Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. "LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Sciexce AND ITs Mission —Leoture before the Y St Men’s Christian Association last night at the Smithsonian institute, by Dr. L. H Steiner : He commenced by of the value of truth, the search made for it by true s‘udents and the success they met with, compared with the light found by superficial observers. He thought the term science sadly misapplied when given to the art of a Hyer and a Su/- ‘ivan, or to the useful or any other arts, for these arts are the truths of seience practical- ised for use. Science acts as the vivifyi agent, the idea which requires mechanical ap- liances to adopt it to our wants; but though Seca appliances are warting for ages, yet this idea is not lees real though ideal, because it is an emanation from trath itself. At last, the idea becemes actualized by means of talent, is applied to a practical purpose, and becomes the basis of a useful art. Thus it is seen that seience is rather the mother than the elder sis ter of the useful arts. The discovery of principles, and their appli- cation long afterwards to some now indispen- sable art, proves the axiom that “the discoy- ery of no scientific principle is to be consider- ed of minor importance, although ages may intervene before its utility may be shown to the world.”’ Science is that form of knowledge which seeks out the elementary principles of things, collects the leading traths underlaying al! other knowledge, and is the basis of all the usefal arts. Lt is attractive to this utilitarian age, becauze itenables us to achieve resa that can at once be applied to the uses of life. It is aleo attractive because adapted to the inquisitive nature of the mind. Labor is the lot of man, and science shows the way in which that labor can be performed to the best advan Science opens the way for the cultivation of philosophy and poetry. It furnishes the phi- losopher with those facts from which the in dicative method zelects the Prevailing spirit, and throwing it into a finished and perfected form, rounds off our knowledge with the sym- metry of truth. The poetry of science pre sents itself in all her varied forms; alchemy paints and flavors the lily; steam is the type of the age, the symbol of strength and gentle- ness; and s far better idea of vigor and en- ergy than was A momsegeste by the ancient con- — ef the Titian poets; see these poetic ations in science, and a: ning to pre- fer them to the old Ppersonifications, as more beautiful and true. _ The mission of science is to aid man in soly- ing all the physical problems which connect his relations to the world around him, and to be subservient to religion as a means of sub stantiating and confirming the great truths which are embodied in the revealed word. Bacon says that “ Philosophy, superficially cultivated, leads from God; but when taken in large draughts leads to Him.”’ The histo. y of Sse pa this, seen in the cases of geology astronomy. Superficially viewed they have seemed to come in contact with re- ligion; upon further knowledge they agree with and confirm religious truth. Wo can safely ascribe the attasks on a newly diecoy- ered science to ignorance of the science itself. Further knowledge will show where the error lies. and the perfect accordance of science and Feligion. Sometimes the same apparent anti-religious position ie assumed in the opening of a branch of science, which may be sei on by the artfal. and turned so as to give scope to a latitudiparian view with regard to religion, that result in the boldest infidelity. Then ecience, jealous of her own reputation for reverence to religion, raises up one of her own sons. equips with prop:r weapons, and seads him to exterminate the traitors in her camp. He may come from the higher walks of life, but more likely f:om a humble station—from the quarry, as a Hugh Miller, a chosen knight te do battle for science in glorious mission onearth. By such means she strips infidelity of the robes it has stolen from her own abodo, and! »3 it exposed in its true and naked deformity to the scorn of the world. Tus Weex or Contaisvtions.—In all next week contributions will be received to the great exhibition of the products of the skill, taste, ingenuity, and industry of the Amer- ican people, at the Smithsonian Institation, in this city. This exhibition, as we have here- tofore remarked, bas been gotten up by the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute, under the management of Mr. Themas C. Connolly, su- perintendent, and we are well assured that it will prove a display of great magnificence. Not epvly the main hall of the edifice, but nearly the whole lower range, together with a portion of the upper part, will be devoted to the purposes of the exhibition At night on some special occasions, the entire edifice will be brilliantly illuminated, snd even in some of the towers there will, at times, be colored and drummond lights. Musié will be well provided ; the contributions of instruments are numerous, and a band will always be present. Te machinery department will comprise a large number of exceedingly interesting in- ventions, and there will be ample steam power for their propulsion. We shall ryel much if any portion of our feilow-citizens shall be found indifferent to this great enterprise It is for the benefit of the whole public, and we regard its encouragement by ait mason in our power as the duty of every citizen. 4 New Covnrerverr.—The Baltimore Awerican of this morning says: “We were yesterday shown a counterfeit $5 Bote of the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Frederick, Md, which so littie resembles the genuine note that there would be no dangerof its being taken by those fami! with the is- sues of the bank. The counr it has a vig- Bette of th at of arms of Pennsylvania, two horses ramps, &c , with the motto “ Virtue, Liberty and [ndependence” On the leftisa figure of a female holding a sheaf of heat in her hand, and oa the tight a female head wreathed with grapes. Thomas W Morgan is given as Precideut, and W. Tyler as Cashier, whilst on the genuine the Iaiter is President aud the former Cashier. The Senuine note is of very plain appearance, with a centre vig- Bette of Neptune and Am bithrite, with the fea and @ vessel in the distance. There is also a small figure on the left of a female ling in her hands the scales of Justice, feet is a portrait of Washington. The paper of the counterfeit has a bluish tinge, whilst that of the genuine bas a yellow tinge. A number of these notes have been in cireulation in Baltimore for several weeks past. Witrarps’ Uors —We understand that the regular pigbts for ‘parlor bops’’ at Willards’ bave been changed to other nights in the week, and there will be none there thisevening We learn that this change is made to keep out, as far as possible, the large siders’’ who atterd the hops, witheut tnvita- fom, in such lergs numbers as to exclude the guests of the house. There can be no objec. fon to those who come by invitation, and w are sure co gentleman or lady who have th least senso “f propriety would attend without} being invited. _Mitirary Sprit —There is no city in the Union, compared with the population of Wash- ington, that numbers so many citizen soldiers. is martial eharacter is not confined to the members themselves, for it animates ihe bosom of our fair sex, as weil ss the gentlemen. We Telated in a former number subscription ofa 7 towards the purchase of a banner for the Union Guards. - This day we have to apnounce the handsome gift of $30 by a gen- tleman of this city, to the Marion Rifles, for a —- Parpese. May prosperity attend them Case ror Cover.—On Monday n t officer Reese arrested a man nemed Wa. sna who stands charged with assaulting and beatin, Harriet Nicholsou and breaking into her bed- room while she was in bed Brown was sent to jail for » further hearing, and ay was brouzht cnt for trial; after which he wes held zo bail in $160 for big Sppearance at the Crimiual Court. As Ernor.—In our notice yesterday of the ball for the benefit of the poor, we inadver- tantly meutioned the name cf Mr. Thomas Youn; as tbe gentleman that had ao kindly given the » of the Assembly Rocms for that f rpese. Jt should have beem Mr. Jobo M. oung. Tas Seventa Lecture delivered by Prof. Gray, the Smithsonian, and w: tory of the Flower and the Fruit. He commenced by gans of the flower ai on VEGRTATION, wag ‘as devoted to saying that all the or- nd fruit arein some way t the protection tween the blos- considered. As judas, 80 are blos- wer-buds are often into leaf-buds subservient te the productiogi®: of the seed. The relations be' som and vegetation was first branches are evolved from b: some and leaf-buds, and flo much alike in their earlier flower-buds are turned i petals, &o., wethppreaigeis a — the “leaves thus recognizing an analogy and the arias ate and ‘een the whole flower and the consequence of this, it was next noticed rd with branches in their po- tion ; flower buds always arising from the poiots that leaf-buds do, vis: from the exils of the leaves, er the summits of the stem ‘ving origin to two modes of arrangement of flowers in clusters, a simple law, answering to that which fixes the position of the leaves and branches i fixes the position of every each cluster its shape and charac dicates the precise order in whieh the blos- ‘The structure of t! the petals, stame: ot the blossom, between them therefore betw: that flowers acco D vegetation, also of Mr. Ramee: hese organs was oxplained; ns, and pistils shown to be modifications of leaves, the whole flower there- fore a sort of branch with a very short axis. The gradual and complete transiiion of leaves of the calyx into petals, and of petals into stamens, was shown in the blossom of the In illustration of the d of the flower answer to | the various forms of the review, showing that wh is to be fulfilled in the plant, nature does not create a new organ, but adopts the common organ, the leaf, and adapts it to the office it is ey are seen in the seed leaves, the pea and gourd, and in the bud scales, which, in most trees and shrubs, closely enwrap and protect the tender tips of the shoots in !’o winter, So, in the blossom, they are leav conditions which comp: ~ the envel flower or appear as s the yellow fertilisi loctrine that all parts eaves on the branch, leaf were passed in in the tendrils of adapted to still other vder called pollen; while other leaves, foldud inwardly, and their edges united, form pistil: the united margins of the transformed leaf beari: ng ovules, which tion by the pollen applied to the stigma, have an embryo formed within, and The change takes place at a very earl riod, when all the parts of the forming, bad are nearly similar; but what answers to, and might have been developed as an actual leaf, takes a different mode of development, and becomes a stamen or a pistil. A parallel case was mentioned in zoology. The compar- ative anatomist recegnises the arm of man in the fore arm of the monkey, cat, dog, ox, 4c, modified in the details to suit the peculiar conditi animal ; and recognises it no less in the fore limb of the bat, where it servesthe purpose of & wing; in the two wings of birds; in the fin like arm of whales and dolphing, and in the pectoral fin of the fish These are all homol- are all the organs of the icg no one general name to embrace them all, the leaf, being the earliest end the most universal form taken as the type, as modifications The lecturer then considered the symmetry of the flower, and the prevalence of the num- bers 3 and 5—either the one or the other of these nambers usnally running through the whole blossom—and stated that the foundation for this was to be found in the arrangement of the leaves on the stem, which was fixed in each species by a p-ecise mathamatical Jaw. He thea touched upon the disguisal of this symmetry in many blossoms by the union of various contiguous parts, and upon deviations from symmeiry through the abortion or sup- Pression of certain parts trated by referring to cases where parts whioh exiet in the flower are suppressed in the fruit, as in the fruit of the beech and the acorn, where only one seed is found at matu: though there are always six rudimentary Only one of them grows and ripena; the other five are abortive or sup- pressed with perfect regularity. grades of simplified forms of the flower were then exhibited, elesing with the blossoms of the pine and spruce, as the most simple of tree flowers; one kind of these flowers con- sisting of a single stamen alone ; the other, of a pistil alone; and this soale or open reduced leaf, ovules or seeds on its inner face, directly ex- posed to the air, and to the stamens, which acts upon it directly. The action of the pollen and the formation of the embryo was then briefly adverted to As the embryo is formed, the ovale becomes a seed; and the pistil, with whatever may be connected with it, becomes the fruit. principal modifications of the fruit were then illustrated, beginning with the simple pod, nut, or berry, or stone-fruit, such as the cher- ry and peach, and passing te the more com- plex fruits, such as raspberries, strawberries, tracing their analogies with the fruits of t rose, quince, apple, &c., and closing with i ms of fruits which result from th of a great many flowers in one mas such as those of the mulberry, the fig, and many others. sof each particular ogous parts; go flower; and, havi » is naturally and all the others regarded shia was illus- in each ; istil sons will be accommodated on the most re terms. jan 2: til being a flat aring a pair of ollen from the Wersex’s Surper.—Mos' of the readers of the Star remember the case of Charles Wer- ner, tried under the Cerporation law, known ae “the liquor law,’? upon whieh an appeal was taken to the Cireuit Court. Upon the de cision of the Court, Mr. Werner made a bet with several friends, and losing the bet, be ained the suit Last night, he invited his ‘icnds to a supper at his house. pared everything in excellent style, with A section of the National Brass was there, under the lead of Chas. Bergman, and of course there was company, good jokes. evening merrily. citizens express the wish that Charley would always be as successful when he had bets on helping to pass the an of Loe old Tue Szconp Grasp Bauu.—We learn that | the roprietor of the National Hotel intends, on the evening of next Thursday week, to give his second grand bal! and supper. Extensive arrangements are being ox¢ of the finest affairs of the kind that ever come off in the Metropolitan city. made to make this Tae WoonnuLn AND SeLpgx Case.—Judg ment has pot been rendered in this case, and let the jus ice deeido as he will, it is confi. cted that an appeal will be taken from his decision, and the case carried before Consequently some months will elapse before the case is settled. Itisa the Cireuit Court A New Fire Company —We learn that a number of young men held a meeting J. night, in the Firet Ward, to take the prelimi- bary steps toward the organization ose company. We bave not heard measures were adopted. but we have no doubt of the success of the undertaking, as the young men of that ward are of the “ go-ahead” sort. Taz Amupwion Quartet Bann intend giving 8 concert at Odd Fellows’ Hall,on Wednesday evening next. The lovers of fine singing will bh R opportunity to enjoy a treat on this on, as this band are justly ranked among the best singers in our city. HEvieN, THe Conjurer, has engaged Iron Hall, which he intends to fix up ina gorgeous manner, in which to give his wonderful exhi- Carman Court.—This Court adjourned this morning until Saturday. The jury in thecace of MoNaney is still out If they should agree, 8 | they will bring in a sealed verdict. Warca Rerurxs.—There were no cases for t the guard-house this morn! streets were quiet, and the guards had but little to do but keep moving in order to be want of « Grst rate would do well to make ment was never #0 complete as at present, description, all warranted, and at prices cor : articles can be purchased for iu eu} Pa. avenue between 9th end Leth ots AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL.—For i, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseuess, Bronctisie, Ween, persons known, deen restored from alarming and eves "acspersas diseases of the lungs by Its use. When once tried its supe. riority over every other medicine of its kind is too apparent to obser noldent to eur climate. By ite tii many, nay almost all attacks of disease upon tae Lungs oF thnoal, are arrested and thus are saved many thousands ov. ory year from s premature grave. No famtly should be with. out it, and those who do neglect to provide themselves with ieeanen will have rpm ‘i the surprising of the ral need not be given to the American peplether, fe Itving proofs in every neighborhood. fo cd bom to read the state- ith been restored and pec bgt ome gear ite use, will find them i my faruish gratis for every one, “ Spee _ Prepared hy DR. J. 0. AYER, Lowell, Mass., —And sold 7 Z. D. GILMAN, Washington, G. M. LINTHICUM, Georgetown. JAS. COOK & OO., Fredericksburg, and by all everywhere. dee 17—eo8m Seer cm. CONSUMPTION AND SPITTING BLOOD.—See the Porras p a —— H. Ramsey, for many years roprietor of the Farmers’ Hotel, Fredericksburg, Va., and ie of the Oey Hotel, Richmond, Wa. saiigd des r. John Minge, of the city of Richmond, though a regular Physician, and of course opposed to what he called quack medicines, was obliged to say that tts good effects in the case mderful tudeed. 1p by several physicians ; had tried dictnes, and was on the verge of de- ~ =. a well ae the grave, when he tried Carter's Spanish xture. ‘We refer the public to a full and lengthy eertificate around the bottle, stating his cure, Dagnerreotypes, ‘ork. It will be remem- ed from the World’s Fair, Lo: two medals for his anrivalled daguerreot; f Presiden Fillmore and Cabinet, and ven ra Fall hemgerpee oo yt Nis Falls, be- Premiums at aitae faire at wi ich he hes exhibited for — years past. This speaks volumes im favor of his galle Call and have your likenesses taken at Whitehurst’s Galle ry, near Four and-s-half street, Pennsylvania avenue, sep lt ——————— | ak erect MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEYEN AND ‘out the’ wear manufactured with taateand elegance by NOAH WALKER & CO., under Browns’ Hotel. Their stoek embrace the Palitot or Surtout Overcoat, Oversacks, shaped and neglagee; Talmas, black and blue Cloth Dress Coats, Frock Coats of all fashionable colors, Cassimer, Business Velvet Vests, Silks, &c., black doeskin Cnasimer, Suites, yeh figured Cassimer, and piain Cassimer Pantaloons. For the youth—Jackets, Panta, Vestas, Overcoata, &c. As they are their own manufacturers they are the very lowest prices. Shirts of supe Ties, &c., of late styles always on hau: ft, Collars, Gloves, jee 20— SF Jon SautimetoN receives all the yw Books and News 2s fasts published. He ts agent for Harper's and all the other Magazines, and onr readers will always find « large and good assortment of Blank Book: bis Bookstore, Odeon Bat!ding, cor Pa. at MARRIED. On the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Stanley, H. M. B. McPHERSON to Miss EDITH McPHERSON, daughler of H. H. McPHERSON, of this city. On the 23d inst., at Foundry Parsonage, by Rev. E. P. Phelps, Mr. PAUL 8. EVANS and Mise EMMA BROWN, bothof Alexandria, Va. On the 22d inst, by the Rev. Mr. Hedges, GEO. ARNOLD to Miss LYDIA CHAMPION, all of Washing'on. Wants. \ ANTED—By a young man of industrious, so- ber and steady habits, a Situation in a groce- ry store—willing to devote all of his time and talents to his business. Address “J H M,” through City Post Office . jan 23—2t* We a respectable Girl, a Situation to N do nursing or chamberwork. Apply to Bratly wmon, on H, between Sixth and Seventh sts. jan 7 ANTED—A gnod active colored Woman, to W do chamber work. Apyly o jan 22-3 C. W. UAVENNER. ib sess rn ee at a eal J AF'?PS NSGROMS.—Thessbccribersar W sll times in the market buyiug SLAVKS, pay for eale will please call at 249 PRATT 87R. timore, Md., (Siatter’s old stand) Slaves taken on board at 26 cemts per day. tng the highea' cash prices. Person: having ® ae air, fob 2—1y B.M.& W. L.CAMPAELI. = Boarding. IX GENTLEME can be accommodated with board at Mrs. A. R. LOCKE, 459 Tenth street, between E and F. jan 22—3* OAR DING —A lady having taken the hand- some Dwelling, No. 3 Union Row, on F street, between 6th and 7th, can effer fine large rooms for families, either furnished or unturnished. Also, has rooms for gentlemen much larger than are generally Appropriated to single persons. Table boarder: and permanent or transient T. McDUF FILE would respectiully inform e his friends and the public in general that he is prepared to receive boarders at his old establishment on Pennsylvania avenue, near the west gate of the Capitol. The house has been closed for the last 4 months, for the purpose of makingimprovements with an ad- dition io the building. It is now in comfortable er- der and would say to our old patrons and to all who may favor us with a call that here they will find good beds, pleasant reoms, attentive servants, and dishes served up as they should we. jan 12—2w* SILVER WARE. VERY pretty assortment ef Silver Coffee Sets, Pitehers, Goblets, Cup+, Creams, and all kinds of Spoons and Forks, and a variety of Faney Sdver ware, suitable for presents, viz: Soup and Oyster Ladies, Crumb Scrapers, fieh, pie and cake Knives. Cream and Sugar Spoons, etc., is offered at low jn ces, and warranted sterling. H. SEWKEN, No. 338 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th ais. jan 19 —_ __ = ARNY, No. 84 Bridge street, Georgetown, S prepared to furnish Bats, Dixners, So'ress I (eS &c., with everything iu the Confec tionary line, in any part ef the District, at the shat est notice, and on the most reasonable terms. jan 19 ee S'LVER PLATED WARE. Cc ‘M!. ETE Coffee Sets, Castors, Cake and Fruit Ne-kets, Waiters on white metal, Table, Des sert, aud Tea Spoons and Forks, double and triple plated oy Albata, the best substitute tor silver, war ranted ald rold by H. SEMKEN No. 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10t2 ats, jan 19 CHARLES WALTER’S GENERAL AGENCY AND INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, NO. 552 SEVENTH BT. OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET. . Office hours from 9 to 12 u. m., and from 2 to5 p.m. jan 17—In* H. SEMKEN, JEWELER, No. 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets., Offers for sale a magnificent assortment of DIAMOND JEWELRY, Gold Bracelets, Breastpins, Earrings, Seal Rings Wedding a Pob and Vest Chains, Seals, Lock ets, Pencils, Thimbles, Trinkets, etc Allarticles are warranted as represented and sold jn unusually low. 19 GLENWOOD CEMETERY. “| ieee Rules and Regulations, and the act ef incor poration of the Gicnwood Cemetery have been published in a neat pamphlet form. Any one wish- ing 4 copy can receive it at the office of the Ceme- tery or at the Couuter of the Star office. jan 6—Im BEAUIFUL WHITE TEETH. EALTHY GUMS, AND A SWEET BREATH. All who are desirous of obtaining these bene- fits, sould use ZERMAN’S CELEBRATED TOOTH-WASH. This delicious article combines so many meritorious qualities, that it has now be- come a standard faverite with the citizens of New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Dentists pre- seribe it in their ctice most successfully, and from every source the most flattering laudations are awarded it. Inflamed and bleeding gums are immediately ben efitted by its use; its action upon them is oiild, soothing and effective. It cleanses the teeth 80 thoroughly, that they are made to rival pearl in whiteness, and diffuses chrough the mouth such a delightful freshnees, that the breath is reudered ex- quisitely sweet. It disinfects all those impurities which tend to produce decay, and as a consequence, when these are removes, the teeth must always re- main sound. Itis used and recommended by all the eminent entists in New York, Philadelphia, Natturore, and er cities where it has be.n introduced. All should give it a trial. E Prepared a4 by FRANCIS ZERMAN, Pruggi-t and Chemist, Ninth and Catharine streets, Phila- delphia, acd sold by all Droggists everywhere, at 25 cents per bottie. . H. GILLMAN, jan to Sm Agent for Washington City. QECOND-FAND PIANOS FOR SALE OR REN T'.—We have in store four Pianus, two of Chickering and two of Andre Steins, which we offer low for cash, or good notes, or will rent on moderate terms, New Mucic expected to-morrow morning. JOUN. F. ELLIS, jan4 306 Pa. avenue. Cama’, BOOKS.—A large and varied assort a ment of Catholic Works, including St. Vincent jaual Chrirtian’s Guide, Gems of Hevotion ; Do pay rishop in plain and elegant bindings, at the iow est p ice, just received at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Asthma and Consum} {8 universal the best remedy. aver yet discovered aor wvary vaten or ‘or Sale and Fent. ee R SALE OR RENT—The Lease, Good Will Fai Fixtures of a Restaurant newly and hand- — ise up, x aioaadrie Va Apply at this ice or Gazette ce, le = *~ » Alexandria, Va. the Fo RENT—A Room, 60 by 22 feet, in second story, suitable for a book bindery or printing of- fice. Possession given immediately. Al oy oe . FRANCIS LAMB, Looking Glass and Pieture Frame Factory, 237 Pa, avenue. Yan 343 OR RENT—A large three-at brick House, with basement and attic and three back building, with stable and pump in a large |, con- taining nineteen rooms, on C sireet, between 3d and 4% streets; adjoining the residence of Dr. J. F. May. Possession given on the Ist of February. Inquire of J.P. Perper, at Adas & Co's Ex; Office, or of J. W. Micxs, City Post Office, Executors for the heirs. jan 24—en6t OR RENT—Posses-ion given immediately, a three story brick Howse and Store, No. 99 Bridge street, near the Market House, containing 10 rooms und kitchen. a perfectly dry cellar, ¢: pable of holding 20 cords of wood. Tiis isa first ra ind for business, Particularly as the Falle Bri ie now in passable order. To a good tenant the rent wili be reasonab’e. Apply to T. ©; DONNOGHUR. Also, a very convenient Dweling. containing five rooms, kitchen and cellar, lately finished, situated on Lingan street, near Hick’s Cottage, one of the most healthy and Pleasent situations in Georgetown. Apply as above. T. 0. D. jan 24—2w* FE RENT—The new, convenient, and neat Dwelling, No. 165 West stieet, Georgetown, containing eleven rooms, all well finished and of size. The house is furnished with gas in near- 'y ali of the rooms of the firstand second stories. A pump of the best water in tho District stands about ten yards from the front of the house. Possession given on or before the Ist of March next. For terms apply te T. W. SIMPSON, jan 23—3t (Int) No. 163 West st., Grot’n. For RENT—A fire commodious Store, an excel Jent business stand. Also, Rooms, completely furnished, from &5 to bo per month. Meals, if desired, at $3 per week. Apply at No. 279 Seventh street north. jan 23— hree handeome turnished R- for rent. Each room is private. ‘The rent will be reasonable. They are s tuated at the south ust corner of D and 13th sts. JOHN WALTER. jan 20—41* EsIRABLE BUSINESS STAND FOR RENT in Georgetown.—The desirable Store Room No. 130, situate on Bridge street, formerly occupied by Myers & Bro., and at present by Messrs. Goddard & Co., is for rent. Asadry goods stand it is un- surpassed, having sky lights in the rear, good shely ing, counters, drawers, gas fixtures, &c. Poa<es- sion given on the first day of March next. For terms, &e., apply to E 8. Wright, or the subscriber. jan 20—6 JAMES FULLALOVE. F° SALE—A small HOUSE, on I, st., between Ninth and Tenth streets, No. 617.) he lot istwenty feet front and one hundred and twenty feetdeep. Enquire at No. 515 L street, Northern Liberties, just in the rear of McKendree Chapel jan 19—61* R RENT—FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM of y ars, the well situated, commodious, well- finished, and convenient dwelling House, over the Music Store of Hilbws & Hitz. at the corner of Pa. avenue and IIth street. It contains seventeen rooms without the basement, in which the kitchen issituated. This is a rare chance for a private fam- ily wishing a large house on Pa. avenue, orfor a per- son desiring the best location in Washington for a large and well kept boarding house. Possession given immediately. Apply at this office. jan 12-4f OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 fect front by 130 fect deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought at the exceeding low price of $75, payable $3 per month Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ all. OHN FOX, Secretary. WILL BE AB3EN’ for some time from this city, has a first Piano Forte, that he will either rent or sell. I's he wit! give reasonable time for the payment by g ing good notes. The instrament has only been in use 12 months. Apply at this office. jan ll—2awtf 10 LET—The lai Brick Dwelling, and 3d streets, For terms enquire of E. 8. SMITH, Agent of Adams’ Express Co., Pa. avenue, between 2d and 3: streets. jan 6—eolm ARGE DWELLING-HOUSE TO LET—SITU- _4 ated on the ea tide of Heventh etrest one door above I street, aud only two squares from the Patent Office. The bouse has been buiit but a few yeers, in large and -ommodious, containing fourteen rooms. Itis now being uewly pointed and prepared, ard Stted with gas fixtures; hae a pump with excellent water ja the yard, and c'stern wetar tn the house, bath rooms, &c; a large yard, with tar end car- Triage house. Apply, next dcor to the houre, to nov 13 —eotf A. ROTRWELT, VERY YAN THE OWNER OF HIB HOME 4, STEAD.—Having subdivided Squares No. 915 936, and Square south of Square No. 915, in Lots averaging 20 feet front by 110 feet deep, 1 am now prepared to sell the same at prices ranging from $60 to $125, and upon very accommodating terms, say three or five dollars per month until paid for. The above squares front Maryland avenue, betw. 8th and 9.h streets east, and are sttuated in the most thriving part of Capitol Hill. . [have also Lots in various sections of the city (improved and unimproved) that offer inducements to desirous of making investments, or of ob- taining residence. GEO. F. DYER, Offiee on D, near corner 10th street west. jan 6—d3w — TORE FOR RENT—THE ELIGIBLY SITU- ated & on Pa. avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh sircets, lately occupied by us. HILBUS & HITZ. Possession given immediately. Em Music Depot. corner Pa. av. and 11th jan 3—u URNITURE FO BALE.—A UENTLRMA® with s handsomely furnishe! bouse, wishes to digpose of the Furniture at private sale ia the house which is now occupied by him The Furniture is all new, cf the fir-t quality, and everything is com- prised in the house nrceasary for house-keeping kandsomely. The furniture fs of black Walnut, ank the upholstery in brocatel'e. Avy gentleman desirous of house-keaping will be enabled to suit himself cheaply with handzome fur- nitare, kiteben, parlor, «nd chamber; a new house if he desires, and in a delightful section of the city. Payment made easy. Address HUBBARD through the City Post Office, or No. 42 General Land Office. dee 29—tf [Union4Ixtel.] TURAGE.—Those having Furniture, Dry Goods, Groceries, £c., to be stored, will find ample ao- commodationa in the large, airy, flag-stone-paved, and dry Basements under the Star Office, corner Pa avenue and Eleventh st. Apply at the Star office. and commodious three-story BBB G street, between 24 oot 25—ef OR RENT O% SALE.—Tili MODERN F Four. Brick Houee on Thirteenth st: ect near H, eart side. The house is in good repair, dry cellars, and to a good te 1ant the rent will be low. Reon Fe on the lst November Apply to oct 30—| JAS. OC. McGUIRE, Auc'r, INGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY. ‘The Geograpical and Commercial Gazette—a monthly publication devoted to physical, com- mercial, and political Geography, edited by an association of practical and Scientific gen- temen. Subreription $2 pe: annuin, single number 25 cents. i Disturnell’s Rhilway Guide for Jannary—price 25 cents, with map. jan 13 FRANCK TAYLOR. OR BALLS, CONCERTS, &c.—THE MAIN Hall of the Assembly Rooms on Louisiana ave- nue is now vacant, and the undersigned is prepared to rent ‘t for Balis, Concerts, or like purposes. It is in order and known to be one of the best halls of the kind in the District. ‘I'he hall is fitted for gas light and the fixtures are in good order. For terms apply to JNU. M. YOUNG, Penna. avenue, near corner 4 street. UNION ACADEMY. Corner of Fourteenth st.and New Fork avenue. FEW rare pupils oan be received to make up the limited number. Application must be made soon. The dieci; instruction, and means of illustration are such as to insure satisfactory pro- gres in those i upils who ate punctual, regular and ol jen jan t the Bookstores. fc 30 3m Z. RICHARDS, Principal. NOTICE. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. HAVE this day recerved and opened a great vari ety of CLOCKS, WATCHES, and JEWELRY. {200d Clocks from $1 50 to $15,’all warranted one ¥ _ and silver Watches in — va- riety, silver Watches from to ; gold lever Watches from $25 to gl 50, & a dd seertncel of Jewelry, all of which will be sold cheaper than goods of same quality can be bought in this city. Those wishing to goed Clocks would do well to buy from me, as I put all my Clocks in order be- fore selling the . Call ans! sec for yourselves, atthe Clock & Watch Emporium of sas i. opt - opposite Browns’ . jan 10—lm (intel EV. SEPTIMUS TUSTIN’S WORK.—The nblewiv : aes The a gy sap mega Eo 'y - 8. Tustin, D. D., lace Chaplain of the United Statés Benaie, ” , “ Further supplies received at TAYLOR & MAURY’S pa 6 Bookstore, near Hh st. jan'5 Bookstore, near 9th st, By J.C. ORRITURE AND HOUSEHOLD FrrEects at Auction —On WEDNESDAY morning. the Sist instant, at 10 o’clock. at the store of H. Lisber + on Pa. avenue, near ‘(th street, ite West jarket, [ shall self all his moek in trade and House- hold Furniture, comprising— Mahogany Sofa, Lounges, Rockers Marble top Tables, mah. Bureaus Cane = wood seat Chairs, {ooking Gin + Bedsteads, mahogany Crib<, Easy Washstands, Toilet Sets, Cloc Feather Beds, Rolsters and Pillows 12 superior husk Mattresses x Chamber Set Onion chou Glass ts, Oile! Mattin, Crockery and Glassware - Cooki 1g and other Stoves Kitchen Utensils, &c. Also, an excellent one horse Wagon. Terms: $25 and under cash; over thatsuma credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily en- dorsed, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, jan 4—d Aw CROMWELLs BALTIMORE STEAMSHIP LINE BETWEEN NEW YORK BALTIMORE & BOSTON, TLL dispatch a Steamer daily from Baltimore and New York, and twice a week from Boston to B tltimore and Baltimore to Boston. This line affords unequalled facilities to the busi ness men of the District of Columbia. The Agents At cither point will receive freight aud give a through i ing to Washington at the lowest rates of nd no commissions charged. Applications for freight promptly attended to by the following agents: A. U. HALL, 58 Exchange Pixce, Baltimore. H. B CROMWELL, Corner Washington and Albany sts. N.Y. JNO. W. SCHANK, jan 14—d3in Poot of India Wharf, Boston. GRATIS! JUST PUBLISHED: A NEW DISCOVERY IN MEDICINE! FEW words on the Rational Treatment, with- out Medicine, of Spermatorrhea, , or Local Weakness, Nervous Debili- 7 ty, Low Spirits, Lassitude, Weak- ness of the Limbs and Back, Indispo- sition and Incapacity for Study and Labor, Dullness of Apprehension, Loss of Memory, aversion to Society, Love of Solitude, Timidity, Self Distrust, Dizziness, Head Ache, Involuntary Discharges, Pain in the Side, Affection of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face, Sexual and other infirmities in man. FROM THE FRENCH OF DR. B. DE LANEY. ‘The important fact that these alarming coinplaints may easily be removed without Medicine 1s, in ths small tract, clearly demonstrated; and the entin ly new and highly successful treatment, as adopted by the author, fully explained, by means of which ev- ery one is enabled to cure himself per ectly, and at the least possible cost, avoiding thereby all the ad- vertised nostrums of the day. Sent to any address, gratis, and post free ina sealed envelope, by remitting post paid) tvo post- age stamps to Dr. B. DE LANEY, No. 17 Lispenard street, New York. jan 17—3m ee TP.HE FOREIGN OFFICE LIST, (British) cor rected to August, 1854, this day received trom London. FRANCK TAYLOR. jan 15 N ORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for January Pro‘essional Ethics, by Geo. Sharswood Flax and Hemp, their culture and manipulation—25 cents The Rose and the Ring, by Thackeray, iflustrated Soa Francais des Etats Uni« pour I’ annee i A Night in Buenes Ayres. a new drama, in 5 acts Parish and other Pencillings, by Kirwan Humanity in the City, by Rev. E. 4. Chapin Sociology for the South, or the failure of Free Soci- ety, by George Pitzliugh Camille, a novel, by Alexander Dumas. jan4 FRANCK TAYLOR. LJ UMANIVY IN THE CITY, by Rev. £. B. Chapin; price 31 Harper’s 3 @ for January; price 2: Life of H. Greeley, by J. Parton; price $1 Ruth Hall, by Fanny Fern; price #1.25 A Winter Wreath of Summer Flowers, richly illus trated; price $3 Lives of the Queens of Scotland, by Agnes Strick land, complete in 4 vols; price #1 each Agnes and @aroline, Franconia stories, by Abbotts price 50 cents each For sale by E. K. LUNDY, janl No. 128 Pridge street, Georgetown. KADY MADE CLOTHING AT RE duced prices.—As the season is advanced we have determined to sell off the remaining portion of our winter stock at greatly reduced prices therefore gentlemen wishing to consult economy in purchas ing fine Overcoats, Ta mas dress, freck and busi ness Coats, black and fancy Ceshmer. Pints, Vel vet, silk, satin and Merino Vests, Uncershirts and Drawers, and all o ber ready made Garments OF fie quality will find our present variety to be as well as sorted as in the beginning of he season wih the ad vantage of n:uch lower price: WALL & STEPHENS. 322 Pa. ave: jt jan 12 Both ON ccc st M* COURTSHIP AND (TS CONSEQUENCES i by Henry Wikotf e History and Poctry of Finger Rings, by Chas. Edwards The Wor'd a Workshop, by Ewbank The New Congressional Directory at TAYLOR & MAURY’S jan 15 Bookstore, nea NOOD NEWS FROM HOME.—JUs RE G ceived 100 copies of the above popular song at the Music Depot of HILBUS & HITZ, Coraer Penna. avenue and 11th street. janet AVIS’S POEMS just received and for sale by ALEX. ADAMBON, Seventh st., Opposite the Post Office. He is arent for all the Cheap Public..tions, Maga- zines and Newspapers; Harper’s, Putnam's, Gra- ham’s Magazines and Lady’s Book at 50a yer. London Illustrated News, Bell’s Life, ‘1 *, Punch received by every steaincr. The New k Herald Times and Tribune receivod every night and deliv- ered to subscribers. He keeps constantly on heud a large assortment of Blank ks, Pens. Ink, Pa- per, Envelopes, Playing Cards, Visiting Cards, Chil- dren’s Toy Books, Primers, Knapp & Rightmyer’s Copy Books wholesale and retail, &e. jan2—f 255 Looking Glesses, 255 F all sizes and qual ty, P.ench or German plate, 8) Fancy or plain Portrait end Picture Frames, Gilt or Fancy Colored. Also, Gilt Room Moulding, Marble top Brackets and Tables. Corniors made te order. Alse, all kines of old work regilded with dispatch and cn reasonab!e t rms by J WAGNER, 255 Pa. avenue, opp. Kirkwood He use, LAW PARTNERSHIP. UPREMECOURT OF THEUNITED STATES. ROBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS J1NIN have formed a c partnership under the name of “Walker and Janin,” for the argument of cases ia the Supreme Court of the United States, at Wash ington city, where both will attend throughout the future sessions of that court They may be addressed at Washington, N. York, or New Orleans. jan 19—eo3m* ROSENKRANZ PIANOS. Jest. received two of the above unequalled in struments direct from the Manu- factory in Dresaen, Germany. These’ Pianos having both, after a lo: g sea¥ and land voyage, arrived in perfect ve tune, afford another guarantee of their superiority in keeping iu tune. iheir beauty and power of tone elicits the highest enconiums from all the great musical critics of 5 HILBUS & HITZ, an Music Depot, cor. Pa. av. 11th and D sts. jan 8-u PARTIES, SOIBEES, &. Having made arrangements’ which insure a constant sup- ly of all new and fash onab: ropean and American dance Mu sic, the undersigned is prepared to attend personally on above occasions. Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’ Music Depot, or my residence, on 14th street, one door above P, will be promptly attended to. J. E.SCHEEL, _ jan 13—2w Professor of Muric. T. H. PHILLIPS’ COACH FACTORY, 477 Eighth st , adjoining Rain-y’s Livery Stables Qlpste WING to a trade which a generous to @ continusnce e pul 's patronage. im Wagons, of th: most mod rn aty.e, built of the best materials, and warranted to zive satisfaction, re aepairs of every teser’piion punciually attended to For sa!e, chesp © second-hand Clarence Carriage, Dearly new . S + e226 —1 ee vorvaTons, &ec. fuperior ted ral echoonets Vil'age Gem and Peesh, for ee ‘pice: M. BUDKIDG dec 21—tt Union Wharf, Alexandria, Va. eta ee lectur Hall, on Washi: and pert ig In the course of his lec- ture, of his remarks were construed by a few of the audience into a disrespect for the memo- ry of Washington, and led to much confusion and some severe fighting in the hall. The row was soon quelled, ed frem the premices. gear ceiving from the North and East Nos. 1}, 2, 3, and jackerel. a Bey of Fandy and Bank Codfish be had at my Piano Warerocm, on enth st., between Pa. avenue snd E et. @id Pienos taken in ¢: Tuning also sttended to. TELEGRAPHIC. RN cc at Kxpresaly for the Daily Evening Star. — ey Br Phe Dally Evening Star Continuance of Bnilroad Riots. Burraco, Jan. 28-7, laborers on the Buffalo, Brantford and Gv. drich railroad are still in possession of the treck at Cayuga. (”) Canada West has fully armed one hundred and Sfty men. Yesterday, the directors, with fifty men, took a train at Brantford and came through to Fort Brie, being able thus far to clear the track, but the directors being un- armed were obliged to beg permission to re- turn to Brantford. The sheriffs of the counties of Niagara, Hal- deman, and Brant, will take fifty British soldier and proceed to the seene of the diffi- culties, to-morrow, when it is expected the road will be re-opened, and the laborers paid off and discharged. After this ir dene no fur- ther difficulties need be apprehended. The examination of the man who killed Weimper, with thirteen other prisoners, was concluded today at Fort Erie. Ihe former ia held fo trial for wilfal murder, and the cthers as acvessories. A violent sorm continued for forty-eight hours, but abated thie afternoon. he snow averages two feet in depth. Fire in Baltimore, &c. Bautiworns, Jan 24 —A fire broke out this morning on Smith’s wharf, destroying in its progress Hall & Loney’s commission store, and partially destroying Stevenson's store. Loss considerabie, but not yet knora. There was @ slight fall of enow this morn- ing, but it is now clear. Shipwreck aud ivss of Cargo. Patvapetpaia, Jan. 24 —The schooner Ab- by Whitmore,trom Sayanash to Philadelphia, loaded with cotton, went ashore on Sunday night, at Little Egg Harbor iclet. One hundred bales were thrown overboard, and itis probable that she may be got off without much injury Stat-ment ef the Boston Banks, &c. Bostox, Jan. 24.—The increase of specie in the banks of this city daring the week, is $130,000. Increase of depos 98 $353,000. A heavy fall of snow couimenced about 7 o’elock thie morning, and stiil continues, without a prospect of abatement. Baltimore &arket. Bartimore, Jan. 24 —Flour—No tales have been reported this morning, but it is gener- ally held at yesterday's prices. Wheat—ales of red at $1 90 a $2, and white at $1 95 a $2. Corn-Sales at 83 a 85c. for white, and 87a 8 8c, for yellow. Rye—Pennsylvania, sales at $1.25. There is considerable eotivity in breadstuffs generally to-day. Rew York Markets New Yors, Jan. 24.—Cotton is upward and firmer. Flour is easier, but not quotably lower; sales of 4 250 bbls. good Ohio at $8.62¢ a$9; Southern is unchanged, with sales of 1,600 bbis. Wheat—Sales at nominal prices ; white Michigan at $245. Corr ie upward and firm ; sales of 16,000 bushels Western mixed at 982. Pork—The market is firm, with cales of prime mess $12.50. Beefis unchanged, witha limited business. Lard is unchanged, with a moderate demand at previous rates. Whisky— Ohio, sales at 360. z The Cennectieut River. Harrrorp, Ct , Jan. 13. —The Connecticut river broke up this morning, owing to the storm of Monday. Steam Engine Explosion. New York, Jan. 23 —The steam engine on the deck of the ship Great Republic, for hoist- ing her cargo on seer noon seriously injuring four men—two, it is feared fatally. The ship sustained no dam- age. , exploded this after- Bankers Suspended-- Fires, &-. Pirrssonc. Jap. 23—Mesers. K-amer & Rohm, bankers, have sutpended payment, but it is believed to be only temporary. Ths extensive tannery of Messrs. T: at Allegheny City, was burnt yesterday. The loss is very heavy. Eobbory by Means of Chloroform Rocuesten.N Y Jan. 22.—A woman was robbed in the cars of the Central Railroad, a few miles east of Rochester, on Saturday last. Chloroform was administered to her by an- other female, and. while under its influence, the robbery was effested. Gale at Helifax—Letention of the Asis. Havrrax, Jan. 22.—A frigthful storm raged here during Jatter part of Thursday night and Friday Jas’ disasters have happ telepragh wires we: , aod it is apprehended that serious ed along the coast. The adly bro! Owing to the violence of the storm, Capt. Lott, of the Asia, did not deem it advisable to ut tosea until 6 o'clock on Saturday morning , aving been detained about 30 hours Tisturbance at McGee's Lecture. Boston, Jan. 22:—Thomas D’ Are McGee this evening, in Music n’s opinions of emigration and the disturbers ejest- BOYs’ ‘CLOTHING OF ALL QUALITIES. ‘8 h-ve jat reosivel an tmmense ascortment of Youths’, Boys’ an1 Children’s Ciot! of hing new and fashionable designs, embracing a'l quali- ties of— Overcoate and Tsimes from Cloth, frock, end eack Coats Cascimere do Ly f e ween wenent 2s s wevweewseouset BAssRnssszeess eSessesssssesss Gh Bosiery, $0. Also, Suspenders, Hdkts, — y; low prices, Be found io thie or any other ty WALL & STEPHENS, ee ey Which will be sold as lew as omn be from the North, ty M. BLD z, _ dec 21—tt _Unien Wharf, Alexandria, vo PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. ‘BW and seco d band PIANUS, of own end ai'at my Pave Waretorm, oo bien SAPP F. ©. REIOHENRACH- P 8—A few very low pr ced seocpd herd Pisncs om $25 for sale. Gre} | arpa! MUsIC— Conststing of the compositions of Siszt, Thaiberg, — it, Wiehe Winkter, joie? PP an Sth & Barz,