Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1854, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON OITY: SUESDAY AFTERNOON. .....December 12. Agents for the Evening Star out of Wash- ington. Persons at a distance wanting the Daily Evening Star, at the earliest period after its issue, can be accommodated at Wilmington, Delaware, by E.8. R. Borer, No. 114, Market street. Baltimore, by Henry Tariog, Sun Iron Buildings. Harper's Ferry, by ARcnrpap KitzMitumr. Alexandria, Va., by Wax. F. Carne, No. 60 King street, corner of Fairfax. Fredericksburg, Va., by W. M. Mitts. Richmond, Va., by Suita & Fore, Nos. 450 Broad street, and 194 Main streef” Portsmouth, Va., by A. B. Owens, No. 70, High street. -————__ JOB PRINTING. Our friends will find us Prepared at any moment to execute every description of Jon Printing, with neatness and dispatch on very reasonable terms, from Cards up to Book Printing. We are now ready to serve all, at *® moment’s warning. eo oe SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Unton defends the Hon Mr. Clingman from the attacks of North Carolina Whig edi- tors, reminding them that when Democrats leave their party in that State to become Whigs, they shower the best offices in their gift upon them. Of the report of the Secretary of War, the Intelligencer says: __ “They will all justify us, ing of it that it is one of th and lucid expositions of the state of the army and of the condition of the vast frontier over which the army is scattered that has ever ap. peared from tne War Department. .‘ The Personal experience of the Secretary, his fowniliarity with the topography of many of pe and his knowledge of the @isposition and habits of the Indian tribes through whose territories the roads of inter- Sommunicatien between the white settlements Tmust necessarily pass, peculiarly qualify him for placing before Congress, in the most strik- ing light, the prominent points upon which it will be their duty to decide in es to the army and its concerns. It will no doubt be new to many of our readers to learn that we ‘ have a seaboard and foreign frontier of more than ten thousand miles; an Indian frontier and routes through the Indian country, re- wiring constant protection, of more than eight thousand miles; and an Indian population cf more then four hundred thousand, of whom one balf, or forty thousand warriors, aro inim 1094, and only wait the opportunity to become active enemies’ To contend against this very formidable hostile savage force we are told that if our army were expanded to its utmost limit—namely, 14,731—allowing for invalids, &o., the effective force would rarely exceed 11,000. We think that the arguments of the Secretary in favor of an increase in the army, proportionate, or approximately proportionate, to the great increase of the frontier, show conclusively the superior economy of that measure, compared with the immense sums which Congress is annually called on to dis- burse by way of indemnity for Property de stroyed, without taking into account the pen- sions or gratuities to the families of those who have been killed by the savages. Sound poli- A no less than economy, should dictate to ose who are so fond of adding to our territory the necessity of a correspondent increase in the number of its defenders. The Secretary’s Feasoning on this subject is manly and logical, and we see not how it can fail to have its effect on the legi branch of the Government.”’ we think, in say- © most interesting A Race—Bactimore versvs Patnsapen- Puia.—A trotting match comes off over the Herring Run course, near Baltimore, to-mor- Tow, at half past two o’clock in the afternoon, between the fast Baltimore trotting horse ‘‘Pi- lot,” belonging te Wm. Burns, formerly of this sity, and “Orphan” of Philadelphia, owned by E. K. Conklin. The match is for $1000. Rare sport is anticipated. SSS “Music gata Caanms,” &0,—Mr. John F. Bilis, Pennsylvania avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets, sends us the following pieces of new music: “Sparkling Waltz,” “Sunbeam Schottisch,”’ ‘Festive Schottisch,”’ and “Regard Quickstep.’ Also, the fellow- ing beautiful songs set to music: “Emma Grey,” “ The Cavalier’s Serenade,”’ “ There is one whom I love,” and “A tear shall flow for thee.” ——_______ Wao Waxrs? Wao Wants ?—By an exani- nation of the columus of the Star, most per- sons who are in want, oan have their wants Supplied. Those who want all kinds of goods, to rent houses or rooms, obtain board, hire servants, obtain situations, &c., &c., should read the advertising columns of the Star. Ka” The quarter of a million of dollars Gon- &ress two years ago voted to Robert I. Stevens, Esq.,to complete his steam battery, at Ho- boken, for the protection of New York harbor, has all been expended, it is said. The work, however, is far from completed, so that it is probable another appropriation will be re- quired Several hundred workmen were dis- charged a few days since. Ee The Beale excitement still continues in Philadelphia and New York. Every effort is being made to have him pardoned. Men who have heretofore abused Gov. Bigler for par- doning those who were sentenced by bigoted, prejudiced judges for the most trifling offences, are now foremost in their efforts in behalf of Beale. The latest sympathetic story from Philadelphia, reads thus : __‘“‘ There being no regular work carried on in the county prison, at which Dr. Beale could be employed to advantage, he officiates as an assistant in the spottecssyie department, and performs all the dental operations required by the | aioe His health, it is said, is suffer- ing from the close confinement of his cell.”” [ The full vote for a delegate to Congress from Kansas, sums up as follows: Whitfield, 2,248 ; Flenniken, 305 ; Wakefield, 258 ; Chap- man, 16, and three scattering. i The Williamsport Journal states that the late severe weather has completely closed the Chesapeake and Uhio Canal. The river ig frozen across at that place. ES The cholera is raging and doing its fell work in the Island of St. Kitt ; also at Comena, on the Spanish Main. SS See eee EW” At the close of the present year, it is stated, the treasury of the State of Missouri will have on hand the handsome surplus sum of $400,000. EP Two hundred and fifty mechanics and laborers were discharged Isat week at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, principally caulkers and painters. ———— EW” Buffaloes are said to be very abundant on the Red river beyond Minnesota, and many bunters will follaw them this winter. | ——————_______ Morratiry i Norro.x.—T hore were only twenty-six deaths in Norfolk, in the month of November. Healthy place that. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. The Presidency of the Senate.—Some how or other, each succeeding publication, so far made with reference to the recent election of the Hon. Mr. Bright to this position, serves to render more uncertain the facts involved. Nearly every Washington correspondent has tried his hand atit,in vain. One of the Bal- timore Swn’s correspondent has published two or three articles on the subject. His last, in yesterday’s Suz, is as follows : “Quite erroneons telegraphic rumors have been sent from Washington to the associated press, in regard to the Senatorial cauous which Rominated Gov. Bright for the Vioe Presidency. e caucus was altogether harmonious. There Was no division over the name of Mr. Bright, he got every vote, 27% there was no other feel- ing but that of gratification atthe result. Gov. Plight’s peculiar qualification, his ac- "uowledged political integrity and his per- sonal standing with Semators and the country, made his party a unit on his name “Neither will Mr. Atchison, should he arrive during the session, olaim the presidential chair, to which Mr. Bright has beon elevated. The personal relations betweon him and:Mr. Bright are of the most intimatecharacter, and ho has no doubt been gratified with what has taken lace. TheSenatecane/ect a presiding officer, jut it cannot limit the term of his office; that is fixed by the constitution.’’ By way of setting the matter at rest, we have to say that the first paragraph of the above is correct to the letter. Mr. Bright was the unanimous choice of the caucus—no other gentleman’s name in connection with the posi- tion being mentioned in the caucus except that of Gen. Atchison Yet this correspendent is clearly in error in failing to say that it was stated on Mr. Bright’s behalf, and clearly un- derstood in the caucus before it was determ- ined to go into an election, that Mr. B. in- tended to resign the position in case Gen. At- chigon, on his return, should desire again to oceupy the chair. The difficulty in the caucus was by no means with reference to the selection of a successor to Gen. Atchison—that iz, as to who that suo- cessor should be—Mr. Bright being the unani- mous choice of all present. There was, how- ever, a serious question az to the propriety of making any election. This was the point dis- cussed for more than an hour. There was a strong indisposition manifested to elect any one to Gen. Atchison’s place until his formal resignation should have been received. It was finally obviated, according to the general un- derstanding in Washington, by « gentleman present, who is said to have stated, on behalf of Mr. Bright, that in case Gen Atchison, on his return, should express a desire to resume the duties of the chair, Mr. B. would promptly resign them in his favor. No ill-feeling what- ever was manifested, more especially towards Mr. Bright, as has been alleged. He was, as before remarked, the unanimous choice of the Democrats; and haying obviated all the diffi- culty by the voluntary offer through a friend, above alluded to, he was of course cheerfully voted for by the whole party in the Senate. Such is our understanding of the proceedings on the oceasion. The Mormons Again.—The New York Com- mercial Advertiser devotes nearly a column of misplaced but courteous criticism to a re- cent article of ours in relation t> the Mormons. The editor of that journal would seem to coin- cide with us as far as he understands us, and only controverts what he wholly misconceived. If he will reperuse the article, he will perceive that we stated without the slightest ambiguity what we conceived to be the duty of the Gov- ernment, vis: To build up a rival party among the Mormons themselves—to the polygamists— not by appointing ‘“‘a Governor and other Federal officers entirely alien in sentiment from the people to be governed,”’ but by the appointment of Mormens who are not polyga- mists. Could language be more explicit? Or could two propositions be more consistent with each other? The editor of the Advertiser, who displays candor and a proper feeling on the subject, has evidently given our artiele a very hasty perusal. We expressed the opin- ion that it would not work well to appoint anti-Mormops; and that, therefore, Mormons opposed to polygamy should be selected. We must disclaim the honor attributed to us of speaking in hehalf of the Administration. That distinction is properly accorded to another Washington journal, and it would be invidious in us to assume the prerogative. While on this subject we will call attention to the fact, that according to the census there ig a large preponderancs of males over fe males in Utah—a ciroumstance which renders it physically impossible that every man can have a wife. It is obvious that this evil will be aggregated by polygamy, and place it be- yond the power of a large portion of tho men to form connections which are alike essential to happiness and virtue. According to the census of 1850, there were 11,380 inhabitants of Utah, of whom 6,046 were males, and 5,834 were females. But the children born of the Murmons are probably equally divided between males and females, so that the proportion of adult males te females is still greater than the above. We accord- ingly find that there are 2,896 men, and only 2,221 women—so that without polygamy, there would be 675 men without helpmates. Now if the wealthy saints are permitted to monopo- lize their tens, twenties, and fifties, it is avi- dent that the inconveniences which are inoi- dent to all new communities of a disproportion of the sexes will be greatly aggravated. The editor of the Avvertiser thinks the term “ wife-monopolists”’ in bad taste; but nevertheless it is descriptive of a most odious and grevious monopoly—and though the idoa may smack of the ludicrous, we hold that polygamy, or the monopoly of wives, is as in- consistant with republicanism as it is with the happiness of the people and with religion. On this ground the strictest constructionist of the Constitution should not scruple to sanction all necessary and proper means for the sup- pression of the evil. The facts above stated relative to the dis- proportion of the sexes, must satisfy every one that there can be no hearty acquiescense in the system of polygamy by the poorer Mor- mons. Legislation for the District of Columbia. In the name of our fellow citizens of this District, we thank the House for yesterday setting apart the 19th, 20th, and 2Ist instant for the consideration of District of Columbia business. We have no local legislature, and therefore depend wholly on Congress, s0 pressed with the general business of the coun- try, for the due protection of our interests in that way. We trust they will keep in mind the fact that had the property of the General Government here been taxed for local pur- poses, from the removal of the seat of Govern- ment te this point, pro rata with the taxation of all other property for the same ends, the General Government would have paid thrice or four times as much on aecount of the Dis- triot,as it has paid so far. This entire ex- emption from local taxation should be borne in mind by all gentlemen in Congress, who will doubtless see in it the propriety of deal- ing liberally with interests 20 much at their mercy as are the interests of the good people of the District of Columbia. It should also be recollected that every dollar expended here by the General Government, is so expended for the advantage of the country at large, which has many millions of dollars’ worth of property among us. Sandwich Islands.—If the signs around us are not very deceptive, it is now anticipated by many members of foreign legations in Washington, who, it will be remembered, have their official correspondents in that far-off quarter, as well ag on the continent, that with- in the next two months this Government will receive such advices relative to the progress of its negotiations for the acquisition of those islands as will enable it to lay the matter formally before Congress, when the represen- tatives of the States and people of the Confed- eracy will be called on to determine whether they will avail themselves or not of the opportunity to make the acquisition which the Executive has been laboring to procure for them. It will be remembered that all wo have published with reference to this matter has proved true to the letter. And now we have to say that there can be little doubt in- deed that the negotiations will be finally closed in ample time for the subject to be dis- posed of by Congress in the course of the pres- ent session. —____+- - —__—__ CONGRESSIONAL. In the Senate yesterday after we went to press, Mr. Adams concluded his speech in favor of his bill to amend the Nationalization laws of the United States; saying, (according to the Sentined’s report,) that he simply de- sired to extend the period of probation from five to twenty one years. Even this provision is prospective in its operation, as it did not design to interfere with the naturalization of foreigners now resident of the United States. His design was to extend the probation of thoso only who may arrive after his bill have bo- come a law, and he was prompted to this course by the principle of self-preservation, for he looked with alarm upon the great accession of foreign population. He said, among other things, that if the foreign vote should at any time be strong enough to have a controlling influence in our elections, it would greatly im- pair the confidence of our people in the sta- bility of the Government. ‘The basis of our political edifice Hey be said to be the virtue and intelligence of the people, and the strong- est ligatures that bind it together are the con- fidence and affections of the people; but what, he asked, was better calculated to destroy the confidence of the country in our Government than the admission to the ballot-box of the immense uamber of uninformed foreigners who 2re now crowding to our shores ? The said bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Shortly afterwards they ad- journed. -In the House, Mr. Bocock introduced a bill to increase the efficiency of the Navy of the United States; referred to the Navel Affaira Committee, The House, on motion of Mr. Houston, next went into Committee of the Whole, (Mr Stan- ton, of Tenn., in the Chair,) when Mr. Hous- ton offered the usual resolutions for the dig- tribution of the annual message among the various s:anding committees Pending their consideration— Mr. Giddings delivered an abolition speech. Mr. Wheeler proposed to refer the portion of the message touching the Greytown affair to a select committee; not agreed to—ayos 54, noes not counted Shortly afterwards the committee rose, and they adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day. In the Senate, after the introduction and reference of bills, resolutions, &&¢— Mr. Soward introduced a resolution to go into an election for chaplains for the session. This was opposed by Messrs. Dodge of Iowa, Stewart, and Brown, on the ground that the Senate had no right to ask the House to vir- tually dismiss their chaplain elected for the whole Congress. These gentlemen advised voting down the said resolution, and the en- actment of one for the election of a chaplain for the Senate for the present session. Mr. Dodgo offsred an amendment to this resolution, making it such an one as is indi- cated lasr above. Mr. D. addressed the Senate against the original resolution as being secretly aimed at their Chaplain [Rev. Mr. Slicer] on account of his high-toned Americanism. The attack was a dastard one, and was in Keeping with the denunciations of him, on account of his having prayed for the compromise resolutions on sun- dry occasions. The Abolitionists had banded togethgr to hound him down on account of his patridtic Americanism, and this movement was but to carry out their purpose. ‘The said amendment or substitute being adopted, the Senate balloted fora Chaplain for the session, with the following result: Whole number of votes cast, 40. For Rev. Mr. Slicer, 24. Rey. 5. P. Stanton, 9. Rev. Mr. Beecher, 3. Rey. Mr. Sunderland, 1. Rey, Mr. Hodges, 3. So the Chair announced the re-election of Mr. Slicer, of the M. E. Church. In the House, the Speaker laid before them sundry usual Executive Department papers, which were referred, &o. Mr. ingergol! moved to reconsider the vote by which the House, at its last session, had re- ferred to the Foreign Affairs Committee the bill for the relief of —— Sanford, late United States Charge d’Affairs to France. Mr. J. explained the merits of the said bill, and that it was his purpose to move to put it on its passage. Mr. MoMullen opposed his motion on the ground of the impropriety of taking up such business out of its order. After an ineffectual motion from Mr. McM. to lay the motion on the table, the question upon it was put; and the said motion was not agreed to. Mr. Peckham, moving to reconsider the votre by which the House had, on yesterday, re- ferred the various portions of the annual message, moved to postpone the consideration of his motion to a day certain, intimating that his aim was to get an opportunity to make a apecch on the message. Mr. Houston explained that it would be ous to the proper transaction of business y the House to keep the message any time from the appropriate cemmittees in order to accommodate any gentleman in his desire to make a speech, which could as appropriately be made at any time they went into Commit- tee of the Whole on the state of the Union. Ompamotion of Mr. Houston, Mr, Peckham’s molest reconsider was laid on the table. Mri @Wler reported back, from the Com- mi Commerce, the Senate bill for the b tection of life and property on the cl Long Island and New Jersey. moving to put the said bill on its pas- ‘was being considered when our report press. Tar Naturarization Laws.—The Phila- del hia Ledger of yesterday says: “Thoseyegho contend for Congress fixing twenty-one years as the period of residence for foreignérs before they shall be naturalized, suppose that the matter is within the regula tion of Congress. This is partially and prac tically @ mistake. Congress only regulates the subject as far as citizenship of the United States is concerned. The individual States olaim and exercise the right of allowing an: resident the privileges of a voter on just suc! residence as the State Conatitution may say is necessary. Michigan allows any foreign born citisen to vote on six months’ residence. The greater number of States have abrogated the period fixed by the laws of the United States But the fact that States are sovereign in their local affairs, and that some of them have al- together a different rule, shows that Congress hag no power over the individual States upon this subject. This principle haa been judi- cially established in Michigan.’’ a went fo PERSONAL. ++++ One of Bennett’s carrion birds, whose duty it is to gathor offal at the Capitol for the Herald sewers, in writing a pitiable tale in behalf of s mail contractor, embraces the opportunity to attack gentlemen whom he takes to be that individual’s enemies. The janior editor of the Star comes in for a share of this blackguardism. While it is very clear that the gentlomen assailed have not thought enough of the contractor to interfere in his affairs, wo have to say that this is a poor wayto get a claim through. If it were ever 80 just, abuse of men, some of whom are supposed to be of influence, would not help it. When the matter comes before Congress, who alone possess the power of indemnification, we sha'l then examine into its merits, and op- Pose or approve the proposed appropriation, as the justice of the case may require. As for Mr. ‘‘Expositor,” whose real name and his- tory we have, if he continues his slanders of gentlemen here, we shall feel it our duty to expose him, as we have the bad man who em- ploys him to do such work. +++.Miss Davenport commenced an engage- ment at Philadelphia last evening. She will shortly appear at the National Theatre in this city. +++-Mayor Conrad, of Philadelphia, on Sa- turday last, issued an order to the police to ar- rest all persons found skating on the Schnuyl- kill on Sunday. It appears that little respect was paid to this ordor as there were a number of skaters and no arrests. Pious Mayor that. +++eThe Hon. George M. Dallas, of Penn- sylvania, is now in Washington, whither he comes in the practice of his profession before the Supreme Court of the United States. He looks exceedingly well, the numerous friends of this distinguished statesman and high toned gentleman will be glad to learn. +++» Bennett, in his paper of yesterday, volunteers advice to the Kuow Nothing party of the Union! Who would take advice from such asource? Bennett is only wasting his odor on the desert air. He'd better hold up. . Edwin Forrest had an immense house last night at the Front Street Theatre, Balti- more. +++» Messrs. Judson and Cranston, proprie tors of the New York Hotel, and the Brevort House, it is announsed have dissolved part- nership, and suspended payments. Their dif- ficulties came of extensive stock operations— soitissaid The business of the Hotels, how- ever, ig to go on. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. GEORGETOWN, Des. 12, 1854. At the present time, the favorite route to Gotham, the Empire city, both for safety, speed, and economy, is via Bullard’s Panorama of New York city, on exhibition at Forrest Halil. We were much pleased to see it so lib- erally patronized last night. In addition to the large company of others who were present, the Methodist Sabbath School, to the number of eighty to one hundred, attended in a body, accompanied by thtir superintendent (Mr. Edes) and teachers. We have heard but one opinion exprossed by those who have been pleased to attend the exhibitions of this beau- tiful specimen of artistic skill, and that was— “excellent!” Visit the work, one and ail, and you will know as much of the city cur- toms, manners, &c., as though yeu had ac- tually walked through its streets. In addition to seeing the panorama, the amount of statie- tical information gained from the explanatory lecture is worth more than the amount charged for admission. For the accommodation of those persons whose health or sge will not permit them to go out at night, exhibitions will be given on Wednesday and Thursday af- ternoons at 34 o’clock. The Rev. W. C. Langdon delivered, last evening, in the Mothodist Protestant Church, a very interesting and impressive lecture Le- fore the Young Men’s Christian Agsociation We are fleased to learn that the Association has made arrangements to have a regular course of lectures delivered at stated periods during the winter months. The services of some talented and interesting speakers is ex- pected to be had. The Association now num- bers come ninety or more members, composed of the most worthy young men in our city, and is still steadily increasing. Already its good effects are beginning to be seen among the membership in the destruction of secta- rian prejudice, and religious bigotry, and uniting all in one bond of real Christian brotherhood. The information contained in the following letter, written by a young man of our city to one of our merchants, dated Georgetown but postmarked Washington, we cannot vouch for, but hope it may be so: “Dear Sir: The young men of Georgetown have formed a mercantile library, aad Will be obliged to 30u for a contribution. I have de- termined to quit liquor, and devote my ener- gies to the advancement and improvement of the town. “ With great respect, &c., Tho bait would not take. We fear that there will be considerable dis- tress among many of the poor of our city during the present winter. Many employers are beginning to discharge their hands, which, with the cnormous price of living, render the condition of many any thing but desirable. We learn from a gentleman who resides in Loudon county, Virginia, that the quality of pork to be sent to our market this seagon will be very limited, far below the usual supply. The failure of the corn crop caused many farmers to drive their hogs to market during the fall. We regret to hear this from the fact that old Loudon has always been our main de- pendence for a supply of this very necessary article of food. The flour and grain markets remain firm at our quotations of yesterday. - Sprcrator. #g- The Annual Exhibition of Wes ley Chapel Sabbath School will bs held on Tuesisy evening, December 12th, at a quarter before 7 o’clk, in the churoh, corner Fifth and F sts. Cards of ac- mission have been iesu+d at 26 cents each, to defray the expenses cf the School. KNIGHTS TEMPLANS —Wesb. t inyton Encaropment No. 1 wiil assemble »t their Asylum on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Decem- ber 13th, at 7 o’vlock. dec 12—It WM. J. RHEES, Recorder. Washington Lig‘ t Infantry! A special creeting of the corps will be hela at the armory on TUESDAY EVENING, the 12th in- stant, at 73 o'clock. The aitendance of every member is esrnestly re- quested as buginess of importance will be pressntcd for their considera'ion. By order of the Captsin: dec 11—2t* B, F. BEERS, Secretary. First Grand Annual Ball of the Nightingale Club will take place on the 29ih January. 1886. Further papticulars in future advertisement. dec 9—3t® ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, NAVY YARD ON TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, December 12th and 13th. KUNKEL’S NIGHTINGALE OPERA TROUPE WILL GIVE ae TWO GRAND~@ DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENTS, Introducing ALL THAT IS NEW AND BEAUTIFUL IN Ethiopian Minstrelsy. Admission—265 cEn:s. dec 12—2t INO. T. FORD, Agent. SUPERIOR MINCE MEAT, HE preparation of which, under my own super- vision, I warrant out cf pure spiees. Fresh Suitapa Rai ide. Citron, snd other Fruits. Virgi-ia Crab Cider, and Moun’sin Beef from Weaver's stall. To have this nice ar‘ic'e without the trouble of making, orders should be sent in immediately Also, whole, halver, and quarter boxes Burch and Seediess Raisins; Prunes in glass; Maillards prepa- rations cf Chocolate and Gum Drops, flavor: d with Hoarhouad; Lemon, Bannanna and other fruits; pure fresh g ound Epines Orange Flour Water and o her extracis; Sul ana Raisins, Gelstines, East Ind‘a Preeorves, Pickles, &o. For sale at Wholesalg and Retail ‘Tea ard Groene aoe oles | ea and Gr Etore, Yaw stops northeast of Jackson Ftanie, deo 12—tf OFFICIAL. Pierce, President of the United States of America, to all whom tt may concern: Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that Routin Tuorne has been appointed consul of Peru for the port of Boston, I do hereby recog- nise him as such, and declare him free to exer- cise and enjoy such functions, powers, and privi- leges as are allowed to the Consuls of the most favored nations in the United States. In testimony whereof, | have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the city of Washington the 8th day of December, A. D. 1854, and * {t. 8.) of the independence of the United States of America the seventy ninth. FRANKLIN PFERGE. By the President: W.L. Marcy, Secretary of State. SECOND COTILLON PARTY CF THE AMERICUS CLUB, On Wednesday Evening, Dec. 37th. 'P.HE AMERICUS CLUB have the pleasure of an- nouncieg to their friends and the citizens gon eralle, that their SECOND COTILLON PARTY will teks place on WEDNE2DAY EVENING, Decembor ‘QZ7th, 1854. Particulars in future advertisement. deo 12— GRAND NEW YEAR’3 BALL TERPSICHURE CLUB. HE members of the “Terpsich-re Club’ respect fully anrounce to th-ir friends and the pubii: generally that the first@iravd Ball of the Ciub ¥iil be given on MONDAY EVENING, January the let, 1855, at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, Navy Yard. In order that all may be satis‘ied with the enjcy ment of the evening, the Club will spare no pain to make this one of the mos: p'easant balls of the season. The ball will be opened with the performan‘e of some excellent music by the “Amphicn Quartette Ciub,” so well known to our musical public. Superior Cotillon Music bas been ergaged for the occasion. Tickeis ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentleman and ladies; to be had of any of the managers and at the door on the evening cf the ball. MANAGERS. Marcellus Merceron, JR Dob>yn, ll Howe, W E Tucker, G Barc, P J Ennis, D Jarboe, J W Sinoot, F Gartlend, 8 McNamee. des 12,19,26,27,28,29,30&Jan1* ARNUM’S AUTOBLOG& APHY.—THE LIFE of P.T. Barnu:, written by bimself Por sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S dec 12 Bookseller, near Ninth st. HE PRACTICA IN COURTS OF JUSTICE IN Eniland and tie United States, by Conway Rob neon of Richmond, Va., vol 1, just published and for sale by FRANCK TAYLOR. dec 12 CCORDEONS, FLUTINOS, &c.—Just opens, twelve dozen best quelity French Accord «ns and Flutinos, which will be dieposed of on the most Teasorabie terms. HILBUS & HITZ’ deo 12 New Music Depot. PeEncy PEAS & MUSHROOMS. Potit’s Pris “Pi kts? in 1 and 2 Ib cans Champignon’s do i and 2 ID. cans. For sale by FITEKELL BROTHERS, dee 12—3t No 40 opposite Centre Markot. NEW JEWELRY. 0. HOOD burj pened a new and eplendid © ssecritment o! ¢ Broce ets, hakf tine, Er and Finger Rings Lo-kets, Chans, Coliar & Sleeve Buttons, Silver Cups acd Mags, and a great variety otether fine Jewelr of the latest styles, for the belidaya, all of which he will sell at trom 15 to 25 perc nt below the usual price arked,et otber e - tablisbmenis. Please ca] at 418 Pemnsylvania av.- nue, between 434 and Sixth streets. dec 12—tf Wasnincton, D C., December 12, 1254 OHN F. ®&LiIs, «sq: Dxarn &m:—At your re quest, T have carefully examined the TILTON IMPROVED GUITAR, anc through this medium the impre I fiud the improvemen ha? entirely removed the greatert drawback it hvs ever had; I refer to the necersitr that has always existed in thecld manu r of constructing the sound boar, rendering it poi- tively necersary t» brec and check the very part of the instrument that shou’d have been left free to Vibrate. By the removal of the above difficul'y, there bas been imparted a power for vibration whi h xives a full, clear and centinuous tone. [ am tru'y d- tigated that at last this much neglected instru men! hes been serfected. Lam, respecttuily yours, &. N. PEREZ, Teacher of Galtar, &., Weshincton City. A Just received three dozen of the abcve instrumeats, on exhibition and forsale at our Piano, Music end Fancy Store, 306 Penn. avenue. dec 12 JOHN F. KLLIS. BOYs’ A¥D GIRLS’ MAGAZINE FOR 1855. ’ l he publication of thes #sful of all the childrer bers pledge themselves ve improvement in every Tespect fir 1855. its topics will embrace Historical Sketches, brisf, spicy outlines of the various Eclenc:s, Mora. Btories Biographical Sketches, Anecdote>, Puzzles, &c How can a parevt spend a do'lar bot- ter than by subscribing for 1855? GRAY & BALLANTYNE, 498 Seventh street, Agents for the District, dec 12—8t DRUG STORE FOR SALE. DRUG STORE, etigidly situsted, doing an ex- tensive business. and with an ample stock of the best Medicines, Fancy Articles, 4c, with al! the fixtures, (which are new) ani in the most perfict order, is off4 ed for ssle, a great bargain. The price is $1,500, which is $1,000 less than oes! Any pera’n dvsiting to purchase can learn part.c- ulars by add essing a letter to “Driguist,” Wa:h- ington city. dec 12—dtf ADIES’ FURS, FURS !—Will be given great barga’ STONE FITCH RIBURIAN SQUIRREL MINK and ROCK M4RTENS All in the fashionable shapes worn. Ovildren’s FURS in abundances, cheap. Money can be caved by oe esrly on W. F. 8*¥YMOUR, No. 132 Bridge street Georgetown. deo 12—d3t NCHOVISS, VARIETIES, AND Shrimp Paste.— Anchovy Paste, genuine, in jars Anchovi s i 2ve, in pickle and salt Essence of lo *, Anchovies, and Shrimps. Just recsived Ly SHEKELL BROTHERS, dec 12—8r No. 40 opposite Centre Mart et. VETERAN TUNER. f [ie undersigned informs the musical public that he is vow preparad to tune Pisnofortes, Organs and Melodeons with dispatch. Forty years experi- ence in the busines effords him quelifications for accuratenes which f:w can atta.n, having so fer given entire satisfaction to all correct mus‘ciaus and tee exclusive tuner of Pianos at the Pres!dent’s Mansion at the time of Madi+on. Or“ers left st HILBUS & HITZ’ Music Depot, or Mr. Wm. Zsntzinger’s Music Store, will meet with prompt atiention; but if left at other establi-hments do not reach him and fall into the hands of minor wners. JACOB HIL3Us, IL st., between 17th and 18th, south ride. dec 12—tf NEW DRUG AND APOTHECARY STORE. Corner 414 and E street, Island. » pee scbscriber respec‘feliy informs his friends and the public, that hs hes openedan APOTHE- CARY and DkUG STORE as above, and will con- stantly keep a frosh supply of pure Drugs. Also, a large snd fine stock of Faney Goods, Perfumery, eo and would respectfully solicit a share of pa: age. Mr. Wm. E. Ruirssipen, whe has been in the drug busivess for the Inst 7 years in some of the best conduc‘ed apothecary establishments in Baltimore city, will take charge of the above place, and phy- sicians entrustizg their rreseriptions to him may rest assured thet they will be rkilifally and accu rately compounded, day or night Just reeived, a Isrge and fine assortmect of Porte Moorai-s, L:: bins and Bazius Patchoulys and Extracts, Hsir Brushes, &c., which will be soid at reasonable prices. 0. BOSWELL, Druggist aud Apothecary, Corner Meryland avenue and Serenth st. and 43¢ and E street, Island, Washington. N. B. Ican always be found at my old stand, cor car} Marviand avenus and Seventh st. oO. B. lec | 2-1w FAMILY GROCERY. Northwest corner of Thirteenth and H streets. i ieee subseriber having taken the above-named stand, recently occu ya by Mrs. B.A Laub. tends keping a g:neral supply of FAMILY GROCERIKS, of the very bet quality, which will be di: posed of at the lowest pos- sible rates for cash, or om shor: credit to punctual customers. He solicits a continuance of the custom of the for- mer patious of the hous-, ond beg- tu invite the at teBtion «nd inspection of his numerous f.ienos and acquaintances to th: quality of his goods, and the arrangements made to eecure the liberal tronage of the public. A. JACKEON dee 12—1m AMUSEMENTS. —_4MUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATRE. PRICES OF ADMISSION. Dress Cirele and Parquette 25 ots, Gontlemen without Tallies... cite teoond and Third Tiers of Boxes......25 « THE FAREWELL OF THE FAVORITES. GOOD BYE!—GO0OD BYE! On Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Evening, i Des. 14th, 15th, and 16%, Wil be the only Evenings remaining for KUMKELS OPERA TROUPE appesr Refore their friends in Washington for s long time, THURSDAY EVENING, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE American Rifles. PRIDAY EVESING, BENEFIT OF THE Anacostia Fire Company, SATURDAY EVENING, BENEFIT OF OUR OLD FRIENDS The Amphion Quartet Band. Doors open a* 6?4 ~Performance commenen at 7h4 eS JNO, T. FORD, Agent. dec 1 t GEORGETOWN AND NAVY YARD. BULLARD’S PANORAMA x NEW YORK CITY Exhibits at FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURE- DAY BVENINGS, and WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY AFTERNOON. And AT ODD FELLOWS’ HAL‘, NAVY YARD, FRIDAY EV® G, And SATURDAY AFTé & EVENING, of this werk. The Afternoon Exbititions commence et 314; the Evening at 744 o’clork. Admission 25 cemt=; children half price. Families and parties, 5 persons, $1; 8 1 50. dec 11—1w* “THE GREAT NATIONAL PANORAMA. STANLEY’S WESTERN WILDS, OB, THE IND'AN AND HIS COUN 7KY; (Also showing the Northern Pacific Railroad Route, as recently surveyed by Governor Stevens,) WILU BE EXRIBITED AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7h Street, TO-NIGHT. J. M. STANLEY. Ariist and Pr: pHetor, _ Cntel, Unicon « Organ) THE DYING GLADIATOR, HE public are respectfully informed that Gctt’s celebrated full-sised copy, in marble, of the DYING GLADIATOR, the most renowned statue of antiquity which bes tesn handed down to the pres- ent time, is now on exhibition on 43g street, near Peopsylvas‘a avenue. This work has been pro nounce itless copy of the great original by all artivts and cornisseurs who have seen it, while it justly ranks a the most perfect specimen of the s.ulptor’s sublime art ever brought from Europe to America Indeed. it is the only work of the kind so far exhibite¢ in this country, calculsted to give the beholder who hes not been abroad, a just concep- inn of the skil of the ancients in designing and executing works of scalpture, in which, it will be recollected, they have never been rivalled by subse- quent generations TERMS OF ADMIE810) Single tickets.......... Season tickets for Lady snd Gentleman Hours of Admission —from 9a. m.to10p n JOUN 8. HOLY TNGSHEAD, In charge of Exhibition. - \ eS es dec 12—tf dec 7—tf THE GREAT WONDERS OF THE AG&! Performance %xtraordinary. , CONCERT BY THE “ American So wes, AND ORPHAN BROT: ‘ Mant J SINCLAIR BAKER, “the American Mocking Bird,” formerly of the National atre, Philadelphia, and late cf Wood’: Varieties, York, assisted by the renowned ORPHAN BR = ERS, late of Karnum’s Museum, New York, fnlly announce to the ciiizeas of Washington thet : they will give one ef their Pleasing and Novel En- tertainments, at IRON HALL, commencing on 1UsSDPAY EVENING, Deo. 12th, consisting of Songs, Soloes, Glees, Overtures, Bur+ lesques, Im'tations of the Songs of Birds, Ventrilo- quism, Fancy Dancing, &c, 4c. Master J. SINCLAIR BAKER, the wonderful Im- itater of Birds, Ventriloquist, Vocalist and Fancy Dancer, only 12 years 0: age. Master J. WILLIAMS, the celebrated Violinist and eecond Ole Bull, 14 years of sge. Master D. WILLIAMS, the charming Banjo Pls 10 years of age. Master S. WILLIAMS, therenowned Tambourine { and Bone Performer, § years of age. ’ The extraordinary Gif: of Imitation and Ventrilo- quism which Mast. B. porsesses has never been ex- hibited in any otber human being, and may never be sgain. Let a] avail themssives of this opportu- nity, to se- and! ecr one who stands alone invested with powers which cannot be taught or tranrferred, and who may jurtly be considered the eighth Won der of the World. To the chaste and truly wonder‘ul eleaey of these highly gifted Children, the attention of the public is invited, especially the Indies, ss nothing will bs dene that couid offend the mort fastidious. { ee => For particulars see small bills. Admission TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.—Children HALF PRICE. Orchestra Chairs 8734 cents—Private Roxes 50c. Doors open at 7—Performance commence st 74 o'elcck. dec 7—5' [{STBAY COW AND CALF.—CAME TO TH E-oe enclorure of ©. D. © Murdock, on Tursdey ‘ast, a red buffilo Cow and Calf—the cow has @ white stripe down the back, one eye cut The own ercan heve the same by ving and paying char .> ges. Enquire of {LL1aM Gli LIAM, dec 1—8t* At O'Neale’s Querriss. SKATES—SKATES. Jt received « lot cf American, German and Raglish SKATES, which are offered low by ths subscriber; Jos. L. “AVAGE, Sign of the Large Gilt Baw, dec 9~St Pa. ave., bet. 10th and 11th sts. RAN ALL?GHANY BANK AND SELDEN, 4 Withers 4 Co.'s Notes purchased at the highest rates. inevrrent Money, Land Warrants, and Virzizis ip bought and sold. j Drefts on ali the princ'pal cities sold to suit pur chasers. Persons at a distance sendicg me Trans-Allegbany notes or Land, may rety upon receiving she best rater, snd remitteuces mede by draft on any city in the Union. HAMILTON G. FANT, Banker, dec 9—3m No 482 Penna avenue. peeace AUTOBIOGRAPHY at i SHILLINGTON'S. Life of P. T. Barnum, written by bimeeif, in which he narrates bis early history as Clerk, Mer- chant, K4i‘or and Showman New York Journal for December Map of the Seat of War, and views of Sebastcpol and Paisklava The Great Christmss and New Year's Bsother Jona- than, full of pictures, forsale at SHILLINGTON’S Book Odeon Building, corner Pa. avenue & 43x st. % dec 11 FOR THE HOLIDAYS! _ N AMUSING AND INSTRUCTIVE GIFTFOR | A YOUNG PEOPLE.—Do you want a “Geography withcut a Master?” then buy a Dissected Map, ag fine stock of which we have ni won hand. Aly * ~ Diesected Pictures, Builder's Blocks, A BC Picture Blocks, &c., 4c. | Writing Desks, extra neat and extra cheap mentee Work Boxes and Cabas, a choice assort: ment. Gentlemen's Dressing Cases and Nepius Ultra. GRAY & BALLANTYNE, dee li— 498 Beven‘h st. WASHINGTON RIDING ACADEMY, No 229 G Street, between ith and 18th. NDUCtKD ON THE PaRISIQN STYLE, BY MONSIEUR AND MADAME MARIN —Its 1 cation is of easy access trom all perts of the city, while its high and sity situation renders it ly euited to the promotion of health by this most acreeable exercire. The Horses are and well- trained and sre provided with new and elegant sed- dies The Proprietors pledge themsrives that oes ad pense will be spared to make this ertablishment first in the confidence of the public. dec 1l—Iw* ee ee es OSENKRANZS8 WORLD RENOWNED GER- man Piancs can always be foucd for sele om Teasonable terms st the Music Depot of HILBUS * & HITZ They challep, ition for beauty power of tone, a deo 13