Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1854, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, ibs i egy rr of Aldermen.—Last img, the board met at thi Mr. Hill in the chair. meen te An invitation from the Franklin Fire Com- ‘pany to the board, to attend a trial of their new suction, was laid before the board; laid on the table An act to make @ gravel footwalk on the West side of Sixteenth street west, from K to M street north, from the lower board, was The report of the Intendent of the Asylum for the last month was laid before the board; laid on the table. The chair laid before the board the bill tor the relief of Mrs Louisa Wadaworth, returned from the lower board, which had non-concur red in the amendment thereto made by this board, (which said amendment increased the Ki) ebelstripoe in the bill from $800 to $800 ) r. Magruder, moving to insist on the amendment, addressed a few remarks to the board in favor of that motion; board insisted Mr. Fitzpatrick, rising to a question of priy- ilege, corrected an error in the Star’s report of the proceedings of the last meeting of the board, wherein his name was inserted, instead of that of another gentleman, as having op- posed the bill for the appointment of a board of assessors. This, he stated, was an error, he having been from first to last an advocate for the bill in question. Mr. Fitzpatrick called up the bill to chang® {ne alley in square 732 into “Carroll street.’ This bill having been amended, after a few remarks from Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Bur rows, it was passed. Mr. Marks reported adversely from the com- mittee on claims, upon the bill for the relief of Gaflin Neliey. Mr. Marks explained, ina few remarks, the facts in the case, and the reasons inducing the committee to recommend the rejsction of the bill. Mr. Dove advocated its passage; passed. Yeas 6, nays 5. Mr. Magruder reported back from the finance committee, the bill for the relief of Wm. R°|° Woodward—to pay bim $366 90, balance due for walling Tiber creek; passed. Mr. Magruderintroduced a bill to authorize the collector of taxes to postpone the ady tisement of the next sales for taxes until the 1st of March next. Mr. Burrows advocated this bill. Mr. Magruder explained, that the tax books for the year were but recently made up, and also that there was at this time an unproce- dented money pressure here, which bore hard on the tax payers generally. Mr. Hill opposed the bill. He was not cer tain that the proposed postponement would not invalidate the tax sales so postponed. He thought, tco, that there was no reason to hope that the money market would be easier in this city in March, than at present; and conceived the idea of postponing the sales, as being likely to seta bad precedent. Mr. Magruder advocated the bill at length, holding that Mr. H. was mistaken in the be- lief that the sale should be effected on a par- ticular day. He also urged that such was the condition of the tax books, unavoidably, a2 to make it really impossible te get the advertise ments ready in time to make the sales, as the law now requires. Mr. Borrows cppored the bill on the ground that they did not have the legal right to make the postponement. Mr. Fitspatriok addressed the chair in favor of the bill. This bill was further advocated by Meesrs. | Houston and Pepper. It was then ordered to a third reading— yeas 9, noes 2—the latter being Messrs. Bor- rows and Hill. The said bill was then passed, Messrs. Marks and Pepper introduced peti- tions, the first of Thomas Tolbert and others; ! the latter of Rebecca K. Billings. Both were | referred. { Mr Pepper introduced a resolution direct- ing the committee on the fire department to inquire into the condition of all the reser- yoirs. s Mr. Magruder introduced a bill appropri- ting $200 to pay for the labor of extra clerks i in getting up the tax books. - After a fow remarks trom Mr. Magruder in | lanation of this bill, Mr. Bayly contended that the necessity for the employment of these extra olerks had been oocasioned by the removal of Mr. Hutch- inson, the late tax-bill clerk Mr. Clark declared that he had every re- spect for Mr. Hutchinson, but he was under the impression that the great acoumulation of the business, and its greater intricacy at this time, caused the neces-ity for the employment of the additional clerical force Mr. Magruder begged Mr. Clark not to make avy such issue. as it would force him to demonstrate that had Mr. Hutchinson been | retained, there could have been no question as to the fact that these books would have been brought up without extra clerks. Mr. Pepper remarked that on each succeed- ing year they had been compelled to employ extra clerks on this business. Mr Marks explained that the tax-book clerk had been necessarily taken off from the tax books. Mr. Hill explained that in the course of the three or four weeks in which he bad officiated recently in place of the Mayor, the clerks on the tax books had worked faithfully; and that but for the fact that Mr. Rateliffe had been | necessarily taken from the tax bovk, he wou'd have been able to have completed the work witbout the aid of extraclorks. Bill passed. The Chair laid before the Board a communi- cation from the Board of Trustees of the Pub- lic Schools in relation to the title to a achool- house jot, and urging that Congress be asked to make an appropriation of public lacds for educational purposes in this District. Referred to the joint commitiee to attend to the interests of the city before Congress. The bill for the relief of John 8. Hollings- head, asking that the license tax on his exhi- bition of the statue of the Dying Gladiator be remitted, was next considered This bill was debated by Messrs. Bayly and Borrows for it, and Messrs. Paarson and Pep- per against it. The question being on the third reading of the bill, it was ordered to be read the third time—yeas 9, nays 3. Mr. Fitzpatrick then addressed the Board in reply to a portion of the rewarks of Mr Pep- per, and then, the bill being passed, the Board adjourned. Common Council—The Board was called to order at the usual hour by the President. Mr. Walker presented the petition of Philip Kraft; referred to the committee of claima. Mr. Burr, from the committee on ways and means, reported a bill paying for the pave ment in front of certain echool houses ; passed. Mr. J. W. Davis, from the committee oa im- rovements, reported a bill for a pavement on street south, between 6th and 7th street east; passed Mr. Duncanson, from the committee on claims, reported baek the bill which had been amended in the Board of Aldermen to pay for certain printing, accompanied by a written report; which, after being read. was laid aside. r. Bamberger, from the committce on canals, reported a bill making an appropria- tion to pay the additional salaries allow to the Commis-ioners of Canals; passed Mr. Clements introduced bill to ereot an eugine house for the Northern Liberties F:re Company, on the southeast corner of market space, tronting on 7th and K streets, or such other locality as may be dxed upon, and up- Propriated $5,000 for the purpose. It is pro- Posed by the bili to use a portionof it as an additional schoo! house: passed A number of bills from the Board of Alder- men were read and appropriately referred. The amendment made in the Board of Aluer- men to the bill for the relief of Louisa Wads- worth was insisted on by that Board, and the Board of Common Council receded trom their amendment. The bill was then passed. A joint resolution from the Board of Alder- men, permitting Juhn S. Hollingshead to ex- hibit the statue of the Dying Gladiator froe of taxation, was passed. A communication was received from the Mayor, informing the Board that he had signed certain bills. munication was read from Mr. Abbot, of the Board of Trustees of the Pub- lic Schools, in relation to the title of a certain lot, and requested that application be made to Cooaress for lands for sehool purposes; re- ferred A was repent from the Intendant of erred to the committee on the asylum. master of the Center Market to $600 Dum was, on motion of Mr. C. up and passed. Mr. Barr poscedacee a bill ropriation for cleaning alleys j Wor eae. ig alleys in the Second John McGarvey. Passed. _The special order of the evening, being the bill to increase the salaries of the police of- ficers of the city was then taken up, when Mr. C. A. Davis, with the view of testing the sense of the Board, moved that the whole subjeot be indefinitely postponed; which was Tejected—yeas 6, nays 13. The question being on the sub:titute— Mr. Busey moved that it be amended by striking out all after the enacting clause and insert, that from and after the Ist of January the salaries of the different police officers, ex- cept the one at the depot, be $600 per annum. Rejected ; yoas 8, nays 12. ir. J. W. Davis moved that it be amended, from and after lat of January, officers of the First, Sixth, and Seventh Wards reosive $600 er annum, and that those of Second, Third, ‘ourth, and Fifth Wards receive $700 per an- num ; which was rejected—yeas 7, nays 14. The question then recurred on the substitute; which was rejected—yea 1, nays 17. Mr. Busey then introduced his bill men- tioned above a3 = new proposition, which was adopted by yeas 13, nays 8. So this Board decided to give the police officers of the city $600 per annum. A communication was received from the Franklin Fire Company inviting the Board to witness the trial of a new engine, which was accepted. _ The President laid before the Board the re sigoation of Mr. C. A. Davisas a member of the Board. Mr. Kelly offered a resolution a) Thursday, the 28th instant, as the lay of the election to fill the vacancy, and selecting Messrs. T. W. Johnson, James Dorset, and Samuel Drury, commissioners. The Board then, at 11 o’clock, adjourned. pointing ConuNpRUMS AND ConuNDRUM MAKERs— Great Trivmew oF AspiRInc Punsteps. The National Theatre, last night, was the Scene of excitemen: unprecedented. The ad mirable band of negro minstrels, led by the unrivalled Kunkel, offered two silver cups to the authors of the best and worst conundrum. The house was filled with a ay audience, who listened with delight to the music of the “band,” and was brimful of expectation as to the result of their conundrums. At last the curtain rises and discloses the two cups and the elegant and aecomplished reader of the puns. ‘ Hear, hear,” was dis- tinctly heard in all parts of the house, while rome gay and versatile youth blew ocoasional blasts on a penny trumpet, after the manner of his angelic highness “Gabriel,’’ of the manor of New York. The reader now steps forward, bows to the audience, and thus be- gins: Ladies and gentlemen—I have received [louder, we can’t hear] a great many conun- drums, from muuch bine on the penny trum- pet] I have seleot ten of the worst and fifteen of the best. Their merits will be de- cided by your applause. (Long, loud and con- tinued applause | After a great deal of ‘‘neise and eonfusion’”’ the audience decided that Mr. A. H. Prince, of Adams’s Express, was the writer of the best conundrum, but not being present, it was given to the second best, the author of whioh was a gentleman named Noble. Here is the conundrum : “Why is the Washington Monument like a pergon recovering from sevore illness ¢”’ Ans. “ Because it rises slowly from its bed.”” A great many gentlemen, among whom were distinguished members of Congress, were evidently disappointed in not receiving the prize. The second part of the entertainment now commences ho contest is fierce and the ex- citement ungovernable. Whose is the worst ? “ That is the question.” vo. 1. Why is a man like a stove pipe ? Ans. Because be has an elbow. This was received with laughter, and a blast on the trumpet by the same incorrigible raseal. No. 2. Why is a tea pot like a coffee pot ? Ans. Because it has a spout. This had the name of a distinguished con- sular agent attached, and elicited great ap- plauze. No 3. Why isa man about to be hung like @ notorious citizen of Washington? Ans. Because its ‘Truth’ getting “ Jus- tice” This conundrum elisited shouts of laughter. It was written by the elegant and accom- plished Beau Hickman. No. 4, and the succeszful one. Why does Robertson, the editor of the Truth, when walk- ing Pennsylvania avenue, inspire patriotic emotions? Ans Because he whistles “‘Yankee Doodle.” Such laughter and applause, and shouts and yells, and waving of handkerchiefs and cries for Robertson, who was present, never greeted mortal ears. This was at once decided to bo the worst conundrum The author, after apologizing for his unwarranteble use of the ‘great philcsopher’s’ name, called upon him to address the audience from the stage. The cries were now deatening for Robertson—amid which he waddled upon the platform—and thus commenced: “Ladies and Gentlemen (louder! old mutton head!) I dont see whylam to be a butt—(voice in the crowd—* take that chicken vut of your hat!’?) I an a marc— with allthe functions and muscles of a maa. (Voice—Shakspeare ) I am an Amerioan— (voice—you are a Know Nothing) Three of my gravdfathers fought with Washington, and two fought for their country since—(voice— you're a granny dear) I am willing to epill my bleod and I dont think I’m a butt—(voice —give us a copy of your paper!) At this point, he was forced to coase bis truly eloquent remarks, owing to the inces:ant applause, mingled with the martial strains of “Yankee doodle’ It was a proud time for the “Editor of the Truth.” With tho fire of hate flashing from his large blue eyes—his nostrils distended with rage—his hair, whit there was of it, shaking with the heat from the foot lights, and his long-legs bending be- neath the weight of virtuous indignation, he moved with striking grandeur from the stage. Beau Hickman met bim in the passage-way, and with a hearty shake of the hand, said: “Old horse, that was tip top !” Quiet was goon restored, andtheperformance was finished. It was a night that will long live in the memory of the “Editor of the Truth;” for, after having been so vociferousiy applauded at the the *heatre, he was escorted home by the “boys,’’ whistling the martial tune of “Yankee doodle,” intermivgled with the crow of ‘‘chanticleer.”” City IvproveMents —Yesterday, we had the pleasure of a long walk through those por- tions of the city where it was our ploasure, a few years since, to shoot plover, snips, and larks There are no fields now upon which to practise without risking a fiae for shooting in the streets. North aad south, streets are laid out, and large and eommodious buildings erected. During the working season of the past year, many fino, large stores and dwel- lings have been erected upon lot once occu- pied by poor, filthy shanties; and we are glad to be able to say that those improvements are mostly the result of the labor of industrious workingmen. From the river, south, to Boun- Gary street, north, the city is rapidly im proving; and even now, though the winter hae set in, our bricklayers, carpenters, and ma- sons are employed on work to be finished during the winter. The dull times do not ap- pear seriously to effect the Luilding onterprise of our citizens. Last Weex or tue KevivaL.—It has been determincd, we learn, to close the revival of religion which has been conducted for seven weeks past, with much success and spirit, at the Thirteenth street Bap'ist Church, at the expiration of the present week Last evening the church was well filled with an attentive aud deeply interested auditory, and the Rev. Dr. T. C. Teasdale discoursed ably and elo- quently upon the nature and quality of the ‘unpardonable gin.’”? To-night, Rev. Mr. Tanner, the Indian, will deliver a discourse inthischurch He is a very forcible, logical speaker, and his narrations respecting his Ja- bors among his own people are highly enter- taining very indication is that the closing week will be a highly prosperous one in the matter of conversions. The bill to increase the salary of the market T ane A. Davis, taken making an ap- Mr. Keily introduced a bill for the relief of the Asylum| Tam Faanxuin’s Naw Exarvs.—The Frank ln Fire Company this morning received their new engine from Baltimore It was made by Mr. Wm. M. Ives, of tnat city, and is thus desoribed in this morning’s Sun: “The suction has cylinders seven inches in diameter, double levers, sucking tubes, rope reel, elliptic sptings, and other improvements. The gallary, which is of octagon form, is a splendid specimen of mechanic art, oon- taining four superb oil paintings, one of which represents Washington, the next Martha Washington, with a view of Mount Vernon in the distance; the third General Lafayette, and the fourth Mrs Lafayette. The gallery is richly decorated with metal ornaments, Jisplaping unexceptionable taste. The box is of vermilion red, with panels adorned with gilded mouldings, the wheels rd striped in gold, and the running gear black with red striping. The wheels are also sup- plied with heavy patent hub bands, and the entire suction is mounted with the finest brass, The trial throws were satisfactory to all con- cerned ’” . As we go to press, the Franklin boys are making ready to try the new apparatus. LarGe Save ov Wines Anp OTuer Liquors AT THE “Star Buitpines.’’—By reference to an advertisement in another column of to- day’s Star, it will be seen that a large peremp tory sale of choice Wines and other Liquors takes place on Wednesday (to-morrow) after- noon at 33 o’clock, at the ‘Star Buildings,’’ in the store-room adjoining the Starcounting- room. The quantity and assortment is Jarge and varied. The gentleman who is agent for the sale comes highly recommended, and we have no doubt of the correctness of his state- ment about the superiority of the brands of these liquors. Downs & Hutchinson are the auctioneers. This will be one of the largest sales of liquors ever he!d in Washington. Westurn Wiups Last Nieut.—The exhi- bition of Stanley’s Western Wilds at Odd Fel lows’ Hall, last night, was received with the usual expression of public favor, which it zo well merits. This panorama, besides being a home subject, is a work of the highest art. Mr. Stanley is a citizen of Washington, where he is generally known, and wherever known, admired, both as a gentleman and artist. He is now the sole proprietor of his painting; as such let us give hima dumper at Odd Fellows’ Hall. Great improvements have been made in the Panorama. On exhibition every evening. Rev. Mr. Cuumins.—The Richmond En- quirer of yesterday, says: At a meeting of the vestry of St. James’ Church, on Friday morn- ing last, the resignation of the Rev. Mr Cum mins, rector of the church, was received and accepted. Mr.C. goes to Washington, and will leave his charge here on the Ist of Janu- ary. This will be Gissgreeable intelligence to the numerous friends and admirers of this clergyman, who has, by the learning and boauty of his sermons, rendered himself ex tremely popular in this city. Kunket at roe Navy Yarp.—It should be borne in mind by our readers in the eastern section of the city, that Kunkel, with his un- rivalled troupe, give two of their drawin Toom entertainments at Odd Follow:’ Hall, Navy Yard, commencing this evening. A more pleasant time could not be spent than with thiscompany. See advertisement. Correction.—In our issue of yesterday, we said that the room of Senator Hamlin, at the St. Charles, was robbed on Saturday night last. It proves to have been the room of Mr. Hamilton, of Md.; not that of the Hon. Sena- tor named above. Hon. Mr. Clark, whose rooms are next to Mr. Hamilton’s, was also robbed of a small amount. Focxp.—Chas. J, Queen, Keq , yesterday received his pocket bock (advertised in the Star) through the city post office. in an en- velope, bearing the follewing inscription : “This pocket book belongs to Charles J. Queen, and was found in the lettor box.”? The book was minus the money, but contained all the papers. Praistic.—Yesterday, a little matter was settled on the Island by an appeal to fistiouffs, and it started the police on a search for the victorious party. The victor was a sinall man and the victim a very large one. We were told the cause of the Aght, but as the defeated party was badly hammered in a very short time, we will kesp it to ourselves, believing it would be worse for him if we gave his name and explained his conduct to the public. Watca Returns.—The only persons in the guard-house, this morning, were Catherine Ann Thomas, and a small boy about three feet five inches tall, who was disposed of as a va- grant by being sent to the workhouse for ninety days. The first named was a ycung and good looking girl, who was picked up last night, in the street, by a citizen, and placed in the hands of the guard for proteetion. She is evi dently deranged, and when found was sur- rounded by a gang of boys who were tantal- izing hor. She is from Charlotte Hall, Md. She was here two years since, and itis thought that sho was sent here to be gotten rid of by those whose duty it should be to take careot her. She was sent to jail, there being no other place to send her to. The magistrate remarked, when he sign: d the two commitments, that it is shameful that our city is not provided with proper places for the reception of such unfor- tanates. Ile intends bringing the case of the young girl before the grand jury to-day. Want 10 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, Tea Wine and Spirit Morchsnt.—Wauts a Situation. & young maa. wuo perfectly understands he abore busine’s, can also assist in keeping a set of Locks. lis terms will be found moderate, so as constant and immediate employment ia hia greatest object. Any cummand; please address “F,” at this office. dec 12-18 ANTS—KY A RESPECTABLE Y a WO- \ Taan, a Situation as Cook, in a rerpactable private tamily. Address “Il 8 M.” Star cffice. dec 12—21* YOUNG G B i gaged this winter as corresp ndent of reveral nevepspersin Virginia and New York, is desirous of employing his leisure moments in any descrip tion of WRITING which may offer a remunerative compensation. Address “R W,” box 546, Washing- Post Offic dec 2-27 A NEGRO Phesuh all times in the mzrket buying SLA ing ths highest cach prices. Persons having Slavs for sale wiil please call at 242 PRATT ETREET, Bal- timore, puts (Sistietle old stand.) Slaves taken on ard at 25 cents per day. bars Q—ly si BoM. & W.L. CAMPBELL. UST RECEIVED, a fresh supply ot A. B WIL®BOR'8 CUD LIVAR OIL AND PLOS PUATE OF LIM. The most palatable end effica cious preparation of Cod Liver Oii kucwn, for the cura of Consumption, Scrofula, Ccughs, C: Id», Asthma, Bronchitis, ani all ecrofulous humors. For sala by SCHWARTZE & SON (Agents for Washington,) Pa. avenue, next decor to U. 5. Hotel. nov 10—"m NEW AND CHEAP FAMILY GROCERY. OSEPII W DAVIS (late and for may years con- nected with the City Post Office) respectfully in- forms his frionds and the public, that he hs opened a@newand cheap FAMILY GROVERY, at the cor- ner of Ninth street we-t and K atreet north, rh-e he intends keeping every thing usually kept ina Grocery, und at the very lowest prices. He invites particulor attention to his stock of Teas, which is very fiae and cheap Buyers will find it to their ad- yantaze to give him a cali. de: 9—3.* MUSIC FOR BALLS, PARTIES, &. F. SCHENIG ESPROTFULLY iniorm his frends and R 8 that he con'isuss to attend Balls, te-, &«., with his well organize! Band o1 Scientific Mu ifans. Le will introduc: all the new and taeh- ble Masic one es my lished Pianist furnished if desired. Orders le t with Mr. Norbsck, Confesiioner, Pa. avenue, one docr west of Iron Hall, or ai: my resi- dence, Twantieth st:eet west, between M asd N streets north, will meet with prompt attention. dee 9—3t* aS = = MRS. B. GREGG Hi a hand-ows assortment jot FRESC MILLINERY at MiB, HILL?’, No. 299 Pennsylvania ave-' ‘nue, betwen Tenth and Eleventh sts., and next door to Mr Miller’s Confection:ry. (jC a sea aa IFE OF P. T. BARNUM, written by himself—price $1 25 Frank asics Magasing of Fashion fur December— 5 cents Fifty qaccis both Hemiapheres, by Nulte—Price 1 35 $1 25 Bird—$1 25 pe haa Uae E. K_ LUNDY, Wo. 128 Bridge atseet, Georgetown, dec Ll—t¢ Por Bale and Rent. BR PL@ABA! m re SANT WURNISHED ROOMS FOR A'so, ean aconmmodate a few BOARDERS-2t No. 276 B etroct, between 2d and 8d xts., back of St : wa. W. Woop. ee FF" RENT—FOUR NEW TWO-STORY FRAME houses on 0 street, between Fourth an‘ Fifth. The rent will bs low to punctual tenants. Pcssen aon given prea hy te La) at H. Heitmul ler’s Grocery Store, on test, betw. N deo 12—se ‘A mis HANCE FOR INVESTMENT—FOR SALE Valuab's Property cn Pennsylvania avenu-, which rents for 10 per cent on the pri es. Also, P operty in other parts of the city, Present fog equal inducements. bly situated ‘or rent, several eligi Hew fur. nished and unfurnished. =~ JOS _C. @. KENNEDY, dec 12—8t corner Tenth street and Pa ay. FOR BPST_OUT ONE SINGLE Room, veny comfortable and neatly furn shed for rent in the three story Brick House, opposite Willar?~’ Ho tel. Apply en the premises. Ta FRIEBUS. dec 12—11* Res FOR REV?.—PARLOKS AND Co AM_ bers, neatiy furnished and plessantly rituated, may be hed ct N .554 Pa. avenue, a few doors west of the Capitol. dec 12-118 F R RENT—ROOM2 IN A CENTRAL, AIRY, acd healthy part of the city, not far fr.m the Smitbecnian Insti ute or any cf the Departments For terms—which are mcd-rate—apply at the Li brary, at west end of the Smithsonian Institution, to P. #. KEMON, deo 12—e03t F% RENT—A FRAME HOUSE ON L ST, BE tween 18th and 19th strects. The house cen- tains ceven rooms. Enquire of WILLIAM LINKINS, dec 11—3t* No 66 Oent-e Market. E% SALK OR RENT—A THREE-STOHY frame Hou:e, with two-story back building, rituated on Virginia avenue between Ninth and Tenth s's., in the Seventh Ward Also on hand 9 well assorted stock of Dry Goods for sale cheap for cash. WM. R. RILEY, Corner Eighth st., opp. Centre Market. deo 11—1w OR SALE.—_THE LEASE AND FIXTURES OF a frst rate Grocery Stand. For particulars enquire at Esquire Grubb’s, on Eighth near E st. dec 9 — 4t* | Ae MAN HIS OWN LANDLORD—TAE Union Land Arsociation have row lithographed pists of Uniontown, situated oa the Eastern branch of the Potomac river, directly opporite the Navy Yard, and invits the public to exemine the same at their office. Eligible Building Lota, on graded 60 feet wide etreets, fronting 24 foet and running beck 180 feet, are new offered at the very low price of $75, paya- ble in easy instsliments of $3 month, until the whole is paid, when a deed in fee simple will be ex- ecuted to each lot holder; a deduction of 10 pr cent. will be allowed to persons paying cash. The location is one of acknowledgad hea!th fulness and beanty, with an abundant supply of excellent water. Persons desirous of procaring a house aud lot upon very favorable conditions of payment, should make immediste application, av a similar cp- portunity will never again be presentaL N. B—A lerge quantity of chernut post ard oak wood for saie cheap. 'OHN FOX, Secretary, Office, Seventh st , above Odd Fellows’ lia!l. dec 9—1m OR RENT—A PARLOX AND FIVE LED chambers, all fitted with ges. Location, Tenth street, between D and 8, west side, second dwelling above McGuire’s Auction Store, on the corner cf D end the avenue. JOHN GREGORY. dec 7—6t* ] OOMS TO LET ON CAPITOL HILL—TWO comfortable Rooms, furnishe? or unfurptched will be rented on very ressonable term3. Apply nt No 26 A street north, between Delaware avenue and First street, or to Jos. Hedrick, at the Capitol. dec 5—1w* GSURNISHED ROOMS 10 LET, AT 286 E ST., # between Fourteenth and Fifteenth, vicinity of Willard.’ Hotel dec 5—1lw* eee ROOMS.—FOR RENT, A PAR- lor and two Bedrooms, neatly frrnished, on 24 street, between B and O, No. 179, within a few min- utes’ wa’k of the Capitol, and near the a:enue wiil be rented low. dec 5—1w* re RENT—Possession given immed’ately--the late cfllce o/ the Evening Star, on D st., within fifty yarde of its junction with Twelfth street aud Pa. avenue. The building is of two stories. The lower ratory being divided into taree convenient rooms, and the upper being a large single rocm. It will efford two convenient small shops, fronting on D street, with ampie working room ia the rear. Al- a0 a convenient paiater’s or carpenter's or other} mechanics’ work shop above. Apply at Star ctfice. oct 26—tf OR SALE.—SEVERAL FARMS NOLTH OF Washington city, containiag from thirty-five to one hund-ed and fiity acres, convenient tv churches and tchools, and gcod society, fr-m three te six mii*s from town. Persons fesirous «f marke’, deiry, or farming,’and, would do well in applying to the subscriber, near Bladensburg. nov 24—im CHARLES DIGGEB. VERY DESIRABLE STORE TO LET—THE store on the east side of Elev-nth street, one door north of Penna; lvania avenue, lately ocsu- pied by Mr. Dyer as an auction and commission store, is for rent low toagccd tenant. Also, the House sbove the etore Apply to G@. A. RANDALL, nov 14—tf Corner Twelfth and D streets. JOR RENT OR SALE.—TUK MODERN Four-story Briek House on Thirteenth st. eet near E, east side. ‘he house is in good repair, dry cellars, and to a gcod te ‘ant the rent wiil be low. Possession given on the Ist November Apply to oct 30—tf JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auc’r. oe eee {TORAGE.—Those having Furniture, Dry Goods, dS Groceries, &c., to be stored, will find ample ac- commodations in the large, airy, fleg-stone-pe: and dry Basements under the Star Cffice, corner I avenue and Eleventh st. Apply at the Star office oct 25—tf JOARDING IN GEORGETOWN.—A SMALL B fuuily having « house larger than required for toeir own use, Offer several reoms, handsomely fur- pisned, for a family, or three or four gentle ren, with the comforts and quiet of a beme, with board on reasonable terms. The situation is in a dest-a} ble ncighbozhood and quite convenient to the omni- bus Apply at No. 181 Washington street deo 9—1w# _ OOMS AND BOARD.— SEVERAL LARGE AND pleasant unfurnished rocms for familics cr single gentlemen, with beard, will bs let at MRS. HAULI/3, No. 452 Thirteenth street. noy 23—Im* AWNY FERN’S NEW BOOK at SH'LLINGTON’S Bockstore. Kuth Hall, by the auth r of Fern Leave: Later Years, by the author of the Old ifouse by the River Ladies Complete Guide to Crotchet and Fancy Knit- tin, Hunt's Merchant's Magazine and Commercial Re- view for December Littell’s Living Age . eSHILLINGTON’S Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner 4}¢ st. and Pa. ave. decll—tf ETROPOLITAN MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE, (Pa. avenue, over Parker’s Btore,) SCHOOL OF DESIGN is uow open tor the winter session on the evenings of Tuex ays, Thurs- days end Saturdays, between the hours of 7 and 9 o’elock. ‘Glasses for ladi-s, gentlemen and juveniles. _ WM. J. WHITAKER, Privcipa’. dec 11—d1 w* CARD MUSICAL. ZE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that we have this day opened our nev and splendid mu- sic depot, with a large additional stock of music, musical jartruments, ended ia micrchendise in . Acull is respectfully solicit Beet » * RILBUS & HITZ. Music Depot, Star Buildings, corner Pennrylvenia avenue, Eleventh and D Sireets. dec 11 OR SALE—7,000 LBS. BUTTER, 100 BU TIE? 8 Potatoes, and 200 bushels Appler, all of supe. rior quality, and will be soldin quantities to cut pureb rors. Mc°LELLAN & ©O., As reet north, No. 47, next Jos- east of dec 9— it* Old Capitel. PRESENTS FOR THE IIOLIDAYS. W. GALT & BROTH XK wit] open this da e Magnificent a srtmentof Fancy Jewel-y, Bilvyerware, Fine Fana, Silver Card Cares, Card Trays, Porte Monnaies, and bijouterie of every di scription. Persons in want of Pres would do well to make their selections whilst our stuck is complete, and avoid the usual bus'le of the Tare M W. GALT & BRO, Pa. avenue, betwcen 9th and 10:h ste. dec 11—3t ARTIN’S UNRIVALLED AMERICAN CUI- > TARS constantly on baad at “he Agents’ Mu- sic Dapot. HILBUS & H1iZ. dec 11 WATOHES. WO hundred ard fiit7 extra fine Gold English T and Geneva Watches, rocket Unrcnometers, &c. for both ledies snd xentlemen. J Per’ons in want of superior timexeeper3 will find our assortment ‘or variety, style, gua 'tiy and cheap- ness utsurpasrcd in this country. M. W. GALT & BRO., Sign of the Golden Kegle, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. deo Ll—6t Ancction Sales. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctio: ° IXTENSIVE SALE OF OOPPER OOOKING Utensils, Horces, Carryalls, Furniture, br order of the Orphans’ Court—On THURSDAY morning, December 24th, at 10 o'clock, in front of the Auction Rooms, I shall se’! the personal effects of the late A Favier, comprising— A very lerge and complete sett of Coppers, eonsist. ing of Ham, Turbo’, Rock firh and £oup Bo.1. fs, 8:ucepaes, Basins for preserves, &o. Large spear Of Moulds for Jellies, Nogats, Sponge ake, &e Forming the most complete est ever offered for sale in the District oor hed Work Horses 0 Carryalis and Harness 3 ther with a genezal assortment of Heusehe'd and Ritenen Furniture. Terms cash. By order of the administrator. JA8. C. MoGUIRE, dec 12—d4 4uctioneer. By DOWNS & HUTCHINSON, Aucis PEREMPTORY AND UNRESERVED SALE BY Auc ion of 205 Baskets avd Oasesof ‘he g-nuine first class Champagnes. Wines, Brandies, Liqac SDAY afternoor, Dec. 13th, at 3 o'clock, we will se at ‘he -rar Bui:dings, cerner of Pa avenue and TELEGRAPHIC. —Rupressly for the Daily Byeming Star. ———————————————See———— Western Navigation—Collins’s Stegmers. Naw Yorx, Deo. 12.—The Western, wires are full of ice and navigation is seriousty in- terrupted. An agent of the Collins's steamers is sbout to start for Washington, to aseertain if Con- gress is disposed to continue the mail appro- priations, which if refused, the company will Probably sell out, accepting the offer of France or Russia. Muitary avd Burns’ Bict. Bostor, Deo. 12 —Some of the military com- panies of Boston refuse to accept their portion of $14,000 for services ducing the Burns” riot. Heavy Failure —Steamer Pacific. Piaueee Pates, Preverues ia tins, &c.—On WFD-| Naw York, Dec. 12.—An extensive abfy chandler, in this city, is reported to have Eleventh street, a large and choi-e assortment of| failed. His liabilities are very heavy. tre finest Wines, Brandies, and reserve, inclu jiag— ‘eaux Lafite, 1818; do Morzeux and Lateur, Rarton 4 Gues‘ier. and Johnston & Co., Cabriet Creme de Bourzy ard Imperial Chompagnes, from Mumm & Co, Ruinart & C. Dinet, Feuvrel & Co, De Kr'mont, and other heuses Johanisberg, Stemwein in Bock-beu'el, Hoe*- heimer and o'ber German Wines, from Henkeli & Co., az her houses Pats de fie gras in 1 and 2 pornd tias, from Stra 1 bourg & Pengord: Troffes falmon Troxt; ir 30 It. tins; Truite Saunio} other excellent ¢elii Chartrenss Li Preserves, without es. kere, Noyau, Maresshiuo, Am-n- The Pacific has not yet arrived, and it is now thought she did not leave Liverpool until the 2d inst. Baltimore Markets. Lattimore, Deo. 12.—Howard street flour, 78 50 cts.; city mills at $8.35ets. 9000 bus’ of prime red and white wheat sold at $2.00. aux Truffes in 7 Ib. tins, oud | 14,000 bushels of white and 80 of yellow corn sold at 84 cts. Oats, 57 cts. Ryef from $1 20 tillado, Vino del Paste, Machernudo and cther buff | to $1 35 cts. Gordon Sherries, East Iedia Sercial, Bual & London: particnlar Made ra’, London Dock Ports of the finest grades. Chambertin, Beaune, Pommard, bichebourg, snd Oher fine Burgundies, Cormau’s fine Catarta, Qapri Ross», Ischia Bian-a, Calcutta Curry Pord-r, Fau Vert. and a great variety cf o her wines and jcacies, and a fine asco: tment of Cognac and Chom- pagne Brancy Tbe large portion being in oriz'nal imported packeges, and frem the first European wine mer cban's. Terme at rate. Catylogues ready moraing of sale. This sale presents 8 valusb e oppcrtu:diy to g-n- tlemen laying in their winter stock. Will be warran‘ed, and ever parcel soll without Tese:ve. OWNS & HUTCH! DN, c 11—dte Auctionce & The wos! $5 oents. Cotton dull, Cotton—Money. Batrniore, Dec. 12th.—Despatches from Charleston, Mobile and New Orleans, repre- sent Cotten dull ard Money tight. New York Markets. New York, Dec. 12—Flour unchanged. 2,000 bushels of wheat sold—white, $2.10; red, $2 Corn—15,000 bushels sold—mixed, 93 a Stocks depressed Failure at New Orleans. Naw Orreans, Dec. 11th.—The house of oe ee By ROTHWELL & BROWN, &ucis.| Mossrs. Taylor & Cassilby have suspended. VENING SALFS OF BOOTA D ‘4 Clothing, Dry Goods, &e —THIS KVEN : 7 o’o'o k, we shall sel at our Auction Stora, iei- ana avenue, near the Bank of Washington, a variet of desirab’e Goods, viz: Keady msde Clothing, Boots and Shoes Blankets, Dry Goods in great variety Carpenter’s Tools, Hardware, Cutlery Useful and F oncy Articles in grast variety. We ehall bold rales every evening next week. ate i . ‘S,| They were involved largely by the failure of (ieorge Milue, and this caused the embarrass- ment. They have a large excess of assets. Charge of False Pretences. Lovrsvitie, Dec. 11.—A man named Ro- senthal, residing here, cha with obtain- ing goods to the amount of $69,000 at Phila- We will receive and give prompt atisntion to all| d¢lphia, by false pretences, has been arrested consig»ments of goode for sale. ROTHWELL & BROWN, dec 9- 3t Auctioneers. By J.C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. i “DICAL WORKS AND SURGICAL INSTRU- bon December l4ti, at 314 o'ciock, et my Aurtion Pooms, [ shal! sell the collection of veluable Medi cal Work: and “nrgieal Instruments belonging tc Dr. Warfeli, who hee dec L hie pre ‘The above may be exsmined the dey the sale, Terme cash. JA8. C. McGUIRZ, ctione r. KE. 8. WRIGHT, Aucttoneer. GEORGELOWN. HANCEPY SALK.- By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the eounty of ‘i ashington, made in the cause cf Joseph F avd Mary F Pitter vs. Wm. H. and Horatls G@ i dated November 22, 1854, we will offer auction, on IUESDAY, the 2d of dee # -d uable property in Georseeown : t No. 40, of old Gearg-town, fron ments at Public Seie—On TEURSDAY after-| while performi: on a& requisition from the Governor of Penn- sylvania. pe Rieke Accident—Death of a Merchant. Boston, Des. 10.—J. A, Studley, au actor, at the National Theatre in this city, yesterday afternoon, had bis hand shot off by the accidental discharge of a pistol. Thomas Cordis, Ksq., an eminent merchant ‘vious to | of this city, died yesterday, aged 85 years. The health of Boston is excellent. For the week ending to-day, there have been but fifty- one deaths. Boston Municipal Election. Boston, Dec. 11.—Mayor Smith, the Know Nothing candidate was today re-elected Mayor of this city by a majority of 1,253 votes ; | over all the opposing candidates, four in num- r. The Whigs bave probably elected some do’clocs p m, on the premass,| of the councilmen, At Worcester, to-day, the entire Know- ‘ing| Nothing ticket for municipal officers was on ihe east si‘s of Duck Lane or Muriet street 6034 | elected. feet. more or ‘e3s, and running back, of the s-me width, ninety-three feet two inches, and binginz on the north on the Venal, end on the south on a four- teen fest alley, with a two-story brick warehonce. 2. Parts of Lots binding on the fconting six y thr. the cast side of Duck Lane cr Market str et, and runvipg back, of the same width, one hundred end twenty four feet, more cf less; and the northern part, to the wi th of twenty feet, more or lese, «X- tending twenty he twen'y-rine feet space, with the dwelliog houce of the late Peter Rit- tet, and s-vera! small tenements. 8. Pert of Lot No 80, at the northeast inter-ecticn of Duck Lane or Market street, with Water street, th line of the alley af resaid, ‘os. 40 and £0, of cold Yeorge own | ticket in the munici; feet ten inchs, more or Je-s,on] W. Richardson, Know A large procession of Know Nethings are parading the streets to-night, giving expres- sion to their gratification at the success of their 1 election to-day. From Worcester, the repért is that George othing, is elected Mayor by nearly 3.000 majority. c ra Roxbury, Ritchie, the Knew Nothin; candidate for Mayor, has also been elec! tect, cr lees, extending | over Mr. Sleeper, formerly the editor of the ‘a half fartser towards Market | Boston Journal, by 300 majority. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION will fronting furty-fire feet on the f»rmer and fi'ty oxe| bold its fourth annual sesion, in the new and beau- feet on the latter, with a two-st ry brick dwe ling. tifol lecture room cf the Smitksonien Inetitution, Terms ofrale: Onefourt cf the purchase money | during the interval between Christmes and New to be paid incaeh, ard the re-idue in three equal | Year's Vay, commencing on TUBBDAY, December 1 stalments at six, twelve, or eizhteen mentha, to | 26th. instant. be s:cuged by approved notes or bonds, beering in- terest. A large number of the di tinguished Educators of our country, and leading friende of Bducation, are The right is reserved to re ss!i, at the purcheser’s | expected to be present, irom whom there will be cost, one one week’s notic:, upon his tailcretocom-| many valuable Lectures and Educational papers; ply with the t.rms of eale in one week after sale. WILLIAM R. WOODWAK WALTER 8&, COX, Ir EDWARD 8. WRIGHT, Auctioncer. dec 9—2aw3w By J.C. McGUIR Auciloneer. wich wi | be followed by interesting discuasious. The occasion will cffer to the citizens of Washing: ton a iar? end rch treat for Christmas week. ‘the officers of ocr Governm-nt, members of Con- grers, and all the cit:z«ns are earnestly requested to make thir arrangements to attend, and uss their influence to incuce their friends feom abroad to DMINISTBATOR’S SALE OF VALUABLE | attend . Renl Estate —On THURSDA: afternoon, Dec. if any of our libere] minded citizens can offer 14th, at 4 o’clock, on the premi-es, we rball re}! Lot} free entertainment to delegates, or make suy con- No Tin Squ re 126, fronting 46 test on north Hst., tributcons for that purpose, they are reguerte1 to be ween 17h and 18th streets west, and runzing | seud in tLoir namcr, residedes, and the number back 145 feet to a 30 ft alley. This lot is beaatifatly situated. immediately op- posite the resid ot Hon H Fish, and is very de sirable for a first class residence. Immediately after the above, at the same place, We shall sell Lot No 8, in Squsre No 702, front- ing 3! feet 2inches on South Capitol street, betw. N and O streets, renning back 175 feet 8 inches, they can accommo:iate to any of the following cen- tlemen. The time is at hand, and whatever is done must be done quickly. KEFERENCES. In ox First Ward,G.J Abbott, Esq, and Rev. c.A Ia the Second Ward, Prof.J Henry, and Z. Rich- ards. In the anit: P, Force, Esq., V. Harbaugh, Terms: One-third cash; residue in six and twelve | aud Silas Bill, months, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing intsrest. GORGE McNEILL, } R. 8. FRENCH, JAS. O. McGUIRE, dee 6—d Auctioneer. By J.C. McoGUIRE, Auctioncer. ALE OF VALUABL&® PROPERTY ON PENN- sy!vapia syenue, and ‘rocting Market Spece.-— On TUESDAY, December 12th, at 4 o'clock p.m, will be 8 1d the two houses situated «mn patt * Lot 1, Square 3380, corn=r of Pennsylvania avenue end C street north. The ground fronts 47 feet ou the avenue, ani raps back to O street north, having three fronts, onc of which is an open space. The location ofirrs great advante,tes for a | poe in- vestment in real estate in the city of Washinzton, The house will ba sold seporately, if destred. Terms: One fourth cach: the balance in three terest, eaticfactorily secu: nov 25—4 PURE SILVERWARE. ced HAV. just opened a _m gnificent sesortment of STERLING TLV ERWARE, embracing : Com- plete Coffve and Tea £ets, Pit-hers, Goblets, Cups, <poons, Forks, &c Also, a lot of Fancy Silverwars, new styles, such asc-ke, fish aud butter Knives; Oyster and Soup Ladie:; Sagar aud Cream Spoons; Sugar Tongs; Balt Stands; Napkin Xings, &c My silver is warranted—Sterling and Coin. “ H. BEMKEN, Jeweller, Pa ave., betw. 9th and 10th ete. dec 8—dtJanl N AWAY !—TWENTY DOLLARS RE- WARD.—Ran away from his home on the 29th red. JAMES 0. MoGUIR®, Auctioneer. I li or 5 years, copper eclor, no marks recoliected; yerrs, and was seen near ihe Capitel on Saturday last. I wiil give the above reward for hisapprehen- enue, Washing*on, D.C. NueS-iv: SARAH A. BUTLER. dary strcet, on the 8th December inetent, an eiray COW, trespassiag on bis premisss. away. WM. MURPHY. dec 9—2t* house work ; is honert and and heel'by, an1 itl be sold without Acdrs3, post Post Gffi.e. bola Gissses, of beet olte. and Bye Prot ctcrs, et ses put in to order tiny be swe to get those that hanefit the eye, at | H. SEX KEN, Jeweler, ; Pa. avenue, betweer Oth and 10th ete, Iso, Goggle: equal instalments of 6, 15, and 18 morths, with in- | ®* Novem*er, my NEGRO BOY Dick Brown, eged about he was employed at Browns’ Hotel foc the last 3 sion ard delivery to me at No 501 Massachuset 6 She | fresh Soda, Butter, Waie-, rnd Sugar ix a lerge Cow, very low, in flegh dry, red sides, while on back and belly, large horns, a crop o% the right ear, ebout <icht yecrs old. Tbe owner is re-| buyer and seller. I have determined to try the ex- quested to prove property, pay aan ee take her} periment. J EGRO WOMAN FOR SALE.—SHE CAN COOK, wash and iron, sew, nurse, ordo any kind of tempered, and an excellent servant, about 27 or 28 years of age, sound restriction paid,C M. L. WASHINGTON, City dec 9—3t* PECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, in Gold, Sll- § ver, Steel, and sheli f ames, with convex, concave, Periso: pic, and ee In tbe Fourth Ward, J. W. Maury, Esq., Rev. J. W. Sumeon, end Rey. B. Sunderland. In the Fifth Ward, B B. French, Eaq., and Prof. Administretors | 4° p. Bache. In the Sixth Ward, B. B. French, Req., and 0. . Wright, Esq. ings geventh Ward, 8. York At Lae Enq, 0.0. right, Erq., and W. B. » Req. ans) Z. RICHARDS, dec 8-1 Secretary Local Committee. .VENING CLASSsS8 IN LANGUAGES—PKOF. ASHONENB E KG will commence classes in Lamquazes on Monday, 30th October, his residence, 257 Pennsylvania avenue, oct 23—tf CHRISTMAS GIFTS. SHALL OPEN on the 12th or 13th of December the first larxe invoice of new style of Diamond d other Jewelry, Fancy Silverware, Oard Neceiv- ers, Work Boxes, Vases, Tabie and Mantel Crnsments, Fans, Catd Cases, Porte Mon Dresden Uh‘na Ornsments, and @ varisty of Nick Nacks, suitable for Bolidsy Gitts. The Goods will be arranged for inspection on tbel4th ins ant. The publis are invited call, Politences and civility will ve extended to all, whether porchasers or not. H. SEMKEN, Jewaler, Formerly Warriner & femien, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. dce 8d. Sith WM. HAUNSOHILD, PAPER HANGER & UPHOLSTERER. MERICAN and French Paper Heurings and Upheleter Goods, Pennsylvania avenue. betw. Seventeenth and Kighteenth streets, Washington, DG. Wm. Maunszchild begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has on hand a large stock of French Gilt and American Transpsrepts. Aleo, Hair, Moas, Cotton and Shuck Mattresses, which he will dispose of at the lowest prices. oct 10—3m STEAM CRACKER BAKERY. C alreet, between 414 and 6h streets. HE above cdr shinee is etill in euccessful operation. Improved machinery, driven by N KSTRAY CoW—WAS T! KEN UP BY “IL ] steam, enables the subscriber to fill all orders prompt; (A vubceriber, living on Fourteenth st, it Washington, No. 3, neer Boun-, ly. ant to furnish work equal in quality to any es tablichweni in eae eae : 4 a On hend and 'y for delivery a . sh Soda, B <4 CRACKERS, Pic Nics, Wine, Biscuit, aad Ground CRACK ERS. Believing that a strictly cash business is best (or Goods delivered free of expense at any point in gton Georgetown. Terms cath on de anes ” THOS. B. HAVENNER. dec 8- 2w H. SEMKEN, Jick ight Pree . avenue, between an 5 . YPRRD Fou BALU A BEAUTIFUL ABSORT- MENT OF —BEST SILVER-PLATED WARE— Complete Coffee and Tea Sets on white m 4 turely ae —_ a a Ler d Pres Castors, Dishes, Sagi Powis, #a't and Fruit Stands” Urns, Kettles, Perecrs in want of Glasses} etc., ete M ipple plated table, dessert, and tea Seats sud Parks ia ever Patterns. ‘All tbe goods warranted as represented and #014 low. dec GmdtFenl