Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1855, Page 3

a EVENING STAR. ee The ce has no just to maybe the proj itly sang by This young spright 1 C0! were performed. The cantata by Romberg—‘ The power of song,” and the “ Tramp Chorus,” formed the third part. The bass Potter, and h.s bass in the beauti “He Hermes’ magic wand inhe Miss Myric, (soprano,) Miss Kate Anderson, (contralto,) an whose neme we did not learn, was much ad- mired. We never saw an audience better pleased, nor applause so rapturously bestowed. The rediction we made a day or two since, that would be one of the best concerts ever given in our city, was full phant success of |. agents prey 5 Vignette, S's spurious. Vi Feertach, the fully and was falling lence as . “ which deserved! applause. Mrs brated echo somg by Bish accompaniment by Mr. with the finest possible effect. Mrs. F. never appsared to better advan: performances of her palm- jest days, as the hearty encore testified. Han- del’s ‘Angels, ever bright and fair,”” Miss Reed, was also encored. jady is a stranger among us, has a fine contralto voice of much power and com- and will make a sy lebrated terze‘to from wer,” sung by Miss Anne Melcher, v. Noyes, (tenor. ) This part was relieved by the introduction of choruses, reflecting much credit on tor forthe manner in whi i Boston, to be fe steering & Tressel. Bapk of Bath, Bath, N. Y. 20's altered from 1's. biacksmith-shop Mechanics’ and Traders’ Bank, Jersey City, 10's spurious. Vignetie, female figure, one arm resting on a sheaf of wheat—female figure en each end not ceuntersigned by Register. Weliston, ianson 4 Co Fai mers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, Easton spurious. Vignette, Arms of the State of Pe: On left end medallion; on rig! end female fgure. Merchants’ Bank, Burlington, Vt rieus. Vignette, twofemales. Miserably ex- ecuted. Lost Carw™—A child about six years of age, was taken to the drug store of S C. Espy, on the Island, in a very miserable condition, thinly clad, and nearly frozen. ‘Lhe little iment in his speéch, soe ie fellow bas an im seys bis name is t perents or guardians of the child will find him at Mr. Espy’s house in the Seventh Ward. ,—snow hai the afternoon, and the evening adv: thing bat pleasant. however, the audience was in point of numb. at we ever rem open Twas si LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, aati Set intl ar ie kd, LaPid perry age Siven last night for the Philharn, of Mr. J.L Coxcear.—The concert nic Society, Clubb, ite conductot, with Prof. ‘anist of the Philharmonic, was ly attended. The weather given, t,” gang by Mr Br CH “= Be beak to the I ; ‘oyd, was given th s effect ; while the beauti Miss Anne Meicher— ene a Bess, and of cn power and purity of tons in and commenced Rereasing in Not: ers, beauty, ember to have @ venerable walls of Carusi’s Piece, the cantata of especially the ig, enwrapt in lark; the tenor t,? by Mr. Thos. it, and with fine soprano solo, by ‘‘ Aurora rises { riour- jy sung. ofsurpassivg sweet- - The choruses throughout kr it was equal to the ”? was tl bh this this cantata were exceedingly fine. The fine composition ‘‘ Ruth and Naomi, in order, sung by Mrs. Franklin. Of ean only say that it was: ung as this lady on! oan sing it—chastely, artistically, and wit! per - The fine anthem by Rossini, —- Soper Poige one ate ed was sung with much spirit, ticularly the bass solos by Mr. Robt. Ball jr voice told with excellent The second part openei with the beautiful composition by Jaell—‘* Woodland Whispers,” formed om the piano by Prof. Fcertsch, Teceived a hearty round of anklin then gave her cele- » the obligato flute hutter, rendered » jr.. whose fine effect. In this song exquis- rior voenlist. lisario, “ Life ich they rite, ‘by Bishop, solo by Mr. ‘al quartet, * with &@ gentleman on the tenor ly realized by the trium- The wich is uni- it may be repeated. he represented himself, sal, whereupon be was furnished with blank policies, and a card bearing the names of the directors and officers. pradent business man, asked bim for Boston refereneee and his authority for a Brewster promised to sa: upon these points and left, since w he has neither been seen nor heard of. Mr. Webb immediately wrote to Boston, and re- ceived in reply, from a creditable source, that ueh company, with the stated officers was in existenee in that city. Further-examina- tion into the matter showed 1 his policies printed in this ci cient time bad not el: ipg and delivery to ast night. The ladies of the Union Benevolent Society desire us to return thanks to the Philharmonic Society, to Mr. Carusi for the gratuitous use of the Saloon, to Mr. John F. Ellis for the loan of a splendid seven octave piano, and to Mr. Potkinhorn, for gratuitous rinting of tickets. The amount realized is pro ably about $250. Arramprep Insurasce Swixnta—A few days sinee, a man calling himself A. C. Brew- ster, applied to. Wevb, General Agent, of this city, to take the agency of “The Merchants’ Fire Insurance Company ef Boston,” stating at the time, that he was the au:horised travel- ing agent of the company. Mr. Webb, think- ing at frst that Brewster was bona fide what eded to the prepo- Mr Webb, then, asa ppointing tisfy him hich time hat Brewster got ty, and that suffi lapsed between the print- Mr. Webb to send them to spelled with one “ L.” Bank of Commerce, Vignette, female and shield—over the Jaiter the words Agriculture and Commerce. Fe- male on right and sailor on left end. very dirty black appearance. armers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, Philadel- ignette, Pennsylvania ‘eat cf Arms. which is wholly uniike the juine ‘ Buckingham Bank, Portsmouth. N. H. 20’s altered from 1's. " Vij Eve had Brewster called a second time wo: compelled him to * show his hand.”’ We advise our Southern and Western friends to keep a sharp lvok out: More New Cousterrgits.—We extract from Bickneli’s Reporter, the following list of new counterfeits : Farmers’ Bank, Orwell, Vt., signed end returned. ther cir- cumstances tend to comfirm a belief of the man’sdishonesty. One were both in the same policies bear the names of two different com- panies. He also applied to Mr. J.C Lewis an agency, which was agreed to, but Webb’s case, he has not since been Mrs_ Lewis. Asthis man will not probably confine his operation to this city alune, we deem it but @ pereonal description, that he ‘ked wherever he may make similar attempts. He is about 5 feet 11 inches high, inclined to be spare, very straight, light com plexion, and dark hair and eyes, is, that the signatures dwriting, and the quiet de- he meanor, very intelligent, and appeared to be 1 aequainted with the insurance business was dreseed in dark clothes, and wore a short cloak ; in short, a person well calculated to deceive. It may be well to add, that he offe on Brown’s hotel, but t tors received intelligence from Boston red a part proprie- » Which, uld have 5’s, letter a. reaper reclining. On right end a female, and on left medallion head. Orwell Bgraving coarse mdon, Ct, 5's Has a 5's, 10’s and Vignette, interior of a 5's spu- eenan or McKeenan. Magistrate in the ‘k, decessed. Pottice Magistmares —It is said that Ed- Bates, Esq, is to be the Fifth District Po- place of Joseph W. Mr. Bates has acted at the to fill the office. in our city iho season, arrangements all over the city, and mand; now. workmen are walking about doing nothing but ssking for work. Last were workmen ward bouse, in the earlier part of Captain i Ho does not reside in ifth » but will probably change his resi resi- Dexe Season,—Business is remarkably dull present. There is but little work ney scarce— provisions poor prospest ahead. » at this for work were in de- Tae Bau. or res Menry Bacmmtors.—A ever, to write about. Things in general have | be 1 trust the Commissioner will: be brighter, fairer, merrier party was certainly | been rather quiet. allowed to give such a guarantee that the en ne bounded by ti bail ablic may rely on. ; REAT & ATTRACTIVE 8 1G room in Washington, ‘We Te oceditiy to | I learn to-day, but with how much truth, 1| Pab! for Joat’ oid Reaper, hi Mae ot | Gr'AND VaLUABEE Dope ae or CeCe farmsd tek Do ball ever before given at the | cannot vouch, that a well known’ gentleman, | with the things that hers been, the of 27a RIDAY EVENING, January Navy Yard was so numerously attended. In| more expecially distinguished for his connec- 2th, 1855, at 474 Pa. avenue, at 7 o clock cach e Stock all new and nay Mgeet from New York northern district of New York, at Albany in| ceed savcnn com and Domestic, ever of }|Qetober last, and published in the Tribune, | fered in the market, sontoning of Sener Cheeice, He you with Franklin, Fulton, and | Law, olied sat Misetienon Books, in every hed men. He said that ements of ‘ in ibles, Prayer Books, Blank. Beoks, &c., agreat varit “4 Presents for 1855 int of beauty and gallantry, we are sure it was never excelled in that or any other more fashionable meridian. There were delega- tion of the Fair sox Seem ous nelgnbering ot and ceanties; but, beautiful and captivating as they were, the stars that _ own sky were neither obscured nor dimmed If some of the Merry Bachelors did not feel a flutt ing in the region of the heart, and then and there resolve to abandon their isolated posi- tion, we are free to admit that they are made of sterner stuff than most of mer, and are be yond all hope of redemption from the lonely and cheerlers dominion of bachelordom. tion with a literary journal devoted to the South, has been smiled upon by fortune in the shape of a $25,000 prise, which he drew in one of our lotteries. is a neat little sum to come eeaty upon one these hard times. How true isthe saying, “we know not what a day may bring forth.’ Trouble continues to disturb the Know No'hing wigwam. ° The office-secking fever is More intense than it ever has been. There seems to be no remission It is at pleuretic heat all the time. The City Hall and the Mayor’s office are literally besieged. Mr. Annuals and Holiday Agricultural Works, some 50 different authors, all sk sn beveler weston pion |, American and En-, Gold and Steel Pens of extra quality Diaries, Pocket Mi , Porumonnaies &c The above stock will be open for examination, your machine and your patent. He told of the divider, how neatly you had it fixed, and how superior it was to the old wedge, as he termed it, and how the real * . hel to divide the grain. He called it an ? The sweetest cotillon masie, imparted by a a! 4 gratnsity making his scheotions fees aril man, ogsier with your seat, how aoe eared 06 auction SUE Cvening wat be emilee branch o} jiams’s celebrated band, lentits | good ponsible men inde mechanical ey operated. He also said| The sales of this extensive and ificent eacieaanad tothe scene. Allgunder the ex- | Outside pressure. He turns a deaf ear to all that you wae ak the we goat y who had got w the first machine. ll of these paten pieces that he speaks se much of, I would no cellent managem nt of the Bachelors, had an opportunity of gliding through the mazes of the dance, and mest of the company shared its will be conducted by Mr. J. W. |, late of N. York, and offers unusual facilities for obtaining Books at a price to suit the times. wire pullings, and seeks only to discharge the high duties devolving upon him. John Wil- mot, Mr. Kennard, ar Codet, and several ¢: on my machine for two dollars per day, | _J#" —Iwe hs Pleasures. Shortly after midnight the party | others of the original partisans, have not yet if they done no more mischief than the carry-|_ By J. c. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. Sut down to an elegant supper, and were wait- er an ite peso bevy by bee Matierusi, 1 oda eax TRUSTBE'S SALE OF DESIRABLE BUILD! e Bachel: selves, - ae » Mr. 2 ISL, 4 fact apa a soi: 1h least ns them: ocr importadioe, aden rer irs dh todietatea thing ‘ow, Mr. ‘ormick, I would ask you a ING LOT ON THE ISLAND.—On MONDAY few questions, and have you answer them in the bune. As you are well acquainted with the different Reapers now in use, and the sale of them, you know about how many mil- lions the farmers have paid for them that have been seld on recommendations, such as Sew ard gives of yours, and have been obliged to pay for them, when in fact we were injured more by them than the machine was worth ’ Ido not know myself, but I shouid say at his breast a white artificial flower, typical of the “ bachelor’s button.” At the close of fhe feast the dance was resumed, and kept up with undiminished zest until the gray dawn of morning. We understand that immediately befcre sep- arating, the Merry Bachelors presented {o the ladies a huge cake made of corn meal and e, prepared and baked by themselves, and whick was partaken of by the gentlor sex with evi his honor refused to ewallow I had wet arg there was come modest and disintereste pat- riotism in this new political organization and its members, if anyshing, are more voracious after the spoils than either of the old factions. It is a complete Kilkenny cat fight. Councils, too, are in a state of dividible petu- lency, exhibiting splenetic effervescences more turbulent than tie Litt sal tes of the witches cauldron in Macbeth. afternoon, February 5th, at 4 o’eloek, on the premi ses, by virtue of a deed of trust frem Geo. Thon: and wife, dated January 16th, 1854, and recorded Liber J A.8 , No. 71, folios 332, -333, &c., one of the land records fer Washington county, the «ub. seriber will sell Lot No. 2, in Square No 388, front. ing 25 feet on south F street, between 9h and ‘Oth streets west, running back 125 teet to a wide alley. Terms cash. JOSEPH ©. ISAAC, Trastee. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctionerr. jan 2—ro&ds least nine out of ten; at any rate, I would dent gusto, and amid great merriment. By| Mr. Peterkin, who has been appointed one | give a certificate to that ‘effeot, as l can speak we Sebel yey Gees ene this, their first annual ball, the Merry Bach- | Of the McDonough agents, isa gentleman well ae Practical experience. And I would aek “ Monee “é elars have won the highest encomiams from all who participated in its onjoyments. May they be merry and happy forever! calculated for the position. He belongs to the old established firm of Thos. Wilson & Co., shipping merchants. If all other selections Prove as acceptable as this, we may hope for goed municipal agents. The trial of the new Minnie gun, in this city, now for sale by Mr. Latrobe & Co., has proved highly successful. I learn that Mr. Samuel Gaski 8, will be ro neqpecipemd rp eae ae making of them, and if any common ma for the next Sheriffalty o timore. He is t bui aid of admirably calculated” for the office. An Tre nnld not beild thon with’ the the patterns and one asa sample; and if s0, quantity of nags will be entered upon this would it not pay ohinist ie every count Face, but there are many slips “’twixt the| to build one, 80 as liow the farmer in his one and the lip. district to test it; and when they are satisfied ur city is quite gay at present. Parties | that it works well, would be not make a hand- are all the Every night almost wit | some profit by selling them at $50 a piece by nesses some assemblage of this kind. the large number that he would dispose of? Extensive preparations are making for the Moreover, this would be mow satisfactory to assemblies which are to come off in a few | the farmer than all the recommendations tha’ weeks here. The theatres, indeed all places | might be piled up. st pens amusement, are well patronized. ould it not a a safe investment on the observe that the indefatigable Henry Tay- part of a machinist in every county to purchase lor, our distinguished book man and periodi- t i cal agent, has taken an interest in the Balti tas eles aera and, the, machine at at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY morn 3lst instant, at 10 o'clock, at the store of fH. Li-ber , On Pa. avenue, near 70th street, opposite West jark~t, [ shall seti all his stock in trade and House- hold Furniture, comprisi Mahogany Sofa, Lounges, Rockers Marbie top Tables, mahogany Bureaus Cane and wood seat Chairs, Looking Glasses Bedsteads, mahogany Cribs, Easy Chairs Washstands, Toilet Sets, Clocks Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows 12 superior husk Mattresses Cottage Chamber Set Gilt frame Mentel Glass Carpets, Oilcloths, Mattings Crockery and Glassware - Cooki 1g and other Stoves Kitchen Utensils, &c. 7 Also, an excellent one horse Wagon. Terms: $25 and under cash; over that rum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes salisfactorily en- dorsed, bearing interest. JAS. C. MeGUIRE. jan 24-4 Auctioneer. . the you another que:tion, Mr McC., if you do not think that the Reaper would not long since have been made to operate well if it had not have been for the Patent office, the idea that it was patented, and that no one had a right to touch it, prevented its being made to ope- rate well before this. I wish further to inquire of you, Mr. McC , whether $40 will not pay the cost for the 4&xusemMeNnts.—The Rousset Sisters will ap- pear to-morrow night at the National The- atre in ‘Giselle’ and “Robert Maeaire.” They have been drawing full houses in Balti- more. “Ossian’s Bards,” ver the direction of the celebrated Ossian E Dodge, will give their first concert in this « y on Monday evening next, at Carusi’s Sak. >. The Amphion Quactet Band give one of their favorite entertainments this evening, at Odd Fellows’ Hall. The yentlemen who com- pose this band have wo: as well as talent, and we trust that a full house will greet them. Macallister, “the Wisard,”’ and Heller, “the Seer,” will, on the first of next week, give their entertainments before the pie of Washington. Although they will humbug the people, their sleight-of-hand tricks are no humbug. They are the best men in their line COOKING. _ ‘PPHE BEST AND LARGEST DINNERS COOK : : $75, and, having satisfied the farmer as to ED FOR $2.—I havein my ar chen oe Tae First Saap or ree Ssasox —9ne of| More Weekly Dispatch, in company with Mr. | their Utility, to set to work and build a num- oo posper bel stone! fap Ui toner these “‘furreners” made his appearance in our| Cloud. If the energy and enterprise of Mr. ber of them at the aforesaid price ’ All those purchasing of me I will warrant and defend in their rights to manufacture them, as it is all found in the expired patented ma- c chines with the exception of my improvements jan 16—eotw I will m-ke no charge for the ri it of making | - - ee ~~ —— + them this year, and in the fol: lowing season DY POEMS just receives and for sale by my charges will not exceed from $2 to $3 on ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh st.. each machine sold opposite the Post Office. SAMUEL 8. FARLEY, aly hig a jan 26—1t* Lewiston, Niagara, NY. ; ned Cad "tole at foes [= All papers favorable to the cultural Milustrated News, Bell’s Life, Time., Punch interest will benefit the farmer aa the of fect neers 4 feat lps prey above one insertion. He keeps const: mily §2. - Marketing and every luxury for the fashi ‘st ble beautiful Potomac, and was captured by our fishermeny He (the shad) was a noble fellow, weighing some five or six pounds, and was sold for $3 He was served up yesterday in fine atyle at the restaurant of that prince of cate rers Frank Selden, corner of Peensylvania avenue and Sixth street, where all the delica- cies of the season can be had at all times. Taylor be fully iniused into this journal, it is destined to become the very best of its kind in the United States The Baltimore Patriet is already beginning to show evident improvement in its commer- cial department, since the connexion of Mr. John Wills with that journal. Itis now upto the times—even the minute—in this respect. Other portions of the paper will doubtless undergo marked improvement before long. Business is gradually improving, though net yet brisk. Money continues tight. I learn with pleasure that Messrs. all & Laney, who were burnt out this morning, were dinners supplied at a few hours’ notice and at the lowest prices, Just received, 25 kegs Malaga Grapes GAUTTER, He is a @ Extensive Sac or Books anp STATIONERY. hain’s Ma The large sale of books advertised in our col umops to-day will take place this evening at 474 Pennsylvania avenue, under the direotion and conducted by Mr. J. W. Rhodes, late of ul : subscribers. ~ P ao — New York, and from this gentleman’s locomo- | insured, and saved all their valuable books sii pcs, Davehipes, Playing Ganka Wun teem con tive style of selling books we anticipate aj 24 papers. Roperick. Wants. eau res Neg aeons = fa a Righty large and intelligent audience. We under- 7 ae leck Dinai Copy Books wholesale and retail, &c. stand the sales will b> continued till all of; From Aspinwall—The Falcon and her Pas- jan 2—im this magnificent assortment is disposed of. Seo sengers. advertisement in another column. By the arrival of the George Law, at New BEAUTIFUL WHITE TEETH. York, yesterday, from Aspinwall, we have the EALTHY GUMS, AND A SWEET BREATH. for sale will please call at 242 Fill please call at 242 PRATT STRERT, Bal » Md.,(Slatter’s old stand.) Slaves taken on All who are desirous of obtaining these bene. cue Dani board at 25 cents per day. . vs CEE! his third levee for the season to-night at the | following intelligence : febd—ly Ss Sed mae LERMAN CEGEBRATED White House. Leves To-Nicut—The President holds This delicions article combines so many meritorious qualities, that it Las now be- come a standard faverite with the citizens of New York, Philadelphia and Ba timore. Dentists pre seribe it in their mary most successfully, and from every source the moet flattering laudations are awarded it. The Panama Railroad is expected to be formally opened on Februar is now made very easily. and weather beautifal. There is nothing from the Falcon, but the following : “The steamer Falcon left this port, without passengers, this afternoon, (Jan. 14?) for IH vana and New York, to be laid up for a tim B.M.& W.L. CAMPBELL. Boarding. OARDING.—MRS. HALL having taken ose delightfully situated Houses, Phil rble front, Massachusetts avenue, be- nd 7th streets, has large rooms either r unfurnished, for families. te a few single gentlemen w Wartcn Returxs.—There were no arrivals at Birch’s last night, and no trials this morning. en GEORSETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Georcetown, Jan. 26, 1855. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, but Ist. The transit thmus healthy, Inflamed and bleeding gums are immediately ben efitted by its use; its action upon them is soothing and effective. It cleanses the tee " ¢ and transient boarders a theroughly, that they are made to rival pearl in The George Law took the assengers that 7 = ode — ™ se whiteness, and diffuses sbrough the mouth such a little out-door business of any kind is being| were left at Aspinwall by the Falcon. = Hci thecmoedens delightful ire-hness, that the breath is rendered ex done this morning—consequently, things gen- erally look rather gloomy. Mr. Solomon Stover, whose stable and con- tents was dastroyed by fire, some few weeks sines, has accertsined that the author of the deed was a black boy (slave) in his emplo; Some time after the burning of the stable, he made an attempt to fire the dwelling of Mr. Stover, which led to his detection Unless the weather should be very unfavor- able, Forrest Hall ig likely to be crowded this evening to hear the lecture of the Rev. Mr. The Falcon was detained at Aspinwall sev- eral days, in conrequence of some of her ma- chinery having given away after starting from Havana. A“ Card” of thanks to her officers is pub- lished in the Courier, signed by the passen- gers. quisitely sweet. It disinfe-ts all those impurities which tend to produce decay. and as a consequence, when these are remove t, the teeth must always re- main sound. [tis used and recommended by all the « sin New York, Philadelphia, Baltin cities where it has be n introduced. should give it a trial. L OARDING some Dwellin; between 6th and 71 ¢ lage rooms for families, either fur or unturni-led. Also. bas rooms for gentlemen much larger than are generally appropriated to single persons. Table boarders and permanent or transient per- | oth sons will be accommodated on the most reasonable ter jan 22—Iw* Prepared only by FRANCIS ZERMAN, t and Chemist, Ninth and Catharine streets, £ delphia, and sold by ail Drugzist« everywhere, at 25 cents per bottie. ’. HW. GILLMAN, jan 17—3n Agent for Washington Cry. FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC Via Panama we have later advices from Me saad to Dec. 29th, and later dates from ima. The Santiago railway is aproeediog with ra- Por Sale and | ent. F°’ RENT A medium sized dwelling House, on Maryland avenue, betw AS aan vibee (CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY. Pidity ox the new line. The rail from Copi-| For particulars onquice of LLIGAN, at T. The Geograyical aud Commerci: ee We ee Pleased bah mae bpp atl apo to Chararallo has reached el Pabellon. | Bastiucili & Co. under Browne Hotei. esas fea eer see ve wages a be mate by Mr B. upon the religion ef the] Zee latt dividends of tho Copiapo road were | jan'iveont ”w™aet*™ ae an aseociathm of practical end! scientige gor Catholic Chureb, ye miaubare He will| /4a,Per cent. ; A large GLAS® CASE, suitable for temen. — Subrerpuon $2 pet aunum, single view the subject in a political light, as did The U. S. ship St. Lawrence is at anchor in large articles at the Fair, Six lights number 25 cents. the bay. Some Americans have gone to Antuco, east of Conception, gold hunting. One is said to have returned with 30 ounces. PERU. Tae Gattiragos Isuanps.—From Peru, we learn that Castilla was gathering together his ioe, at Cienayuilla, some twenty miles trom Lima—his forces and those of Eo! enique were nearly equal—but the popular feeling is constantly increasing in favor of the former. The only item of interest from E>uador is & contradiction that the ited States had pur. chased the Gallipagos Islands. The El Bro. gree’, of Fuayaquil, say * The Government of the United States pro- poces, through its resideni Minister at the cap- ital, ‘he loan of three millions of dollars, at the rate of five per cent per annum, on the condition that a reduction of one dollar be made on the price of every ton of guano Father Maguire, and in no other ‘the flour and grain market continues rather inactive. Smali sales of four since our last at $8 75, showing a still further decline. What effect the news of yesterday will have upon it, we cannot as yet say. Spectator. a eg ee ALEXASDRIA CORRESFONDERCE. Theatre—Soup House— Young Men's Chnis- tran Assoctation—Kinney’s Exprdition— dealih Officers--Saving Institution--Boon Children, . 30 by 36 inches. Enquire at MAGUIRE’S Hat Store, 48 Pa. av nue. Where can be had all kinds of Hats and Caps of of the latest <tyle at unprecedented low prices. jan 25 - 3t* SUR SALE.—LOTS Nos. & No. 924, with the Disturucli’s Railway Guide for Jannary— pree 25 ceuts, with map. jan 13 FRANCK TAYLOR. UNION ACADEMY. Corner of Fourteenth st.and New Fork avenv. FEW im re pupils cau be received to make up Ps the limit umber. Arptication must be male soon. Th ‘plune, instruction, end mesma of ‘Illustration are h #6 to insure ratiefactors pre . | eres im those pupil ho ae punctual, recular and \* y a int. a3 wh the qumnibacsen rculars at the Bookstores. | pass regularly. Address T. N. ADAMS, through | dee 32—3m Z. RICHARDS, Principe. she Bost Obes: isn >-S\"_| NEW AND INTERESTING F50M CHINA. {OR RENT—A Room, 60 by 2 feet, in second Jest received, a iot of Gunpowder, Imperial kK story,’suitable for a book bindery or printing of Young Hyson, Pouchong aud Oolong ‘I'r as, fice. Possession given immediately. Apply to chests, of lat: import.tiens, FRANCIS LAMB. ime Kio and J va Coffees, which Looking Glass and Pieture Frame F: we wiil sell by bag lower than they can be pur Pa. avenue. chased in Washington. ae OR RENT—Posses-ion given immediately. a} Cash buyers will find it to their a dvautage to give three story brick House and Store. No. 1614 Us a call. HAUL & HENNING Easby, and part on Eighth street yards from the Avenue, along wi ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 26, 1855. The theatre at Washington Hall has been filled to overflowing for the three past even- ings On Monday “The Apostate’ and‘ The Dead Shot,’’ on Tuesday ‘‘ Luke the Laborer” and “ The Irish Tutor,” on Wednesday ‘ The ee, Ti ™ jouse, 10 and Retai! Dealers, Maid of Croissy” and “ Perfection,”’ were es A pn pianddalesy ores from aapntire rend eran acyaiien ae of No. 540 Seventh st.. ‘doors below. performed. The estimable manager, Mr. adeliae on every ton of guano.” Punting | holding 20 cords of wood. “Thisis s frat rate stand] _jan 23—eose sca for business, particularly as the Faille Bridg- is now in passable order. To a good tenant the rent will be reasouab'e. Apply to T. O. DONNOGHUE. Also, a very convenient Dwelling, 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.O.D. jan 24—2w* SIRABLE BUSINESS STAND POR RENT Georgetown.—The: desirable Store Room 30, situate on Bridge street, formerly oecupied by Myers & Bro., and at present by Messrs. Goddard & Co., is for rent. Asadry goods stand itis un- surpassed, having sky lights in the rear, good shelv ing, counters, drawers, gas fixtures, &c. Posses- sion given on the first day of March next. Forterms, & ly to E 8. Wright, or the subscriber. —6it JAMES FULLALOVE. {OR SALE OR RENT—The Lease, Good Will and Fixtures of a Restaurant newly and band Palmer, Mr. Porter, Mr. Lunt, Mr. Tyrrell and Mr. Stewart, with Mesdames Tyrreli “LEVER BALANCED and Atwood, and the Misses Maywood | 7, ti0 Paricets asd’ REAPER. = . ¢ echanics of the United taking the leading characters. Considering States: the great obetacles the eompany have to con- 4M eens i ee UFAC- tend with, they have done well, meriting th ure to order any number of my Improved generous patranage whieh Alexandria — be- LEVER BALANCED REAPKRS, Sor stowed upom them Seventy-Five Dollars each. The Reaper is The soup house supplied three hundred and | 8tFoDg and durable, and will last several years fifty applicants with a wholesome meal of| With ® very few repairs. No one that has geod soup and bread yesterday. The Gazette | Witnessed my labors the last season, will doubt saya ihat the city appropriation and private| 2Y being aple to cut an acre of common grass dona ions are now Pat po We unite with | # well a8 it can be done with a scythe, in half its local reporter in the hope that this most | *2 bour, and leave it spread ready to dry. It excellent charity will not be allowed to abate| Wil! cut the shortest as well as the tallest @ jot of its usefulness. grain My raker, sitting on a spring seat, can the Young Men’s Christian Association, | Ske the grain much easier than it can be done never weary with well doing, have taken our by any other machine now in use. One of its WORTH GOODS SELLING 4T $25,00 PRIME COST.—The sub criber having on hand a much larger amount of than is usual at this season, woll offer his entire stock at prime cost fur cash only, without the reser. vation ofa ung rticle, commncirg on the 20th instant, and co:tinuing unul the 20th February. — The stock will b: found very complete, liaving been ,urchased mostly fi r cash at the late pe mp tory sales in Philadelphia and New York, and offers rare inducements to cash buyer=. R. W. CARTER, Betw 7th and &h sts., opy. Centre Market. jan 20—eo2w PARTIES, SOIREES, &c. = Having made arrangements which insure 4 constant sup- f ply of all new and fashionab‘e' Earopean and American dance Mu sie, the undersigned ix prepared to atiend personally 0. on above occasions. poor i essrs. advantages is, that when t - | somety fiued in Alexandria Va. Apply at this! Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz” Music Dept, or ms Mekearte, wR, Weed. 8. ott ah sar ly booomes necessary, in case See omee or Gazette office, Alexandria, Var re-idence, on 14th street, one door shore P, witli b G. W. Davie, P. Bayne, and Drs, Ashby ‘and | % carry our swathes, and by the arrangement | _ Jan 24 cost" alt ae Profesor at Siti Chase a committee, to seek out and relieve the | of the lever I can raise the knife above the| JOR RENT—A large three-story brick Houw,| _i destitute and suffering. God speed them in their labor of sean, Major Burhood W. Frabel issues a card in the mrs; papers, under authority from General H. inney, who is styled Governor of the Central American Com any’s posses- sions, oflering to take charge of any 200 or se sober and industrious men, who may wish to’ emigrate to the possessions of the Company near San Juan del Norte, and who will pay $35 for their passage and agree to serve in the Company’s army for 12 months at $25 per month, to sueh a grant +f 645 acres of tad offered. The expedition is announced to sail from this port on or about the 2(th of Feb mown grass and pass it around and set in again without stopping my team. Another is, that I can elevate or lower the knife to suit the work whilst cutting, so that I need take but little straw, and it wiil carry a full shock on it before Bmeed to shove it off, it then can be handled quicker and as clean and safe on account of the weather as if it was in shock. Persons wishing to purchase my Reaper, can hi it transmitted to them by forwarding erder, through the Post Office, to Samuel 8S. Farley, Lockport, Niagara, N. Y, with basement and attic and three story back building, with stable and pump in a large yard. con- taining nineteen rooms, on C sireet, between 3d and 4% streets; adjoining the residence of Dr. J. F, May. Possession giwen on the Ist of February. Inquire of J.P. Perrer, at Adams & Co’s Express Office, or 0! J. W. Hicgs, City Post Office, Executors for the heirs. jan 24—co6t TP LET—The large and commodious three-story Brick Dwelling, No, 283 B street, between 23 and 3d streets, For terms enquire of E. 8. SMITH, Agent of Adams’ Express Co., Pa. avenue, between 2d and 3d strests. jan 6—eolm JOR RENT—FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM T. H. PHILLIPS’ COACH FACTORY, | 477 Right st , edjoining Rain-y’s Livery stabs WING to ihe increased trad? which « generous publi- has bestowed ulon ms,! have be-a com pelled to erectanca and larger building for the ¢ rryimg on of my business. Hore I shall b» = ablel to -xecute all orders entrusted ty m- wi {or facilities avd dispatgh. and I would rersect- sollelt a continusnce + pub!i "s patronage. Carri. g-s ani W.gens, of the most mod ra 6 bull: of the best materials, and warranted to ; satisiaction, ” aepairs of every iescription punctunlly attended por sale, cheap, a second-hand Clarence Carriage, Dearly new (0026 —15 Mr. Crrvus I. McCormicx—Sir : After having spent some a and some money in’ ; fy ars, the well situated, commodious, well-| ~~. Suugvoux row ae ‘ trying to improve the Reaper, which I saw | A, 01 rs, the wel dwelling Hf en de H. SEMKEN, JEWELER, the city council, at a meeting on Tuesday | *t the country needed, and was willing to| \nen Sincot Hitbes & His. at the comer Orbe. No. 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets., Offers fur sale a magnificent assortment of DIAMOND JEWELRY, Gold Brace'ets, Breastpins, Farr: pay for, I did not succeed until last fall. I had then refitted my patterns, and had made “ome arrangements to manufacture them, ming, elected Dr. Klipetien physician to the poet er Dr. W. W. Williamson health officer. avenue and llth street. It contains seventeen rooms without the basement, in which the kitchen issituated. This is a rare chanee for a private fam- Seal Rings given immediately. Apply at this office. jan Qt x ] OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthi ly lo-ated Building Lots, 24 feet front by 190 feet pig od on streets, can, until spring, be bought at the exceeding low price of $75, payable §3 per = 5 *g | ily wishing a large house on Pa. avenue, orfor a per- Wedding Rings, Pov and Vest Cha Seals, Lock The Alexandria Savings Eestitation, Banje- Tie ey, shor had tee steel eon deairing the best location ta Wantinnien for a | ets, Pencils, Thimbles, Trinkets, ete ° | Oo ee aa ee ‘of > nee for it, and said that one of which they Mie Cee ned Pt boarding house. Possession re pat ? 8 le of Manny, and the other of Atkin also said tbat there was another in New York. Ifthatis so, probably there are others, and that my fF way was to ascertain if that were so, I at once repaired to the Patent Office, at Washington, and examined the models and claims connected therewith, and anusually low. sinls GLENWOOD OEMETERY. HE Rules and lations, and the act of incor poration of the Gienwuod Cemetery have been blished in a neat pamphlet form. Any one wish- Ing a copy ean receive it at the offi # the Ceme- Union Land Office, 7h st. wae. no maiagrnsrtemcheivngnnge ill 2 4] .: jan 6—im found every part of my Resper among the above Odd Fullows? Hall. RE Seat rap eae patents the. Baa run at aos my olan Jan 9—tun JOHN FOX, Secretary. ECUND-UAND PIANOS FUR ‘This being the case, I purpose to return home| (TORE FOR’ RENT—TUE ELIGIBLY StTU- OR REN P§-We have in store four Pianc without maki pen linntion Su te: S ated Store on fa. avenue, between Tent’ and | of Chickering and two of Andre Steius, whic ing ap application for a pai Oty | Bieventh streets lately oecupied by us. Offer low for ca-h, or good notes, or Will rent on as the Commissioner is not authorised to giv ° PTL BUS & TITZ. | morigrate iogms. me 4 certiGeate that the other parts of = é cent. to Levee ah and 4 per cent. to depos- itors, on the 15th ; The Boon children, three in number, those petite performers who exhibited here some months ago. are announced to appear at Lib- erty Hall to-morrow evening. xa BALTIMORE COSRzt PORDENCE Bartiwors, January 24, 1855. I have been a truant for*eome days and month — Title indisputable. correspondence. There was not much, how-! expired; and, as I learn the law is likely to jan 3—tf jana Pa. avenue. Wren counting bank bills. - Ab TELEGRAPHIC. Brprealy for t2e Daily Evening Star. SS Weather in Philaelphia, &o. Puttaoetrau, Jan %.—The snow com- menced failing here at tex o'elosk last night, but the weather having moderated it is now raining. At Easton the snow fell five inehes deep last bight on am level. It is stilt snowing, and drifting so much as Probably to cause a de- tention to the trains from the westward. Weather in Baltimor Bactmwone, Jan. 26.—The snow was falling here all night, aad the merry jingle of sleigh bells and hilarious shouts and laughter of riders give a life tothe scene. It is now hold- ing up. with a prospect of clearing off Baltimore Market. Bartimore, Jap. 26.—Floar—Nothing is doing in this article. Huiders are firm at yes- terday's prices. Howard street is held at $3.50, and City Mille at $837}. Wheat— small eales at $1 90a$2 for red, and $1.7ia $208 for white. Corn is reported at 83a36 for white, and 86488 for yellow. The steamer’s news has depressea the business in breadstufls Generally, but the eold weather has checked a decline. New York Merkets New Yor«, Jan. 26.—Cotton “remains firm and unchanged. Flour is unchanged with a moderate demand at previous rates. Southern isdull Wheatisupward andfirm. Corn— smal! traneactions at nominal rates. Pork i« upward and firm. Beot is unchanged, with a moderate demand at previous rates. Lard is downward and dull—sales at $9.12+a$10. Whisky—smail sales of Ohio at nominai prices, 341 lowest. Acqnital. PaILaDEtrnia. Jan. 25 —Simpson, the Ex- County Treasurer has been acquitted in the csiminal suit against him for embeszlement. Frightful Balloon Ascention. Easton, Pa., Jan 25 —Miss Louisa Bradley, of Philade!pbia, made a fine balloon ascencion this morning. The balloon went up straight for a great myeerg nets then went east a short distance and bursted, forming a ehutte She eame down fast, and leoied tomy miles from bere uninjured. The excitement was intens- uatil word was received of ber safety ??§ LEED JOLD, SILVER, STEEL & PLATED SPEC G TACLES to suit every age and eve, Riding Spece, R. R. Glasses, Eye Protectors, Eye Glasses of all descrip tions, Reading Glasers, Goggles ; &e., Parabola, l'erifocal, Concave, Convex, and Colored Glasses put in frames at the shortest notice. Pers in want of glasses may be sure to get those which bencfit the eye at H. SEMKEN’s, No. 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. jan 2 “| AWFUL SACRIFICE IN DRY GOODS. URTHER reduction in it the store of Ue late firm of Magrader vert. 1000 yards brocade Si k, cost $1 fur 624g cts 762° do figured do do Galgcw 433 pieces changeable Silk, cost ¥7 ic for 0c 1 velvet Cloak, cost $31 for $13 1 emb'd c'oth Cloak, cost $26.50 for ¢13 16 plain do vety low A few pieces raw Bilks, eost S5e for Ble Also, Canton Crape Dresses, (various colore,) Which will be sold exceedingly cheap. Uusil soon and make your selections at No. 16 Market Space, between Eighth aud Ninth eis. ja —Iw Sanne ORSE STOLEN. —Was stulen from the stable of the sub criber Tast night, the 19th instant, a Sore! Mare. She is a rid ing animal, of much epirt, and a fine mov er. Th the back, « white. She ms «bout ten years old. ward will be pai! for the int to her rece very. yan 20-4 SILVER PLATED WARE. YOMPLETE Coffer Sets, Castors, Cake and Bruit Baskets, oo white metal, Table, Des sert, and Tea ©: and Forks, double aud triple plated on Albata, the best substitute for silver, war ranted and sold by i. SEWKEN No 330 Pa. aveour, between th and 10ta ets jan 19 T= QUEEN'S Regutatio Delaware a aud Orders for the Army complete to 1r54, 2 vols, Lenton Code Napoleon, ittrally waustated 1 vol, Londan 184 Fairho!t® Dictionary of Terme of Ari. 1 vol, Lon don, 1554 © Miccoscepe, its History, construction, and ap- ication, by J. Fogg, 1 vul, 50) engravings, aiey m, 1854 Hughes buties The Steas: Eng: Geer, Ll vol Judge Advocates | vol for practical men, by Hana and miaon 1854 The Bteaw Engme, its history and hanien ty Rebert Sat Burn, I vol, Ls ood Richards’ Por ction and Capit Londen, in 4 FR LOR. jan 20 SILVERWARE. VERY pretty nssortwent of Silver Coffee Sets, Pitchers, Goblets, Cup-, Creams, of Spoons and Forks, and a vanety of 1c} ware, suitable for presents, viz: Soup and Oysier Ladies, Crumb Scrapers, fish, pie and cake Knives, Cream and Sugar Spoons, etc., us offered at low pat ces, and warranted sterling. 1. FEWKEN, No. 330 Va. avenue, bet. 9th and lui «.<. jan 19 — CHARLES WALTER'S GENERAL AGENCY AND INTELLIGENCE OFFI ). 552 SEVENTH Sv. ‘OSITE CENTRE MARKET Office hours trom 9 to 12 «. nd from 2 to 5 p.m. yan 17—- NOTICE. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. HAVE this day rece:ved and med 8 great vari I ety of CLOCKS, WATCHES, and JEW ELRY. Gord Clocks from 31 50 to $15, all warranted one year. Also, god sud silver Watches m great va- riety, silver Watches from $% to $35 ; gould lever Watches from €25 to §1 50. and a great assortment of Jewelry, all of which will be sold cheaper than goods of same quality can be bought wm this city. Those wishing to get goed Ciocks would do well to buy from me, as [ put all my Clocks in order be- fore sell therm. Call sey ps for yourselves, atthe Clock & Watch Emporium of J. ROBINSON, 349 opposite Brow >" Hotel. jan 10—Iia (Intel) PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. *.W end erco=d hand PIANOS, of my ewn and weveral other factories, are always to, be had at my Piac» Warero-m, on Blev enth st., between Pa. avenue end E st. la Pianos taken i> exchenge. a Taning aise attended (0, 0. RRICEENBAGH- P 8 --A few very low prced second hand Pisnos rom $25 fr esle. Gee (—Sm ARNY, No. 8& B. street, Georgetown, & prepared to fu Bar Dnswens, Sovrees I Weopines, ‘thing m the Confec tionary hoe, in « art of the District, at the short est notice, and on the mest reasonable terms. jan 19—f F REIGN MUFIC Consisting of the composinons of Thal Siezt, berg, Prudent, Gwia, Mayer, Voss, Wollenhaupy Winkler, Kruger, pinder, ete., etc janie” pee EU BUS & HITZ. APER MOISTENER. iw inv-wioe for motstewing the | aves Of a ving: ms Gaon Envelopes, and mneten . <1 niece a " wa . useful for various other purpose-. Jt will be,found au “ane Meck. [tis pert ctly si come into genes! Gee. on am MAURY, son 18 Agents tor Wa-hi SCRET ud Qu se inane ieee FRA! article for every p, and must an ererere > PLE ED PE BOWS REVIEW POR JA iaved Ghd for cale, | Subscription eee Feamn TAY >, Jost oR owares v.38 SUPREME. COURT BEY jan bn? VO MS, Just ren EANCK TAYLOR,