Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1854, Page 3

EVENING STAR OCAL INTELEIGENCE. A Eamble Through the w; i tt a oe fa Navy We will now visit THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, under the direction of Lieut. John A. Dahl- geen, (Mr. Jobn Holroyd, foreman) This is a large and very handsome brick structure, Beard, engineer.) of seventy-five horse power, and turning brass howitzers, several planing sbout two hundred feet in length, and sixty- the most interesting departments in the yard. built at this yard by Mr. Wm. M. Ellis. This machines, drill presses, and emall lathes five feet in width. It is to the visiter one of Hore there is a steam-engine (Mr. Matthew evgine drives a large rack machine for boring Beavy and light twelve and Utes Geer pound boat or field brass howitzers, with their car- Tages, are here manufactured. All the gun- sights, shot-guages, and other similar fixtures, #te made in this establishment for the entire lavy Ilere may be seen vast numbers of ‘ot and shell, varying from twelve pounders eleven-inca, the latter weighing one hun- -ed and thirty-one pounds; also fixed ammu tion (shell, shrapnel, and canister) for boat ad field howitzers, neatly packed anc. secured 41 wooden boxes, ready for sea service. In tiis department, besides several beautiful brags pieces designed by Lieut. Dahlgren, tere are various smail arms, such as muskets, carbines, pistols, cutiasses, boarding pikes, 4 }attle-axes, &c., &c. Here, also, is one of Wade's ‘esting Machines, for testing the é -ength of metals, Its capacity is 51,000 nds. A half pound on the lever is equal 100 pounds strain on the metal under test; * pound: are equal to 1,000 pounds; and 25 } ounds to 5,000 pounds. Here, too, is a very 1: genious machine for the manufacture of per- cassion caps, inverted by a New Englander yamed Bouton. This invention has, however, heen elaborated and improved by Wright & Visher The process of manufacturing caps is very simple and beautiful, a cap being tarown out at every revolution of the wheel “be cap is complete, with the exception of the fulminate, which is afterwards pressed i.to it by a machine in the Laboratory. ear this is a bullet machine (also novel #nd interesting) for making musket and pis- tol balls by compression between two dies. ‘here are also in this department several beau 1 ful and deeply cherished national trophies. Here iz a brass field howitzer, cast at Douay, France, in 1777, and surrendered by the Eng- at the capitulation of Yorktown. This ophy stands on acarriege made of thirteen eifferent kinds of Americen wood, commemo- 2 ative of the glorious “Vid Thirteen” An- other venerable looking picce rivets the atten- tion of the visiter. This is a smal! brass four- pounder, mounted on a field carriage, which was surrendered to Commodore Stockton at the j «ity of Los Angelos, (then the capital of Cali- sornia,) on the 16th of January, 1-17. This gum was used by the Mexicans against the Amsricans at Domingo’s Ranche, California, in October, 1846, a'so at the Rio San Gab; «nd on the plains of the Mesa. California. the Sth and 9th of January, 1847 capture it was used by the Americans against the Mexicans at the conquest of Mazatlan, fexico, November 11,1547, and at the village | ef Urios. where the whole gun's crew were! ber killed or wounded. It was also used at Yalos Pretes and at San Jose. This gun yet } hearsthe grim visege «f War Here are also! two French twelve-poucd siege guns, cast at Douay. in Wrance—one marked “Le Billie | «eng, taken at Alvarade; the other, “ Lr Vigoreux,”’ which csme into our possession by ; the purchase of Louisiana. These guns are highly ornamented. They were cast at the same foundery, and in the same year, (1740 } Probably separated by the bugle bla:: which | called to arms, they have again come together ' under our starry flag—one by the victory of War, the other by that of Peace ; for Hi “Peace hath her victories as well as War.” | Belensing to this department, there are alan j two brass 36 pounders. captured by Commo j dore Decatur i. ie Tripsiitan war. These } trophies are placed on either side of the flag- j staff, near the main gateway The saluting: battery, in the southe:n portion of the yard, | in this neighborhood, their notes have been is composed of twenty two English guns (12- , set afloat by a cet of individuals for the purpose pounders) captured during the war of 1512, in | cf bumbuging the community. various naval engagements. Their thunder | able s.abling for the yard horses and oxen. THE OLD SHIP HOUSE, Mere te scrnteel section os the bak is uilding, erected about 82 years ago, there are to be seen massive granite and stone foun- dations for the marine railway now fn the course of construction, upon which, when com- leted, may be hauled up a first-class frigate. his railway is upwards of 400 foet in length. At ita lower end, near the coffer dam, thore is asmall steam-engine, with three pumps at- tached, for pumping out the dock until the| work is coms ploted This extensive improve- ment, as well as all other similar work in the Yard, is under the superintendence and direo- tion of the Constructing Engineer, Mr. W. P. 8. Sanger. Among the improvements now in progress, we notice the foundations for the extension of the boiler shop, (Mr James Phil- lips, master mason and superintendent of stone work ) This shop, when finished, will be up- wards of 400 feet in length, with two 1 wings. Workmen are also busily engaged in digging a pit and driving piles (four portable steam-engines being used in the Yard for the latter purpose) for the foundation for one of the largest size steam-hammers, preparato: to the extension of the anchor shop; in extend- ing the south wharf, in repairing the iron feundery; and in filling up the dock on the westorn side. There are 95 hands, princi- pally laborers, employed under the construct- ing engineer Paszing along the wharves, we see a large hoisting crane, capable of lifting ten tons, use for lading and uniading vessels. Further on, we most with a large pairof masting shears, 125 feet in height, capable of masting the largest cless of vessels, and of hoisting boilere of the largest siso. The immense boilers (three in number) and heavy machinery of the iron steamer Alleghany have iately, with the aid of these shears, been taken out of her with safety and ease. This steamer was built at Pittsburg about ten years -ince, and fitted with Hunter’s submerged wheels; made a cruise to the Brazil and Mediterranean sta- tions; returned, and made a trip to Round Island (of fillibuster memory) and the West Indiss; then came to Washington, and was laid up; was afterwards towed to Norfolk, hauled up, and refitted for sea, with the alter- ation of a screw propeller. On her trial-trip she broke down, returned to Washington, was dismantled, and is about to be sent to Norfolk to be afterwards used as a receiving ship. Lying in the cove, on the western side of the Yard, we observe the hulk of the iron steamer ‘“Wator Witch,’ built at this yard about twelve years sincs The engine of the old “Water Witch” was transferred to a steamer of the same name, built here about two years since, and now evgaged in a surveying expe- dition in South America Besides the large quantity of timber in the yard for the construction of the ‘* Minnesota,”’ there are two frames for sloops-of-war, and a considerable supply of promiscuous timber. It may here be stated that the timber seasoned in the waters of the Eastern Branch, at this yard, isfound to be more durable than any other timber used in the service. The vessels built here requiro after long cruises, less re- Piirs on their hulls than those built at any other naval station. There isa peculiar vir- tue in this water for the seasoning of ship- timber, and it is found to be the very best to carry on sea voyages. Tho laboring gang of the yard now numbers 86hands They are employed in general yard labor. transporting and piling up timber, clean- ing up, &c., &e. The yard is well supplied with fire appa- ratus of every description. In the northwest- ern section there is commodious and comfort- Such is an imperfect picture of one of the most interesting sections of our city; and here endoth our ‘“‘Ramble through the Wasbington Navy Yard.” Boeus Basks —The following worthless notes of banks purporting to have a location | in this District, are in circulation in lerze! quantities in different parts of the country: | Bank of North America, Georgetown, D. C ; } Merchants’ Exchange Bank, Anacostia ; Citizens’ Bank, Washington ; Bank of North Amerisa, Washington ; } Metropolitan Bank, Washington ; City Bank, Washing:on; and Ocean Bank, Washington Not one of the above ever had an existence The only note issuing banks located in this caleulated to silence the braggart boast that : the + « Britannia rules the wave.’ Near by isthe; Bank of the Metropolis ‘ experimental battery, pierced for six guns, | Bank of W agton ; I and representing a section of a ship’s broad-{ Patriotic Bank; — ‘ side. Here experiments are mado with guns; farmers and Mechanics’ Bank ; | of all classes, to ascertain their relative \ Bank of Commerce; and ranges, accuracy, and penetration. There is j The Corporation of Georgetown, who are p a target, thirty inches in thicknes3, placed in | issuing notes of the denominations of from $1 the river, at a diatance of 1,300 yards from the battery. Between the saluting and experi- mental batteries are the ballistic pendulums (] for testing powder. Connected with the Ord- jf} nance Department there is a foundery (Mr. i James Davis, foreman) now in the course of} > grreparation, for casting the various ordnance | work for the six steam frigates now being built, and also ordnance material for general | service. Lieut. Dahlgren is assisted in this! Department by Lieut. C. A. P. Jones, Assist- unt Inspector of Ordnance. There are now sixteen hands employed in the Ordnance Shop, besides seventecu iu the Gunner’s gang. j ‘We will now visit { THE PYROTECHNIST'S DEPARTMENT, } under the direction of Mr. John Clapham, | (Mr. Jeremiah Ciosa, foreman.) Here are} manvfactured blue lights ; false and port fires; | primers for cannon; cartridges for muskets, carbines, and pistols ; fuzes for shells of every description, &c —all of which are secured from dampness, acd neatly packed, ready for service. Connected with this building are four others—one for the manufacture of rock- ets; another used ag a storehouse for the vari- ous kinds of materiale used; a third, contain- ing a hydraulic press for the manufacture of war rockets of the largest size; and a fourth for the storage of acids used in preparing ful- minate. There are eleven hands employed in the Pyrotechnist’s Department. In the rear of these buildings, on the mar- gin of the river, there is a long row of beau- tifal willows, grown from a single branch of a tree overhanging the tomb of Napoleon in the faland of St. Heiena, brought to this country some fifteen yearssince by Vommodore J. H. Aulick, whilst in command of the Vincennes. Woe will next look into THE PAINT SHOP, under the superintendence of Mr. John H. Peake. This is a neat brick building, eup- plied with fine tanks foroils and spirits of tur- pentine, hand-milla for grinding paints, and all other fixtures necessary for such an estab- lishment. There are fourteen hands em- ployed in this deparimert Passing towards ‘he main entrance to the yard, we observe the handsome QUARTERS FOR OFFICERS. Taking them in the order in which they stand on our route, we pass, on the western side of the gate, the quarters of the Chaplain, Rev. Mascn Noble; of the Surgeon, Dr. David S. Edwardes; of the Maste-, Charies V. Morri of the First Lieatenant, Joseph Lanman; of the Boatswain, George Wilmath; and of the Marine Guard, commanded by Captain Job G. Williams. Cn the eastern side of the gate, we find the quarters of the First Lieutenant of Marines, Jonn C. Cash ; of the Commandant of the Yard, Captain Hiram poniditg and of the Commarder, Thomas Petigru. e then pass to ] | THE NAVAL STORE, in charge of Mr. F. MoNerhany, where navy stores of every description are received and issued. Then, proceeding to the main avenue we find at the terminus thereof, a large and handsome building, containing TRE OFFICES of the Commandant, the Commander, the Chaplain, the First Lieutenant, the Second Lieutenant, (Richard Forrest.) the Master, the Purser, (Thomas B. Natle,\) the Constructing Engineer, and the Chief and Assistant Clerks of the yard, (Messrs. Richard Barry and John Smoot.) Near this building, and onthe main avenue, is THE DISPENSARY, under charge of Surgeon Edwards, aided by Passed Assistant Surgeon Charles Everefield, and attended by Dr. Joseph Walsh, Steward. In this rauge cf buildings are tho office of the Chief Engineer and Machinist, of the Timber Inspector, and of the Superintendent of Labor- ers, (Mz. Joseph M. Padgett;) also, the iron store, and (in the rear) the quarters of the i men. We will now visit f to $7. Wesvern Witps.—The interesting exhibi- tion now at Odd-Fellows’ Hall, is too well} known to require more than a line or two in- forming our readers that it is still open. We have never seen such respectable and delight- ed audiences zs those nightly attending Stan- ! ley’s Panorama of the Wild West, Several! gentlemen, who have visited the strange re- gion here represented, have assured us that nothing could convey a more perfect idea of it. Let s'! the boys and girls in town remember j that there will be an exbib.tion on Wednes- day afternoon; and let parents and teachers learn that it is their duty to gratify and in- struct their youthful charge, by taking them to Odd-Fellows’ Hall ‘The music of the two harps is most agreeable and appropriate Our Reapers on THe Istanp will renem- bor that the Panorama of New York City ex- | hibits at Iceland Hall this eventog and to mor- row afternoon and evening at 3: and 74 0’clock, DisorpERLY GATHERING3 —The quiet resi- den's in the northern part of the city are much disturbed by (and complaints are numerous about it) the meetings of young men and boys at night on the corners of the streets, where they sing indecent songs, and are continually displaying their profanity. It is a pity, in- deed, that the police force is not strong enough to have this suburban section of the city regu- larly guarded. Last night, a man went to the guard-house and complained that a number of young men were disturbing him by fastening his doors on the outgide, and then stoning the house; and to complain, he had to get out through the window, in doing which he was near being knocked in the head by one of the gavg. This sport should be stepped, add we trust that the guardians of the peace will sce to lt. CouNTEREZIT QUARTERS —This morning, a counterfeit quarter, American coin, was passed on one of our clerks it is made of type metal, looks like genuine coin, but will break easily by a sharp blow from a hammer or stone. We learn that a considerable quantity of this spurious currency has been passed in cur city. Our shop keepers should keep a sharp look-out. Bait THis Lvenixne.—The second annual ball of the Mount Vernon Club comes off this evening at Jackson Hall. The young gentle- men composing thie club are so well known to our citizens, that it is only necessary tosee the advertisement in the Star t> sa:isfy every one that it will be a splendid affair The weather appeared to be against them this morning, but we hope and believe they will have, notwith- standing. a large and happy company. Tue Kuxset Sopper.—Tuis eplendid oom- pliment to the Kunkel Troupe was from the members of the Franklin individually. The eompany’s funds were not used, but are to be appropriated for the benefit of the city. Figut between TWO Kyicurs of THE YARD St1cx.—Two salesmen in two of our dry goods stores had a fight this morning, in the parlor of the boarding house where they reside We learn that a lady was the origin of the scrape. The young gentlemen were taken before a magistrate; but we have not heard how they were disposed of. Love sometimes causes ita victims to forget themselves. “Tue Terotn.’’—Prof. Robertson’s speech will appear to-morrow. Ciacuir Court.—This court were all the Taorning engaged on the case of Nelson (ool- ored) petitioning for his freedom vs. Cornell, which has not yet gone to the jery. Warten Returns.—J, W. Knott, profanity, fine and costs; H. A. Chigey as do.; Bell Thornton, drunk and disorderly, workhouss thirty days. | given. Buq Oriwinat Count —To-day, in this court, James Bresnahau alias James Gleason, Corne- lius Bresnahau, John aud Corne- livs Sullivan, were tried for a riot on the 8th of October last, and convicted Key for United Statos, and Ratoliffe for defence. When we went to press this court were try- ing Casper Seibel, charged with an attempt at rape on a little girl three years of age, the daughter of Michael and Catharine Frieden- baug. This is the second trial of the case, the jury in the first failing to agree. —E———E—E—— AxetueR Guano IsLann.—The New York Evening Post says: “Since our article in Yhuraday’s paper, copied from the London Times, on the iv ery of aGuano Island, near St. Thomas, we are informed of the discovery of another island, with at least a million tong on it, the locality of which ie yet a secret. Measures are now taking for the organization of a company to bring the guano to market. We hope it will make the artiole a little cheaper and more s0- cessible to the American farmer.” Tar New Yorx Monsy Marxer on Satur- Day.—Tho New York Evening Post of Satur- day last says: * The rato: for money are very firm at our high quotations. The banks do not feel strong enough to expand at present. The stock mar- ket waa duller and more heavy than usual. All the leading fancies have declined, and there is no improvement in any one instance. Western atate stocks were more freely offered to-day, and Virginia State sixes declined 7-8 ; Erie stock fell one per cent., and the bonds proved heavy of sale; Hudson river stock de- clined, as well as Reading and New York Central stocks and 8; Harlem and Cum- berland coal stocks were steady. EP Nearly five hundred men have jst been discharged from the Brooklyn navy-yard, com- prising men from all the different mechanical department and laborers. Nearly every one employed on the United States frigate Sabine was included in the dismissal. There are only some eight hundred men now left in the yard. EgrThe New York Congregationalist de- nounces Know Nothingism as a new and dan- gerous element in politics It says that ‘it is a sort of game which two can play at—the banding together wtth secret oaths for politi- cal purpozes can be done by Romanists as well as by Protestants.”” Oe Ge FRENCH GLASS.—A large lot of French and Amer. ican Window Giass of all 2 tons Zinc Paint, anow wh 2 tons White Lead, pure, i bbls Varnishes, all kinds do Fire proof Patnt, four colors do botled d raw Linseed Oj) Ground Colo: ‘aint Brushes, Varnish Brushes Sash Tools, ty, Glazier’s Diamonds, &c. Tust received a ¥ sale low, for cash or approved notes, by Z. D. GILMAN, Drnggist, 350 Pa. avenue, and 313 C street. French and British Plate Glass, of any size, furnished at short notice. dec 18—3t em ee GREAT CURE OF RHRUMATISM.—The Editors of the Richmond Republican, of December 4th, 1452, aay that Carter's Spanish Mixtnre {8 no quack medicine. They had a man in their press room who was affilcted with violent mercurial rheumatiam, whe was contioually complaining of misery in his backs, limbs and joints ;—-his eyes had become feverish and mattery, neck swoilen, throat all the symptoms of ruenmatism, combined with Two botties of Carter's Spanish Mixture cured i fal notice as above, they derful effects, aud sa; ith disease of the bi ! a medicine. it to the public. See their certificate, and notice tu full aroand the bottle © Aworags Pau mio .—Mr, WHITFHURST hasbeen awarded another premium for his superior Daguerreotypes, exhibited at the World's Fair, New York. It will be remem: dered that Mr. W. received from the World's Fair, London, two medals for his unrivalled daguerreotypes of Preaicent Fillmore and Osbinet, and Pantiscopes of Niagera Falls, be- aides premiums at all the faire at which he has exhibited for many years past. Tlils speake volumes in favor of his galle- ries. Call and have your Ifkonesses taken at Whiteburst’s Gaile ry, near Four and-a-half street, Pennsylvania avenue. cop 16—tf @@ PALPITATION OF THE HEART, Nervous diseases Liver Gomplaiut, Neuralgia, Dyspoptla, Contiveneas and Piles, are all relieved aud cured in an incredible short apace of time, by Carter’e Spautsl Mixture, the great tonic and purifier of the blood. It coutains not a particle of Mercury, Opium, or any noxious drng; 1s pexfectly harmless, and has cured more than five hundre/l eases gf dieeaze. We can only refer the reader to fhe certificates, a few of which may be found in another column, and all of which the detailed In fal! around the bowle. It is thegreatest of all Spring and Fall Medicines, aud pDasessss an intluence over are blood touly remarkabl>. ©° See advertisement. ing voices, now used in salutation, are well | city and Georgetown deserving confidence are } @@-Jox SmILLinoTOR receives all thenew Books and Nowa e other Magazines, and our readers will always find large and good xssortment of Blank Books and Stationery at Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor Pa, avenue and 444 Boarding. OOMNS AND BOARD. SEVERAL LARGE AND pleesant unfatnished rooms for famlijes or sbugle gentlemen, with board, will b+ iet at MRS. HALL’S, No. 452 Thirteenth street nov 29—Im* y Fousew Wants 4NTED.—A YOUNG WOMAN fully compe- t wnt to fill it a situation to do the general Kk of a email family. Best of character at this tine. it® it” some man, with good referen: Is cosh capits ot froin $300 to $500, to act ns sgent in the District of G:- lunbia, also a person to act as agont forth Stete of Virginia, for a brarch bu-iuess loested in New York, It is worth Trein $1,500 to £2,000 per year to uny one, and requires bet e attention. Any other situa‘ion may bo held without inte ference, asin the city this could be attenfed to in the esen- ing. it would «lo suit any vextleman des‘rous cf traveling oc-asiovaily, es short trips te the country pay weil. The business is genteel and light. Far- Ue, one or two, wishing to make an arrangement, wil pleace edircs3 MAROUS, throuch the Star cftice, fer two days, (a3 I reaite in a distant clty and caunot wait longer,) siating where an interview may be had, will meet with prompt attent‘on, -enfi dentia'ly. None but those with the above qualifi- estians, giving real nme, will be noticed. Dec 18—1t* ERVAN1IS WAs TED FOR 1855 IN ALEX aN- dria couaty, ‘The undersigned wishes to hie or the year 1835, at his resid-moein Alexandria county, Virgicia,e nezro Man, Boy, and “oman. Tke Man and Boy to bs accustomed to farm work, and the Woman to cocking snd washing. Compe- tent and f.ithful servants will find a good noms with him Thcee having such se:vanrr, which they desire to hire in Alexandria county, will p'ease epply in person or by letter, »s coon a8 possile, to the undersigned at tue Star office, Wachingtoo elty. deo 16—tf W. D. WALLACH. ANTED—A ROOM IN A RES°ECTABLE V German family, with cr without board, fora gentleman. Address P” ut this offica, dee 16—2' J ANTED—BY AGENTLE} \ i unemployed after 12 m., employment asa copyist. Heving some knowledge cf mercantile ac- ecunts, would pot chject to taking charga ct a set of bocks Address LENRY through the Post Uffice. des 16—8t* ANTED—A MAN WHO UNDEKSTANIS V driviag a wegon and is acquainted in theelty, must write a good hand, to deliver Grocery. A man acgu+inted with the business required. Call on T. DELEN AY, Stora, La. avenue, op_ogite the Bank ot We-hiag on. dec 16—3t® ANTED—A YOUNG LADY TO ATTEND A Fancy Store on Pennsylvania avenue. The situstion will not be permanent only duriog the busy reason. leference required as to respectabili- ty, honesty, co. Address, with name and reference “J PR,” City Post Office, Washington, D.C. deo 14—tf ANTED—A YOUTH, FAuM THIRTELN TO fifteen years of age, to attend ia a variety aiere. Gocd referesoe required. Address “J P R,” City Pont Office, Washington, D. C. dee 14—1f ff it i = YOUNG GENTLEMAN, WHO WILL BE EN- A gaged this winter as corresp:udent of ceveral newepapersin Virginia snd New York, ia desirous of employing bis leisure mements in any descrip tion of WRITING which nay offer a remunerative compensation. Address “ W,” box 646, Washing- Post Ofitoe. deo 2-29 Ey AN ES NGEROKS.—Thesubscribersare all {mes in the market buying epee) pay Ize the highest cash prices. Verson? having Slaves for sale will please eal! st 212 PRATT BTREET, Bal- timore, lee stand.) Slaves taken on ard at 26 cen! ir day. ve a—ly Ms Bt. & W.L. CAMPBELL. (NIGARS! C1GAR3!—JUST RECBIVED, a con- signment of css Orgars, which will be sold by the box only at very low prices. : RULHWELL & BROWN, Aucts., dee 15—3i opp. Bank of Washington. ee 7 OTiCE.—THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE firm of Zeldea, Withers & Co., will be oblig.d to persons having depo:ite accoun‘s wih that firm to send in their Baok Books for settlement. J A. ENALISH, } Trustess. WM. BAYNE, dee 15-—d3t “For Sale and Rent. eae ROOMS FOR RENT.—Mre. G. AN= DERSON has five furnished rooms for rent, sit- uated cn Penneylvanis avenus, secrnd door from the Kirkwood House. deo 18—3t* ies APARTMENTS FOR RENT.—A Parlor and two chambers, or two parlors and one chambers, on the first flor, avd two chambers on the sscond flocr, may be bad, the whola tc gether or separately. The location is healthy, convenient to the Capitol, the hotsis, &c.. acd has been im- wares by strest lamp. Please enquire of Mrs. J. P, ‘an Ness, on Missouri av. bet. 434 and 6th st’. dec 18—4t* FFO® RE\t—THE CoMMODIOUS AND CON- veniently arranged Hous? at the corner Penn. avenue and Eleventh street, over the new Piano and Musto Store of Hilbus & Hits, contsi+ing sev- enteen rooms, bes‘des the bacem-nt ro: ms. Some of the rooma are large, and ali are conveniently ar Sa a the whole house being well finished and capitaily suited for a boarding houce or lojging rooms Ita situation for euch purposes is eecond to none ‘n Washirgten. This is e ‘tare opportunity for a person ab'e to furnish It ell, and compet: nt to conduct such an establishment. Apply at this office. das 16—tf OR RENT: iE, NSWLY DONS UP, iAV- ing vhirte . end fixtures for gas, on G. two doors west of Fighteen"h. cme square wost of the War Department Price $325 per annum. Ap- ply cn Eighteenth, two doors south of G. dec 16—6t* Fer Be8t—4 BaNDsoMe surre oF ROOMS wits bosrd. Iaguire st MRS. 8MITH’S, 233 Petre -t. de 14—2aw2w* OOMS FUR RENT, with or withest BOARD — » Rooms, completely furnished, from $5 to $7 per month. Mea’s $3 per week. A pump ofthe purest water in the yard. Apply at 279 Seventh st north. dec 16—8t* {OK RENT.—The spacious STORE KOOM on the corn:r of Seventh and I streets ia fcr rent. It is one of the best stands for business on the itreet, and has a gcod dry cellar. It has been used for the dry goods business, and is ready shelved. Apply toe ROTHWELL & BROWN, Louira~a avenue, cp pos'te Bank of Washington. nov 18—eotf ARGE DWELLING-HOUSE TO LET—8SITU- ated on the ea:tside of Seventh street one door ab. ve Iatreet, and only two squares from thePatent Officc. The house has been built but a few years, is large and commodious, containing fourteen rooms. Itis now being newly painted and prepared, and fitted with gas fixtures; ha: a pump with excellent water in the yard, and cistern water in the house, bath rooms, &c; a large yard, with stable and car- riage honse. Apply, next door to the houee, to nov 13 - eotf A. ROTHWELL. (be LEt—THRKE LARGE ROOMS, NEATLY furnished, and located within five minutes walk of the President’s Mansion and Treasury Depart- ment, can b: cbtain-d by applying at No. 420 on fourteenth, between H and I ats. A'so, oue Room, on Tre fih sireet, between Ma:- sachusetts avenue and M street north. dec 2—eoif es RENT—T. O FINBT CLASS WEUL FUR- nisbed Parlora, with gas fixtures. The house is located in the best part of the city, near the Post Office. Apply at the Jeweiry Sture of H SEMEEN, No 330 Pa. avenue, bet.9'h and 10th cts. dec 16—Ji* (BOOKSTORE FOR SALE—J. KLDER & CO, corner Louisiaca avenue and Seventh street, offer at private sale, their entire stock avd store fix- turer, &e. The steck comprisicg history, Bicgra phy, peet-y, 4c. Works of Fiction, a great varieiy and of the most popul:r kind, bound and in cheap form. Bibles, Prayer Boore, Portmonnaie’, &:, suitable ‘or holiday preacrts. The Iccation ise destrable one, and the stock is fre-b and in such variety 1s cna commencing burke ness requires. The stock and fixtures will be cold separate:y or together, ax can be sgreed upon. Apply on the premises J. KLDER & CO., No 3 Columbia Plare, Ocrner La. avenue ard Seventh et. The puble are > sted to call in, when they will fod bocks ches} dic 6—2i* OR RENT—A LARGE AND DESIRABLE Ke-— idence on the Heizhts of Georgetown, will be tented until the Ist of March, with or without fer- titure. Fcr information apply to dee 15—St Auctioneer, George*own. {UR RENT OR SALE.—TIE MODERN Four-story Brick House oo Thirteenth sti eat near K, enet side. The house is in good repair, dry ccllara, and to a geod te iant the rent wiil be low. Possession given cn the lat November Apply to ect 80—tf JAS. C. McGUIRE, Ave'r. I Roema. with bosrd, and a neatly f par‘o- snd bed rocm may be bad at 520 L street, | near Eighth. nov 20—1m* | OVE PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS FOK RENC Also, can acc-mmodate a few BOARDERS at No. 276 B strest, beiwean 2d and 3d sts., back of Zt. ‘harles Hotel. WM. W. WOOD. dec 12—iw* Fe SAL® OR RENT—A THRER-STORY frame | Hous, with twoetory back building, tituated | | on Virginia arenve between Ninth and tenth in the Seventh Werd i Also on band a weil azsorted stock of Dry Gorda, for sale cheap for cach. WM.R. RILEY, | Corner Kighth st., opp. Centre Market. deo 1i—lw | VERY MAN HIS OWN LANDLOKD—TuF Unioa Lang Association have now lithographed pists of Uniontown, situeted oa the Eastern branch of the Potomac river, directly opposite the Nevy Yard, and favits the public to examine the same at thoir effice. Eligible Building Lo!s,on graded 60 feet wide | Streets, frenting 24 fect and ruoning beck 180 fact, | are now offered at the very low price of $75, para-j| ble in easy inctallments of $3a month, until the! whois is paid, when a deed in fee timple will he «x-j eouted to each lot holder; s deduction of 10 pr} cect. will be allowed to persons paying cash. The Iccation is one of acknowledged heait:fulneas i avd beauty, with en cbundent supply of excellent waer. Persons cesitcus ef preeiring a house and { loc upon very favorable conditions of payment, | sho e immediate application, aca similar op- “iil nev gain be p: nts! Isrge quentity of cheenut post und oak ‘echeep. JOHN FOX, Secr-tery, se, Seventh st, above Odd Fellows’ Hall. dec 9—1m K RENT—Possession given immoediately—the late office oj the Evening Star, on D st., within fifty yerds of its junction with Twelfth street and Ps. avenues. The building is of two stories. The lower scéry being divided into three convenient roorss, and the npper being a large single room. It will afford two convenient sitll shops, fronting on D strect, with ample working room in thorear. Al- 20 a conyauient painter’s or carpenter's or other mechzpies’ work shop above. App'y at Etar office. oct 2h—tt ZUR SALE.—SEVERAL FARMS NOKTH OF Washington city, contsining from thirty-five io one hund ed and fi'ty acres, convenient to churches ard schools, and god society, from three to six mil-s from town. Persons desirous cf market, dairy, or farming.'and, would do weil in applying to the subscriber, near bludensburg. Loy 24—im CHARLES DIGGES VERY DESIRABLE 8TURE 10 LES —THE store on the east site of Klavent. strest, ons door north of Penss,lyania syseru>, Istely oc-u- pied by Mr. Dyer es an auction and commission store, is for reac low toa good tenant Alo, the House aboya the store Apply to G@ A, RANDALL, isweifth and D strests. noy 14—‘*f ~ AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITORS. UB? reczived one of Neill. berop & Oo.’ first pre- mium Pianss, s spiendid instrunen tone and beau'y cf workmanship. nie: ine fr yourseives Nel, Uvrop & Co’s Pianss reccived the first preminm atthe iateexhibit on of the Maryland Ipstituto over ail competitors. dec 11 HILBUS & HITZ, Agents NEW STORE, NEW STORE. Louisiana avrerue opposite the Bank of Wash R. fu0M DELEANY respeolfully the atte ihe public to examine stock of GOODS, wiih hs has op»ned on Lousieus avenue hetween Sixth and Seventh streets, opposite the Bank of Washington, congisting of all descrip- tions of Tess, &c., Imperial, Gunpowder, and Black Tea; Win s sca Liquors, of all rorts, whica he can sell st the lowest prices fr @1sh or approved paper, Besides a!l tha necessaries for Grovery Fusiness, vis: Brooms, Pucke:s, Ced-r Tuts, Metches, &c, &c. Please cal! and see for your-elves. noy 2—3m OLIAR PIANOS —ihe increased d- “4 mand at the North for Hallet & Davis’ beau- tafal ZOLIAN PIANOS has induced us to introduce these unique instruments iu this city. A very su parior one of which can now be seen at our Mu-ic Depot. HILBUS & HITZ. dec 15— WM. HAUNSCHILD, PAPER HANGER & UPHOLSTERER. MERICAN and French Paper Hangings and Upholster Goods, Penneylvania ayenue. beir. Seventeenth and Eightecnth streste, Washington, De. Wr. Haunechild begs lesve to inform his friends and the publio that he has on hand @ large stcck of French Gilt and American Transparents. Aico, Hair, Moss, Cotton and Shuck Mattresses, which he will disposc of at the lowest prices. cot 10-2 Corner 10O—3ia NHUKCH CHOIRS AND CONGRE- gations are informed that an accomplizhed Lady Vocalist, who has been the leading singer in churches at the forth, having taken up her nent racidense in this city, is prepared to take the part of principal Soprato Singer in any choir. Fer her particulars und ref rence, enquire et ihe New Muslo Depot of HIL3U3 & HITZ, corner Ps. avenue, Eleventh and D strects. dec 16 E & WRIGHT, | hed { cto ] :ublic and priv te hbrarias furnished f-em. Auction Sales, ee By ©. 8. WRIGHT, auotione re Geo town. |W CROP NEW ORLEANG SUGAR & MO. lasses at Auction —On WEDNESDAY Bext, the 93th instant, at 12 o'clock, on P.& A. H. Doige’s Wharf, the cargo of the Bark William Chas>, con 829 bhds cla:i@-4, choice 8 407 bbls cholee Molasses "4 Prime S ugar EDW. S. WRIGHT, Au tioneer. dec 18—d (Txt, Unton, Sent, Balt Sun, & 41x Gas) By R. JEWEULEK @ Coy Aucts. Wane. JEWELRY AND FAN 00! at Auc‘ion.—A rer* chance bomeease “= chasing Ohristmas and New Year Gifts, on W) NESDAY evening, December 20th, at 7 o'clock, at our Auction Rooms, No. 217, Pa. avenue, we shall sell n iarge lot of Watches, Jewelry, &c., consisting in pert, vis: Cold aud Silver Wetches and Chains Do Finger Rings, Ear Riugs and Do and Filver Pencils, Penbolders & Pens With other articlae too numerous to insert. q R. H JSWELLE & 00., dec 18—2: Anctioneers. ByGREEN &SCOTT. Auctioneers. es eeow AND KITOHEN FURNITURE at Auction —Cn TUESDAY, the 19 hins‘ant, we sba‘l sell, at 30 c'ol-cK a m., ut the residence of J W. Hauptman. No. 509 Eleventh street, three doors seuh of Pa. svenuse, a gool and general as 8 rtmrnt cf Furciture, viz: Mah genyS fas Lounges end Rocking Chairs Do dressing and other Pureaus and Weeh stends , To dining, breakfast and cther Tatle: Feathor Beds, Bedding, and Bedsteads Acood ssscrtment of China, glass and Crockery ‘are Three py, irgrsin, stair, and cther Carpets ard ag ge Cane and wood seat Ch irs and Leoking Glasses Andirong, Shovel and Tongs, and Fend:ra Stoves, and a good as‘ortment of Ovoking Utensil. Witb many other articles which we deem unn: fary to enumera‘e. Terms : Under $25 cash; ov'r $25 a crei't of ome, two, three, and four mouths. for notes aatistactori ly endorsed, bearing interest GREEN & 800TT, dec 16—d Auctioneers By BE. 8S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer, Georgetown. URNITURE, REAL ESTATE & , at Arctioa — On THURSDAY nex’, the 2iet instant, t 10 oelcck a m, I shall e'l. without reserve, at the tesidence of the late Mra. Elizabeth G glee, on Sec coe street, the entire household Effects, const-tfag of— Mahogany and other Tables Chairs, Carpets, Sideboard, Sofa C:ockery and Glasaware Feather Ri ds, Bids eats Badding Lroking G}. 8-ea, Steves, Ac. With the ucil Kitchen F .rni ure Also at 12 oclock, the H. ure and Lot, being Lot 94 in Threldke ’e a ‘dition, fr: ynting on the corne: ot Second and ¥4 fe strret , Geo grtown €0 by 140 feet, with the improvements, being a gocd tws Stery frare Housc. Terms at sale. dee 15—4t By 2. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. | Dub &-~ Cn WEDNESDAY morning, Di cember 20th, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of J. B Sellick, Feq, cn K street, batwe n Sixth and Seventh, I shall cell— Mehogasy apring rcefa Chair Bo Card Tables, Glasa Carpets, Rugs, Oileloths Bedsteas, M ttreaces, Beddiag ds T.tlet Sets Tables, canes a. Chairs s, Glass and C ockery Ware ing and other Stoves net 3° hes with a good asrurament of Kitchen Uten ails. Terms: Under $20 cash; «ver $20 a credit of 89 anit) dey’, tr notes satisf: endorsed, bea: ing int i 8. C. McGUIRE, dec L Au tienes. 1 ey IVE AND EXTRAOKDINARY 8ALK of} ehcive aud valuable Books, Statioi ery, &c., ut mend P.ivate Sele—Ucmmenring on BAT- Usb. ¥, December 16, at Fitazerald’s store, 474 Papnsvivavia avenue. Stock all new and perfect, direc’ fro New York trade sales, comprising th= et acd best +d assortment (foreign and e n this market, consisting of sicul. law, medical, and School, Miscel aneous Books, ia erery d-partment of litera- ture OOS AND BOARD.—SEVERAL PLEASANT! N-w Books, dnily fem New York, 3) to 40 per cent less than usual rates Bibles, Prayer Pooks, B'xnk Books. &. Albums, Annusls and Heliday Preseats, for 1855 Agriculture] Works, some 50 differe: uthors all ular wirka in pint (American h)‘o im rove the soil and th» mind rers. of extra quality et Memorandums, Porte Menusies, e eteck wiil be ojen for cxaminati-n aad dey, to whic all are respect invied, whether t n to purchase or y evening until the | Ge } Bo Cisponed ¢ A rare epyortunity is W offeed for re- ing libreries wih choice reading at low rates, r evenings, vs all oan be cuited. Don’t forget the place, at {he New U fon Bockstora, 474 Peorsyivanie avenue. R. H. JEWELLE & CO., dee 15 — Auctionzers by J. 0. McGUIRS,. Anciloneer. SUPEKB SEVEN OCTAVE CHICKERING PI- KS anoforte, Exceilent Cabinet Furniture, Superior Down and Festher Reds, Ret iny, Carpe's, Curtairs Git freme Mirror, Carsugs, Te rsea, Baggy: On TAURSDAY moruirg, ~ & 10 Oelock, a* the reriJenes of Ew. on the east side of Twe fh, bot street. 1 shal compri Enuperb «sven celave Piunoforte, Hall bis bercitun .— How chold £ f-ct«, by Chickering, in richly carved rosewood cs» ‘style Louis XIV. French pla‘? mantel end pier Giveses, in ric gilt fremea faite ofr rewood piush corercd parlor arniiure, comprising la‘ye Freech a-d yxir Tete-a Tete Sofas, atm snd parlor Chairs Rosewood ant Egyptinn marble ‘op Contre aud Bide T We'nat Btagerea, Wucic Siand, Steot h *eption Chairs marile and brouz: Munte: Timepiece it Whist Tables Writing Desk, Merb’e V; T-n tandeome 0:1 P. . Engravings Le maphogehy riuhc vered patent Reading Exoallen’ spring seat Lounges. Besy Canirs Bruesels and three ply Carpets, vi'cloth. Rugs Buiies of demask and Lice Curtains, Shades, Cor- nice erd Fixtures Mahogany Ex'easion dining Tebl-, 25 feet M rble top Zideboard, do. Feaufet Dining Chairs, Side Tables. Loonses. Elegan’ gold bard Dinver Set ichiv dcr rated wa, o flee and dessert Ze 3 Fine Bohemian and cut Glasswere Table Cutlery, Clocks, O-p» ments Very sup+rioc « flice furniture, consisting of mahog- any Bookcaces, Secretaries, Desks, Writing Tables, &c Sahogasy and Fainut Bedsteads and rosewood Wardrokes, Washstands Dress nz Tables, bureaus, Chairs Very cusericr Feather Beds, Bolsters & Pillows Hsir a: d bvsk Matressee, Comforts Excelien’ Blarkets Counterpen-e, &c. Brass tound tilver Chest, of Tea Wood Mahogany Crib, Commover. Mirrors Steel Fire Irons, Fenders, ‘bree sereri r Cook Stor Ci pper Ooek ng Uten and Fixtures 8, Fetriger:to x, &¢ ‘ogeth-r «ithe large rum‘e: of vs2fu: articles not necessary to enum rate, At 4 o’ctock, in front of the p-emires, I shell rel— A yair of hand:o~e bay cerriage Horses, perfeetly broke, end wors well in single or doutle ba: ness or under the saddle Excellent family Carrisge and tep Eugry, brilt to order by one of the ver; best builders in New York Bingle and d-uble Terness Covers, &c. ‘Terms : $30 and u-.der cash; over that eum cr:dit of2 aod 4 month , for not~s satisfactorily endorses, besring inte eat P. $.—The houce iz for rent; inquire on the prem- feea, or of the Auctioneer 342 C.McGUIRe, Aucti: aeer. cGUIR®, Auctioneer. a SALE, OF COPPER COOKING Utensils, Uorses, Carryaile, Furviture, &e., by erder of the Orphans’ Court—a THURSDAY morzing, December lyth, at 10 o’clock, in front of the Auc'ion Rooms. I she!l rel the per-onal effects of the late A Favier, comprising— A very large and complete sett of Coppers. consist ing cf Ham, Turbo:, Rock fich gni foup Boil ers, Siucepans, Basins for prscerve, &c. Large aeeaiey of Moulds for Jeli e3, Nogais, Spang: Cake, &c. Forming the most complete set ever offered for ale in the District. i ‘lent Work Horses S 13 and Harzess Together with a general assortment of Household and Kitchen Furniture. Terme cash. order of the administrator. she C. Mo@UIRE, dec 12-4 Auctioneer. ee PECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES, in Gold, Sil ver, Steel, and shell f ames, with conver, concave, Periso pic, eud Para bola Giasses, of best olte, Also, Goggle: and Eye rrotectors, etc.,a-d new G as- ees put in to order. Persore in want of Glasses may be sure to get those that benefit the eye, at H. SEMEEN, Jeweler, Pa. avenue, betweei Ozh and 10th ets. cee ~ TELEGRAPHIC. Expressly for the Dally Evening Bar _———————__—._ 7 Opening of the Sunbury Railroad. Puttapetrara, Dec. 18.—The City Counelis and alarge number of citizens, started this morning by the Reading Railroad to attend the opening celebration of the Sunbury Rail- road, between Milton and Williamport, Pa. The celebration at the latter place, takes place to-morrow. Most of the excursiopists igo to Buffalo avd Niagars. Snow is falling here, and those who could not go, are consoling themselves with a pro- bability of the party being caught in a storm on the mountains — Sudden Death and Suicide. Pawavkirata, Dec. 18.—Mr. John Ohi, an old and esteemed merchant of this city, died suddenly this morning, aged sixty. Charles Peddie, a gold pen manufactarer, committed suicide on Saturday by swallowing Prussic acid. Pecuniary embarrassment was the cause of this rash act, His remains were taken to Newark, N. J., where his mother re- sides. — Weather at Baltimore Bautimors, Dec. 18 —We had a slight fall of suow this morning; but i. is now holding up. At noon there is erery appearance of fair weather. Ice in the Hudson River. Aunany, Dec. 18.—The steamer Hendrick Hadson, which left New York on Saturday evening, had not arrived here at 12 this mor- ning, owing to the ice in the river. She was opposite Bristol this morning. The weather is very cold, and teams are cressing on the ice at Castleton Fire at Troy. Troy, N. ¥., Deo. 18 —A fire broke out, this morning, in Dr Thomag’s stable, on Auburn street. Eight barns and sheds and a French Catholic chureh, on Ferry street, were de- stroyed. Five horses perished in the fames It was the work of an incendiary. The loss to the church is $10,000. Weather at the East. New York, Dec. 18.—It has been snowing slightly bere all the morning and still con- tinues. It is also snowing as far Kast as Port- land, Baltimore Marke's, &o. Bartimore, Dec. 18.—Floar—The market is unchanged, with a limited business at Satar- day's quotations. Wheat is a trifle higher, with sales of white from $1.97 a $203; red $190 a$2 Corn is firm with an upward ten- dency. Sales of white 83 a 85, and yellow 85 atéicents Rye is unchanged, with sales at $1.23 a $1 25. - Now York Markets New Yors, Deo. 18.—Fiour—sales at $3.62 2$9.18; southern is unchanged, with a limited business at previous rates. Corn—the market is irregular; sales of 13,000 bushels, mixed, at 962 Pork is unchanged, with a moderate demaud at previous rates. Beef is firm, and lard is unchanged, with a moderate demand. Whisky iz quiet, with cules at 40c. Markets—Suspension. New Orxeans, Deo. 16.—Sales of fatr Sugar at 2ta2fc. Molasses 154c. ‘Ihe Columbia Insurance Company has sus- pended. Canadian Parliament. Qvenrc, Deo. 16.—The amended feudal tenure abolition bill passed Parliament last night by a majority of 3t. To-night both Houses passed a valedictory address to Lord Eigin, who assents to the Clergy Reserves, feudal tenure abolition, and other bills. Par- liament then adjourned till February. Redustion of W. —Produce Frozen up in the Canals. New York, Dec. 17.—The Erie Railroad Directors have decided to reduce the wages of mostef thoemployees Tho laborers at Pier- mont have struck end many more are expeoted to follow. The sudden closing of navigation has locked up 186 000 bushels of corn and wheat in the Welland Canal An immense amount is also det: ined in the Erie C.nal from the same cause Opinion of Judge D2an oa Naturalizaticu. Pcugukzersiz, Dec. 16.—Judge Dean, of the Supreme Court in this place, has forbid- den his clerk to take proofs of citizenship and grant naturalization papers, and has directed that all those who wish to become citisens hereafter must apply to the Court. After hear- ing the proofs from numbers of applicants to- day, he rejected nearly aliof them. He has given a written opinion, holding that admit- ting an alien to the rights of citisenship is a judicial act, and requires an examination by the Court in each case. Smuggling—Fire—Death of a Physician, &0. Bostox, Dec. 16.—The Custom House au- thoriiies of this city seized last night about twelve hundred dollars worth of segars, smug: gled into port by a bark from Havana. The depot of the Boston and Maine Railroad at Lawrence was destroyed by fire last even ing. ‘The loss on the building is $5,000—on freight not yet ascertained. he depot also contained a large amount of inward freight, including a eonsiderable quantity of flour, but the lozs will not fall upon the company. Dr. Samuel Parkman, an eminent surgeon, died in this ci:y this morning. The failure of the Glendon Iron Mill Com pany was apnounced here to-day, and it was soon afterwards ascertained that on Monday last the superintendcat, Mr. Brevoort, who is well known in the cities of New York and Philadelphio, had left for parts unknown. Oa the Wednesday following the company had received a letter from him, in which he stated that he was a defauiter, and added that it was useless to pursue him, as he would not be taken alive. The defalcation is estimated at two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The failure of Messrs. Cutler, Brodhead & Clapp, extensive stock and exchange brokers of this city, was announced to day Their hi- abilities are not supposed to be large. There has been a severe run upon tne Prov ident Savings institution in this city, to-day, and in all about $100,000 were withdrawn from it, eet sand by the Irish and German depositors. The bank, however, is perfectly solvent. ‘here was a run, also, upon another bank, principally by small bill holders, owing to the circulation of false rumors. ———_—_——_—_—— A) ee ee MECHANICS’ yee avenue, over Parker's Store,) SCHOOL CF DESIGN is now open for the winter session on the even'ngs of Tuex ays, Thurs- 8 = 1 Beturdaye, betweea the hours of 7 and 9 o’c'ock, Cissces for ea) gegtiemen and Javeniien. a. J. WHITAK ". deo 11d 1 a 1 Peed & CALVERT HAVING (NJ. made ap assignment of their and debts tothe undersigned aa trustess for the bencfit of their credi-ors, those indebted note or book ae court will pteace c.ll at store 216 —— avenus, aud psy th> game to their agent, 0. Hilia, GED. SLOTHOUER, JOHN W. ENGLALD. dec 18~1w i DRUG STORE FOR SALE. DRUG STORY, edigibly situsted, doing an ex- tevsive business, and with an cmple stock of ths best Medicives, Faocy Artisles, 4c, with all the fixtures, (which are os) and in the moet perfect order, is offs ed 10r sale, a groat bargain. ‘The price is $1,590, w ie $1,000 Jess than cest. @tr earn ington oly. ie Geo J2—atg,