room at the time the yeas and nays were ordered, was absent upon the vote,) Mr. Smith reported a bill from the Board of Aldermen for the relief of Wm. M. De Maine; passed. The ieing bill were taken up: To grade and gravel 17th street west from New cre Avenue to B street north; passed. To increase the salury of the Police officers or the city. [At this point the lights in the chandelier flittered and expired in a second, leaving them enveloped in total darkness. Motions to ad journ were made, but rejected. In the dark- ness Mr. OC. A. Davis moved that the bill o increase the salary of the police be indefinite! postponed, but his motion was withdrawn ar the bill passed omer Bills for the relief of John H. O'Neil and Griffin Nally were peweds and those for Jas. Donley and Joseph K. Brown, Tejected. Joint resolution ip relation to the grade of 10th street east was passed An act making an appropriation for s gen- eral footway in the Fifth ward was taken up. Pending which, the Board adjourned. Usiom Coir Association.—The rehearsal of this body last evening, in the D t Presbyterian Church, though slimly attended, Was the best that has heretofore been given. ‘Lhis was mainly attributable to the introduo- tion of instrumental music. The performances of the Foundery Choir, under the direction of Mr. T. L_ Potter, were very fine, as were also the Pieces sung by Mossrs. Robt. Ball, S V. Noyes, F. A. Tucker, and R. H. Jewelle, under the lead of Mr. J H. Daniel. The pro- gramme for the concert to be given by this body for the benefit of the poor, will shorily be announced. Bat or rue Vigwamr Fire Coupany.— “Come and tip it, as you go, Ou the light fantastic toe.”” So say the managors of the Vigilant Fire Com- pany’s Ball, which comes off at Georgetown to-night. A fine company are expected to be present, and as the managers have spared no exertions to make everything agressbie, they will no doubt have a pleasant time of it. A Oaxe! 4 Caxe!!—We wore this morning Prescutei with @ fine cake from tho new stors of J.C. ler, on vania Avenus, near the Capitol. Mr. Aigler shows that he is seme yunkins at eake b. - Weadvieethe ple = the region of the new store, to gre bin a eal, anniversary meeting of the Junior Mission: Soviety of the Fifth Presbyterian Obure: came off. The church was well filled and the exhibition 3 Simicabiy hoary . AD sn(hem yt ir, and prayer the pastor, Re 4 G. Carothers, opened the exercises. The speech of the President of the Society. Mr T. Hoover, is highly spoken of. Misses Clements, Lowry, and Wells, in their Mis- sionary Dialogue, Master S. Clements ‘ Land- ing of the Pilgrims,” and “ Best use of a Pen- ny,” by Master A. H Hoove-, were spoken with spirit and taste. The speech of Master E. Simonton wag excellent. $125 were col- lected, $110 of which was for Jife member- ship. Among those made Life Members were the Pastor of the Church, Superintendent of the Sabbath School and the female leader of the Choir. Tae Fair ar tae Surtasonran InstitotTe— On the 8th day of February, 1855, will be commenced in the halls of the Smithsonian Institution, in the city of Washington, a Grand Exhibition of the preducts of the taste, skill, enterprise, and industry of ‘the American people; This Exhibition will be gotten up the Metro pelitan Mechanics’ Institute, but the design is Rot to limit the sphere of its operations and influence to any narrower bounds than the ne Union. a minute programme of the plan adopt has been issued by Mr. Connoly, the superin- tendent, and copies of it will be promptly transmitted to all persons making application im, and he will also cheerfutly respond to inquiries ot all persons interested in mat- ters connected with this enterprise. Tas Kunxet Trourg.—These admirablo vocalists and imitators of negro character are nightly adding new laurels to the wreath al- ready gathered from public opinion. Last evening a large and fashionable audi- ence were present at the benefit of young Floyd, who appeared delighted with the en- tertainments of the evening. “La Buy-It Dear,”’ the new burlesque opera, is an admi- rable thing, and was well received. To night, “La Buy-It-Dear’’ will be re- peated, when we advise all who have not seen the piece to go to the National. Tar Loporxe Room.—The station-house of the auxiliary guard has been almost converted into a charity lodging room. Though many are taken there to’ receive punishment for vio- lation of our laws. yet more go there to be cotected from the severity of the weather. ast evening, the benches were all occupied by poor creatures who were traveling about the country looking for subsistence. Lately large numbers have been accommodated, the rule being to keep them during the night, and in the morning directing them to places where they will probably find employment, Panorama or New York Ciry.—The exhi- bitions of this said to be splendid painting commences this evening at Odd Fellows’ Hail, Seventh street. We shall see it, and to-mor- row give our readers our views of it. We have no doubt it will well repay a visit, as the Baltimore Sun of this morning says that at least twenty thousand persons have visited it in that city. Tas Letter Taieves.—Officer Boss last evening arrested acolored boy named William Parker, who is acoused of being concerned with the boy who was detected in stealing let- ters from the mail-bag at Brown's Hotel. Par- ker is a slave, and bas been employed at va- rious hotels for several years, and at the time of this act was engaged at the Kirkwood House. The officers had been looking for him without success until officer Boss happened to meet with him at the National Theater, where he was arrested. He was taken to the guard- house, and this morning sent to the county jail to await a final trial. Carrgxt&e’s Batt.—The Ball of the Jovt- neymen House Carpenters, which came off last night at Jackson Hall, was one of the best of the season. It was well comdueted and well attended : “Of all that did dance, ’twere a long tale totell, Of the dancesand dresses, and who was the delle; But each was so happy, and al! were so frif, ‘That night stole away and the moru caught them there.” “A Brr or 4 Worp ”—Yesterday morning, there was almost a genera] row among the la- borers on the culvert now being repaired soross Pennsylvania avenue, at its junotion with Thirteenth street. Shovels, &0., were freely used fora few moments. The skrim- mage was, however stopped by the energy of some gentlemen, who eprang from a passing @arriage, and pulled and hauled fora short time among the combatants. The affsir was fortunately over before a large crowd collected. A Move. Sprecu.—Kunkel, the star singer, was called before the curtain last night for a speech, when he said, in a manner that would have graced Demosthenes: ‘‘ Ladies and gen- tlemen, wé give our eighth entertainment ii this house to-morrow evening;” which was xo- ceived in the most rapturous manner. Tax Marxst.—This morning the Center Market was as well supplied as we have seen it so early in the week for months past The Prices continue about the same as when we qnoted them iast week. and dealers appear to sell their goods without difficulty. We are informed by some of our butchers that beef can be bought at 2% to 4 zents grogs, or at 5 to 8 cents nett. Warce Retvrns.—Jno R. Graves, drunk and disorderly; workhouse 60 days. This gen- tleman has been bit a few days in this country, and has been s0 pleased with its general ap- arance that he has determined to use his Influence with “John Bull to commence a war of conq'est”’ to make brother Jonathan ‘cave in” and come under the crown. This morn- ing he was a little sober and denied he ever had any such intentions. Drunken men do many things they forget when sober For Saic ana Kent. ——— ee, pee ROOMS TO LET, AT 286 E 8T., between Fourteenth and Fifteenth, visinity of Willards’ Hotel Also, Wanted a GIRL, about 15 years af age, used to hcusewerk. Apply at 286 E, between Fourieenth and Fifteenth streets nov 27—1lw* ——<—$<$$—$—— $< _________ FY KEN!.—TWO LA: GE HALL», s1:UATED on the second and third floors of the store now cooupied by Thos Deieny, on Louisiana avenue, p- posits the Bank of Washinzton. These halls would suit military companies or aocieties of any kind, te bold meetings in. Also would make excel'ent store rooms. Pergons wanting such, would do well to call mmediately end examines. THOS. DELANEY, Louisisns avenue. nov 27—8:* OR BALB—A BMALL BARM, OF 75 AOKES, F comfortably improved, about six miles from Waabjngton, and one ha f mile from the plank road. This piace will be sold at a great bargain. Apply to HEXKY J. AD4MB8, Attorney at Law, No, 489 Seventh street, nov 25—8t* UKNISHED KOUMS—MYks. G. ANUEXSON has tor rent two ‘’arlora and five chambers, situated 24 door from the Kirkwood House. No. 976 Pennsy:vanis avenue. nov 23—lw ALUABLE LOTs.—I am authoiised io sell lots (containing 58,744 square teet,) num- bered 6, 8, 9, 19, 11, 12, 18, 14, 18, 18, 17, 18, 19, and 20, in Square No. 107, in the First Ward, bounded on K strcet 161 feet, on & street 194 feet, and on 19th street 323 feet 10 inches. These Lots being connected, present great ioduce- ments to a purchaser of the whole together, as they are susceptible by subdivision of giving additional front of great advantage. The City Corporaticn having reoentiy, by law, authorised, and appropri- ‘sted for, a Market House to ve erected on K street, in the immediate vicinity of said Lots, will prompt ly bring them i to demand fr business purposes, and at greatly advenced rates. For la-ge manufac- turing establishmeuts, or others requiring large space, these lots are highly suitable, both in loca- tion and extent. Apply to JAMES H. CAUSTEN, nov 25—i2w No. 209 F str-et. Fe RENT—Possession given immed)ately—the late office 0 the Evening Ster, on D st., within fifty yards of ite junction with Twelfth street and Va. avenue. The buil is of two stories. The lower story being divided into three convenient Tooms, and the upper being a large single room. It will two conveniect small shope, fronting on D street, with ample working room in theresr. Ai- 60 & convenient paiuter’s or carpenter's or other mechanics’ wore shop above. Apply ai Star office, oct 25-—t1 ___ | ees Resima LanG® BRICK [9E-HUUsH, Gonvert-n ly aitvated neur the Uhess; eaie and Obio Cena! aud Fowmse River. Apply to she suty sor berm, <t their Lowber Yard, corver ef D and Phoraee streets. H.N.@d,W, casey. Bev 11—s08W ~ Anction Sales. By J. C. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer. UTCH RULBOUS ROOTS AT AUOTION.— On D THURADAY sfternoon. Novamber 30th, at 4 O'oloxk, at my Auction R-oms, I sha!l sell oe cas- of Sarlem Flow r soe from the cel-brated eur Bi variates of ven hs, Orooas, Tullauy tris, Nar im’ ‘a mM cisses, &c. Terms cash. Ks ir JAMES C. MoGUIRE, nov 28—4 A K. S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer. GRO.GFIOWN. RUSTEE’S SALE —By virtue of a decree of the Girouit Court of the District of Celuc bia for the county of Wa-hington, sitting in equity. made in ths cause of Wm J Urey and Susan K. Stinger vs. Nathan Gray, Bes}:min Gray et al, No. 898, ond dated December 18, 1858, I will offer for ale at pub- lic auction, on Thur:day, the 80th day of Nov‘ mber instant, at 4 o'clock, p m., on the premis-s, the fol- lowing valuable preperty in Gecrgetown : Ist. Lot number ons hundre* and five, (105,) in Beatty & Hawkins additi-n to Georgetown, havin 8 front of seventy fest om the north side of Fi: 8 ind a depth ..fabout 150 feet. 2a. Lot number one hundrec and fifteen, (116,) in the eame addition to Georgetown, fronting seventy feet on the south side of Second street. and running Sa oF the eacte wiREh eboat ous Mandira and Atty ty ‘These lots arc situsted in plevsant neighborhoods, and sre fine building sites Terms of sale: One-third of the Lda.‘ hengicrplioee pacers in two equal in- stallments at eix and twelve months, to be secur:d by approved notes cr bonds bearing intereet. ('n full payment and ratification of the sales I will n- vey, at the cost of the purchasers. The right is re served to re-sell at the cost of the puichasers, riter one week’s noticé, on their tailure to comply with the terms of sale within one week after sale. This property i: re roid by order of court, in con- sequence of an accidental omission in the advertise- ment of the previous sale. WALTER &. OOX, Trust<e EDWARD 8. WRIGHT, [Inte!] Auctioneer. ase money nov 6—MWds Immediately after the Sate of the Property suvertissd by Walter 8. Cox, Trustee, I Will offer tor aale parts of Lot- Nos. 151 and 142, ir Beatty & Hawkins’ addition te Georgetown, with three frame Houves thereon, cach fronting 14 feet on the south side of Third strest, and running back 180 feet dees, to a twenty foot alley. Terms: One third cash; the balance in twelve and eighteen months. AU conveyancing at cost of purchaser K. 8. WRIGHT, nov 28—3t Auctioneer. Wants. ANTED—BY A COMPETENT MAN, A SIT V uation for two or thres mcenths as Book! er. Is a competent bookkeeper. Address “T.” at this office. nov 28—4.6 W ANTE”.—A GENTLEMAN AND LADY wish bosrd in « priva e fami'y, where there is no other board-rs—east of Thirteenth aud © uth of G streets preferred Address “O P,” through the Port Office, stating the location, terms, 4c. nov 28—3t* ; ANTED—A YOUNG MAN, TU ACT&sv IN Grocery Store. He must be a strict Catho- Me. To a stric. person s good situation is offered. For particulars ecquire at this office. nov 20 - 4t® ae ANTED.—BY A COMPETENT WOMAN, a situation as housekeeper and seamstrese, oF as cook, washer and ironer. The best reafererc s given. No objection to the country. Address “C. ¥.” Star offics, or 2°7 Thirteenth street, between N and 0. nov 27—2t¢ 'g’WO SINGLE GENTLEMEN DESIRE TO OB- l tain board and lodging in a respectable private fumily. The tvo are willing to occupy the same To:m if convenient. Addrecs “A B,” through the Past Office. and state the terms. nov 25—3t* ANTED TO RE! T—A NEAT TWO STORY Houee, brick or wood, One quite small and with few rocms will answer. Address “M,” at this office, giving the terms and location nov 24— 3t* { ANTED -- A teoanr for the Grovery @tore cor- pee Third and Market stre-t, Georgetown. nov ] ANTED—SIX OK KIGHT MORE HANDB TO work on a place near the city for the winter or year. Board found. Alro, a Man ho has some knowledge ef bleck- smitking, aad a ge6d cook, washer and ironer. LIOYD & CO, Opposite Treasury, 15th #treat Office open from 9 to 3 daily. oct 26—im W AETS NEGROKS.—Thesubscriberrare Y slitimes in the market cuying SLAVES, pay ‘ng the highest cash prices. Persons having clav @ for anle wi") piepes cs! at 242 PRATT STRERT, Bak timore, Md., (Slatter’s cld stand.) Slaves taken om board at 25 cents day. - feb2—ly a B.M.& W. L. CAMPBELL. Boarding EMBE'8 OF COV IRKES DESIRING Suites of comfottable Rooms and boarding, can be accomimodated at No. 453 Thirteenth street, be tween KX and F. Lobation healthy, centfal and one of the most d-sirable im the city. nov 25—4t* OARDING.—The Misses -H1NKS, aaioin- inz the swre of Mr. Berry, on Bridge stres' Georgetown have saver?] fine KUOMS to let, are prepared to accommod.te Boarders, both perma- nent and transient, on the most moverate terms. nov 9—Im OARDING.—Mrs. DUVALL, venna. Seen | nearly opposite Browns’ Hotel, has fine ROOM! and offers every desirable comfort and accommoda- tion for families or singie géct!emen—permanent ortransient. No more agreeable board!az howse will be found in Washington. je 15—ly TO OONFEOTIONERS, ROPOSALS will be receivei until the first of Decemier next, for the exclusive privilege cf selling Confectionsry and othe? refreshments, cx cepting intoxicating drinks of all kinds,) #t the Ex hibition of the Metropolitan Mechanic's Institits, in February uext, at the Hall of the Smithsonian Tnstitution. The bidder must agree to fit up the space allotted to bim, in a creditable style, and in harmony with the general decorations of the Hall He must alao give satisfactory evidence cf his ability to furnieh articles of the very best quality. The Committe reserve the right to make the award eccordizg to theirown judgment Addr-es, (through the post office,) H. AMIDON. nov 18—lw See of Exhibition Com LOVES, HOSIERY, WOOLLEN YARN, &c. G 10 dozen White French Kid Gloves, 62 cents, worth 87 10 dosen light colored do do. 02 cents, worth 87 10 do ladiey and gent’a Beaver do 60 cents, very cheap 60 do ladies’ feecy lined raw silk, Cashmere, and Cotton Gloves 25 do misees’ Cashmere and fleecy lined rew silk Gloves 100 do Jadies’ Alpaca, Cashmere, fleecy ned raw silk and Cotton Hose 10 do Woollen Hcse, for servants 10 do misses’ white Merino Hose Woollen Yarn of all colors Children’s woolen Gaitess, Woolas Seige stes many other cha! F cash. = u, wal. R. RILEY, Corner Eighth st., opp. Centre Market. nov 21—Im 'a\RY DR. SOWARTZE’S PULMONIC BALS4 for the cure of Covghr, Colde, As &s Also, Dk. <CHWAKTZE£’S WOBM DESTKOYING SYRUP—never known to fail. For sale at 8OHWAKTZE & SON’S drug store, Pa. avenue, next to U. 8. Hotel. nov 169m WOOD! LOOK AT THIS!! NS in want of well-seasoned Oak fir MyOOD can have it delivered to them at their residences in Washington, at Fe per cord. This is wood cut in the neighborh« of the city, and is excellent. Please leave orders at the counter of the Btar office, stating what quentity is wanted Order will be taken for wood in ot from one cord up to wentg. uov 20—tf WOOD FOR SALE. N LIEUT. HUNTER’S UPPER FARM, TWO miles from the Long Bridge, above the toll ere in Alexandria coun! Va, PINE AND 04K ‘OGD for sale. Gek, $2 ig, and Pine 12 per cord. Apply to . C. |, Agent. nov 14—Im PIECKS BLACK SILKS, VERY 25 rich and cheap 20 pieces 9-8 Parametta Cloth, at 25 ots., cheap French aaisepey shades, 75 cta. Merino Plaids 700 yords ra French Chicts at 16 cects, a little dam: f ith many other great basgains for cash. Togesive: wie mee’ oWM. Re RILEY, Corner Eighth st., opp. Centre Market. nov 21—lm NEW STORE, NEW STORE. Lousiana avenue, opposite the Bank of Washington K. THOMAS DELEANY respectfully invit-s the attention of the public to examine i:is *took of GOODS, which hs has cpsned on Lonri-ra avenue berween Sixth and Beventh stree's , oprosit: the Bank ot Washington, consisting of eli de-erin- tions of Seas, &0., Imprria!, Gunnowder. and Bisck Te:; Win « aud Liquors, of ali rcrts, whiot he on ke | at tre lowest prises fur eash or approved psper. Grovery burinves, vie; Br oma, Puchets, Coder Tule, Mafoter, &<., Heides #1 the n-eessaries for bo. Ploace call and see ior yourcelves. poy Ste : ERIE tek ens ES ByGREEN &SO0OTT, Atiétioncers. N WEDNESDAY, the 2%h jnet-nt, wé shal! sell, at 10 o’clceX a m., at the reaidenne of * Way declining Housekeeping on the cast side of 8-veoth next to the corner cf I street north, a good assortment ot Furniture. viz: Mshogau: Dresting avd other Bureaus Do fine rorrable Wardrobe, with drawers Do _ French Bedstead, Washrtand ani Tables Chins gles. creekery, silver and plated Ware I hanl- Knives and other Table Ware Poather Beds, Beddiog and Mattress pissed and otner oem reatng » Stoves tel Partition Boterne, Counter and Ber Fixtures With many other articles — we deem unre to enumerate. 8 08. ee, GREEN & SOOTT, nev 27—d A By ROTH WELL & BROWS, Auctes DMINISTRATOR’S SALE OF VALUARFLt Horses, Oarrizge. Buggica, Cart, Seta of tixr- pers, Saddles and Bridles, 2c —Ry virtue of an o7- der of the Orphan’s Court for Weshing:on cov" ty in the jvietrict of Columbia ‘he subscriber, xdmin- istrator on the estate of Charles W. Stewart, se- ceased, =i! reil at prblic sale, on TAURSDAY, the 30th day of November instant, at 11 o'clock a. m in 1ront of the Auction Swre of Rothwell & Brown, on Louisiana avenue, opposite the x of Weal- ington sn! near Centre Market Space— One fine Stallion. ¢alied Moco.w One fiue Mare, one Pony Ons Family Uarriage Two Bug+ies, in rood order Several sais of Harness One Cart, Saddles and Bridles. The above -tallion, Moscow, f¢ well known ne baving reeeived the premium et both the Prince George snd Montgomery Counties’ Agricultura Pairs, and is copsider-d the finest and most value ble horse in the Dis ric’ of Columbia, either for + # fa harorns, being very fact, or for standing The mate is possessed of cond qualities end now vith foal by Moscow ‘the pony ts well adapter for » child or Iady’s use, The currisge, buggi-s, cart 2nd other erticirs are ci! vear'y new and In good order. ‘The terms of sale will be: Aj} sume of $50 and under cash ; ov. and under $100, thirty anc sixty dass; $100 over 30, 60, and 40 days’ cred it, for notes with arproved eudoree:s, bearing iv terest from day of sale. Lf the terms of Fale are not complied with in thre days after ths vale, the property wi'l be reeo-d, « the risk and expener of the defaulting purchaver Upon one Week's notice. OAS. & WALL4OH. Adm'r. ROTHWELL & BROWN, nov 27—d Avrtinnerr By BAHNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown if betta SALE— By virtue of a deed of trust made on the 2lat day of November, 1984, trom Thomas J. Villard to me, I will, «ff-r at public sale in his Jewalry Store, in Georgetown, on the north tide of Bridge street, between Congress and High streets, at 12 o'clock m.,on THURSDAY, the “0 h ins*ant, «ll of hic stock in trade, consivung ch. flv of Watches. Jewelry, Pavey Articles, &e. Terms of sae: Fer Gil sales un ler $20, ¢ w that sum n: tex thirty end sixty days, w proved endorzers. JUbEON MITCYEL', Trustee. BARNAGD & BUCKEY, Auctioneers. By J.C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. nov @7—d ELIGHTFUL RESIDENOE IN LAFAYKT™E [ +quare at Pubis Sale—Oa MONDAY sfter poon, Hecember Lith, -t 4 e’slosk, on the prezoises. Tskail sel) toat vaiaabie and deirable restience lately occu ied by Thomas Kitebie, dese.sad, a. joining the resiaence sf W. W. Corcoren, Req . and fronting south on Lefayet e (or President's) Pquare. The lo has a frovt of 54 feet 9 In hes on north B street, and 1 uns back 131 feet 6 inc see to 8 comm n slley 20 fset wide on the opposit- mde of which one a stable 26 feet by 32, belonging to the prom- The house is a first ciats double building. built in the most substantial mauner, with ample accomm” dations for a large family di to sntertsin.— Apart from the main house is a large outbuilding, for the accommodation of servants, &o. Yurther particalers are deemed unpe-es‘ary, a> persons disposed to purchese will doubt ess examine for themselverg. 23 the proper’y is well known Terms: One-third cash; thg belance psyab'e in two equal instalrents in one and two yeare from the day of sale, with interest thereon. payable e>mi annually, evd secured b> the notes of the purchaser and a deed of trusi cv the premises. JAMEB UC. MoGUIRE, nov 27—d Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctione> ALE OF VALUABL® PKOPERTY ON PENN. 4) sylventa avenue, and fronting Market Space — On THURSDAY, December 12th, at 4 o’clcek p m, will bes Id the two houses <ituated im par. of Lot 1, Fquare 380, corn-r of Peringylyania avenue snd © street north. The ground fronts 47 feet on the avenue, and runs back to C street north, having three fronts, one of which is an open space The location ofirrs great advantages for a nent io- yestwsot in real escate in the city Washington. The Roses will be sold seporately, if desired. Terme: One fourth cash: the belance in three equel instalments of 6, 18, and 18 months, with in- terest, satisfactorily secured. JAMES ©. MoSUTRE, nov 5—d Auctioticet, POrOGXAPHICAL PRAWING.—4 MANUAL I of Topographica! Drawine, by Lieutenant 8. >. Smith, U 8. Army assistant Professor of Drawing et West Pomt, with engravings. For sale bv TAYLOR & MAURY, nov 17— Booksellers, ner Ninth at DR. J.B GIBBS, Den‘ist, bss removed hie office from 434 street to the hous: of Dr. Arthur, Pa. svenue, betw. 1th and 18th streets. oot} + FPG MOST DIFFICULT AND COMPLICATED Watches pn’ in good order by a firet cides workran, ch4 wereantei, at 418 Pa ave. sien of Large Spread Kegie. H. 0. HOOD, roy AP OUGH’S PRACTICE OF COUsTs-MARTIAL 1 voi , London, 1825. Hough on the Articles of War, 1 vol., Calcutta, 1836 Hongh’s Case Rook of European and Native Courts, Martisi, E vol., Geleutta, 1821. Hough’s Military Law Authorities, 1 vol, Osl- cutta, 1889 Hickmen on Naval Courts Martial, London, 1851. ‘dejor Gensral dapier on Military Law, London, 857 James's Collection of Charges, tences of General Coorts-Mar ial, inions, and Sen- don, 1820. Samuel's Historical Account of the British Aray an the Law Military, London, 1816 Eimmous on Courts Martial, London, 1852. Sullivan on Courts-Martial, Lendon, 1784. Che. i-r—Guides des Tribunaus itairer, 2 vol«., Paris, 1628. Maltby’s Court:-Martial and Military Law, Bos Ohenier—Mauuel dvs Coussils de Guerre, Paris, ton, 1813. Griffith's Military Law, London, 1841. Da M ii—Dictionnaire de ja Justice Militaire, Paris, 1st On Courts-Martial and Military Law, by “The Author,” London. 810. MeNauehten on Courts-Martisl, Loudon, 1828. De Hart on Militury Law, New York, 1546, U’Brien’s Military Lew and Courts Martial, Phil- adelphia, 1846 Geperal Mscomb on Courts-Marttal, New York, 1841. Adye on Courte-Mertial, London, 1805. Tytler’s Military Law, London, 1600. Meartbur ou Nava: and Military Courts-Martial, 2 vols, London, 1808 Naval Regulations and Inetructions, by the Brit- ish Admiral:y. London, 1826 Military and Naval Triais of Lord Gambier, of Lieut. General Whitelock, of Lord George Sack Ville, ot Admiral Byng, of Admiral Keppel, of Gen. Hul!, of Commedore Porter, of Lieut. wen. Murray, of Lieut. Col. Bache. ot Generals fcott and Gain of Major Stanhope, of Lieut Colonel Co-kburne, Ogptain Mackenzie, and many otherr. pov l4 FRANOK TAYLOR. NOTICE. Oxpnancs 0: } Wasuineton, September 38, 1854 Ce REFS, during its last seasion, having made army, “providedthat the Secretary December next for preliminary exeminst iffound to offer reasonable expectation of ber (easy twenty-five of each of these affordin; tical test will aid the Secretary jn making a de cision. HENRY E. CRAIG, sep 70—lawSw Colonel of Ordwanc WM. M. MERRICK, Attorney at Law, No. 88 LOUISIANA AVENUE, tei States and the Courts o} bia nov 20—eolm 5 RALPH HASKI\S ov 18—rotf PROF. SCHONENBEKG, 4ND TRANSLATOR OF 80. 957 PRARMELTANIA AVEATA Cre d aS from the Nort an @ priation for the purchase of the best Dreechioatini Rifles for the use of the United States} mov Z1 = lie : fair practical test thereof, shall deem the ase advisable and proper,” inventors and manufectur- ers are hereby notified that specimens of such arms is usefal, 8 purchese will be made of a sufScient pane sucl expectation) to bs placed in the hands of sol- diers for trial in the field. The result of this prac Will practice in the Sopreme Court of the Uni- the District of Ooluio- ENRHYN AND IRON MANTKL:—May be seen a besutifal assortment of these ch ap and du- rable article«, at the corn-rof Penvsylvania aveni« and Tenth sirect, over tie Washiogton Serving: TEACHER Modern Languages and Literature, TELEGRAPHIC. ————— Expressiy for the Daily Evening Ste- From New York. Naw Yors, Nov. 28.—John Lawson, injured by the Herlem railroad accident, fe dead Lewis Stone hag been arrested for robbing the mail in Oteego county. Aniron foundery at Bridgeport. Conn, has been destroyed by fire. Loss, $30,000; ‘4- sured for $20,000. The Empire City, from Havana, is below. Probable saf-ty of the Albany. Norroix, Nov. 28 —Advices here indicate the provable safety of the Alvany. Business improving in the West. Battiwone, Nov. 28.—Despatches here f-om Cincinnati and other western cities, represent money as easier, and business improving. Baltimore Markets. Batriwore, Nov. 28.—Howard street four isheld at $8.25; City Mills at $8. Whest— 13,000 bushels sold at yesterday's prices. Corn—10,000 bushels sold at yesterday's prices. The river at Wheeliag and Pittsburg bes five feet of water in ihe channel. New York Markets. New York, Nov. 28.—Flovr is still declin- fog. Salesof 7,000 barrels Western at $8 12te $8 20; Southern, $8.50289. Wheat—10,000 bushels sold, white $1.90a$2. Corr - 60,000 bushels mixed sold at 93a94c. Cotton duil. Stoeks dull and unchanged Dispatches from New Orleans, Charl: and Savannah represent ‘he hea'') sac ness as rapidly impr. s Another Broken Eauk. Totzpo Nov 27.—fhe Commercial Branch Bank of the State of Ohio, in thie city, closed its doors to-day. Doubtful Banks—Reported Defaloation. New Yorx, Nov. 27.—The bills of the Gov- ernment Stock Bank at Arbor, Michigan, were not received at Metropolitan Bank to-day. The bills of the Merchante’ Bank of Bridgeport, N_J_, were also refused by the brokers to-day. It is reported that a defaloation to the amount $70.000 was attempted by one of the tellers of the National Bank of this co! to-day. The particulars have not transpired. The U. 8. Sloop of War Albany. Boston, Nov. 27th.—A letter has been re- ceived in this city from an officer belonging to the U.8. sloop of war Albany, dated St. Louis, September 27th. ‘rom the tenor of it is inferred that those oc board of her did not expeet to return heme immediately, but were bound in another direo- tion. Wreck of the Steamer Mayflower, &c Borrato, Nov, 27.—The Steamer Mayflower went ashore at Point au Pelee, on Friday night. The passengers were ail savei by the Steamer Ocean Last night a violent gale prevailed on the Lake, and there is a report current this morning that the Mayflower bas gone entirely to pieces. — Patrick Kane, asoldier in the United States Army, murdered bis wife last night. by cutting her throat, and then committed suicide by the same means. Murderer Sentenced—Shocking Accident. Avsany, Nov. 27.—Phelps, who was con- ~~ | vieted of the murder of his w.fe at Yost Troy, =| wes fontenced thie scor: ng to be execeted on the 19th of January. Michael Donovan, whilst eugaged in oiling the machineev at‘acbed to the elevutor at Sy mond’s Axe Factory st Coboes this morning, was crushed to death by the elevator bei jet down upon him by mistake. He was muc! respected by his employers, and leaves a wife and tually” ’ NEW FAMILY GROCERY. HE eudserib>r baviag taken the ~id e-tabli: hed stand under O:d F-!- cy R tower’ Hil. No. 592 Sev-ntk Ri ant if pow openicg a .« +ral ea street, bas rewrard 4 S@ FAMILY GHO'KKIBS, &- lected by an experien ea hand irom tre bert Dames avd on euch terms a8 wil permit bim to seit then asl wer any he s inthe city Ip order tha >- may e*tabl.es his busine 5 on « ‘a'r bari- it wl ve couducted on the cueh system, which, ic belie~ s, will be better tor bu'h seller and buyer By ‘trict atcention to busia «6s hy hopes te recive the pa- tronage of hia friend’ and the public geu rally. Puir dealing may be expected in all cases @kO W E. KaankEDY, Od! Feliows’ Hell, Sexenth street. nv 25-evr ‘{ RECHIVAL, » fr-ch eupp'ycfA B WIL80N'S Gop LIVeR OIL AND Pt Os PHAIKE OF LIME. The most palatable ond effica ci.us p eparation of Cud Liver Oi! koown, jor the e.fe of Cousumptwwn, Serofnla, Ocughs, O-lds, Asthma, Er uohidis, and all serefalous humors. For eale by SCHWARTZE & SON, (Ageuts for Waatington,) Ps. avenve, next door to U. 8. Hotel nov H—2m TOvERGASYENTS FUR Toit WINTSR.—Just epenirg a large and select stock of fine silk and lambswool. Tivot Kandou, Shaker, and various other qaaliies of Undershirts sod Drawers; fox eske at New York prices. RUIT & HOPKINS, Gentlemen’s Furni-hiag Store, Corner Sixcb street and Peon. evouus. nov 25—eo6t CAR D.-— The citizens of Washington and the A public generaily are reminded that Iam con- stantly tn receipt cf the choiess: brands of Havens CIGARS, of my own importation, and e!so thet I keep alwayr on hanja five stook of Brandes, Wives, Whiskeya, &o, which will be soid at the lowast mar- ket price. isl etwoticn is called to @ very choice jot of Amcpvtilerao Sherry, which will be sold by tne gallon or dozen; as also toe lot of “Old Tom Gin,” “ London,” of my own importation, E, O. DYER, No. 256 Ps. ave., bet 12th and 13th e* nov 1i—eo tm UsT RECE! 100 barrels HASTY ings, Baldwins end Kaw: aD, N APPLES, such a> Green- 1B Sue order, duiivered ell sound. Private families, boarding bouse and hogy! keep- ere wiil find it to their advantege to give us a call. Fine Vellow On =~! “3 sine mm Aliso, New J Vbite Mercer Petatoes “ 4 J. DOUGLAS & CO., Feed Btore, Second etreet, Pa. avenue. nov 20—eolw ENING CLASEES IN LANGUAGES —Pa0?r. BOHON ENE &. RG ili commence reviewi: classes in Lan s op Monday, 30th October, a! his residence, 267 Pennayivanie venus. oot 23—tf DAN AN, BY MES. LINCO..N PHELPS. Windom, Witand Whim: of Distinguished An- cient phers, by Joseph Banvard, A M. Wood's Illustrated Natural History, with 450 origi- nal designs Cumming’s Lectures on the Seven Churches ea Jpeca of permis Btates, by kaor voll. 'RANCK TAYIOR. VERCOATS & TALMAS OF NEW and fashionable designs. Fine Dress ané Frock Coats, all colors Busi Sack and frock do Plaid and colored Pantaloons, all quelities Pine Velvet, Ai —— Mame Cloth, Tweed and mere Gent’s fiue white and coiored Fhirtr Heavy Merino and Ootion Unders hirte Do do Drawert Hdkfs, Cravats, Stocks, Gloves, Hosiery Collars, Suspenders, £0. ment of gentlemen’s cuppa ph yy to be found in the city, which we wil of om the t reasomabie terme. at very low prices. i _ WALL & STEPHENS, Next door to the Iron Pail, Ps. avenve, between Sth and 10th ets. now 22—tf Tig NOVELe—A LABGE NUMBBE, LATD ae by the uodersigned ealigerctd suction, . the mean time at auction nog hn) sept FRANOK TAYLOR. nov 14 Seer ee occa eins ERIVALK Bis MARK, BY PAUL Se'ved st TAYIAb « mavnre Ri nov 1%—tf Tookstore, Bear He Ss wepa west pub ichers’ prices, at - aa lal tt MAUAY'S, rene OD