Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1855, Page 3

. TAR. EVENING § pena 8 é Dainty tea ie. Be-ssteae LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. VEGETATION.—The concluding lecture on vegetation was delivered at the Smithsonian, by Prof. Asa Gray, on last Friday evening, before a large and attentive audience. Mr. @ray devoted this lecture to still fur- ther illastration of the relation of plants to the un; the v ble was viewed as a ma- for tran ng mineral into organic matter, or earth and sir into food, through an agency set in operation by the eun When exposed to the sun, the foliage evolves o gen gas, which is an unerring index of tha deae ation of organic matter. This was shown by comparing water, the food of the plant, with its fabric and genera! products—the differeace in the two being represented by the oxygen gas given off by Stowing plants—thus vegeta tion serves aE peg the air we breathe. In every step of their growth, plants withdraw a portion carboni: acid gas from the nir; when, if it aconmula‘ed, it would become del- eterious to animal Jife, and give back ox, . the element 20 necdiul to animal life. Thus the plants, while they purify the air, at the same time transform air—water being a part of it—into fod; and this they do only under the influence of the sun. The vast amount of matter which haw bsen organized by plants, was then considered, in J ine present vegetation, in decomposing vexe- table matter, in mould, peat. and coal, and in the whole extant animal kingdom. He explained what becomes of all this or- ganized matter by showing the changes it un- dergoes—first, in the plant itself after life has departed ; then in the living vegetable; then when transferred as food to the animal. He then illustrated the reverzion of organ- ised matter, by decay, into the original inor- ganic state, in which the plant took th te- i then the decompositions which take place in living plants and animals, the mate- rials in all being given back to mineral state in the form of carbonic acid, water, and am- movia, viz: in the same condition the plant tock them. Combustion of organic matter, as of wood, &c., produces the same result. De- cay and many other procesres carried out in the living plant, and the respiration of ani mals, rece shown to be equivalent to combus- tion, and to evolve just ag much heat as would be evolved by the burning of the same mate- tial; and the heat given out is absorbed by the foliage of the plant fom the sun at the time the matter become organized. In the plant and animal power is expended and work is done as the matter decays. The suo, in the production of organic matter in plants, has endowed it wita force derived from uwelf, which may be expended in various wayr, sad which man variously directs. So it is sun heat evolved by vegetable mat ter, seen im decay in hot-beds, or in fuel used to warm us, cook (or us, drive steam engines for us, dc. In the case of wood. the heat came frow the sun a few years ago; that of coal, many years ago. So the light of a pine torch, or camphene extracted from pine, re- cently came from the sun. But in coal gas, we light our hall to-night with sunshine stored up for this purpose by a vegetation which flourished hundreds of years before the crea- tion of man. Itis the same, also, both as to the result and the source of the light, whether we burn a candle made of wax of the bayberry or of wax made out of sugar by the bee, or a tallow candle, or of materials made out of the herbage of the ex or sheey; whether we burn el extracted from corn, or feed that corn to a pig and burn lard vil There is no longer room for doubt than ani mal beat is :un beat, that our bodies are warmed by suu heat, which also warws the earth's surface by direct emanation from the common source Heat and light were then viewed as 2 force convertible into still ether feras, among them mechanical power Every act of muscular energy decomposes a portion of the mus which food resupplies by the incorporation o} new material The lecturer closed with an original argu- Ibent against materialism—against the ifea that matter itself may be so organized as to think. For. if even the forces which the wil! causes the body to exert be not forces inherent in the matter of the body, but derived from the sun, much more must the power or prinei- ills be distinct from the body one may be traced back to the sun, itself a created thing, may not the power that thinks and wills claim a higher origin, even in the underived fountain and source of thought and will? Tae Bartet —The Rous etts, on re-opening the Nationa! Theatre on Saturday night last, were received throughout their entire per: formances with such applause as is =~ ac- heir corded by a Washington audience. beautiful ballet of the evening, the Giselle, woe never better performed. Caroline, Ade- laide, and Theresine, created each a perfect fu- ror in their respective parts, while C ementine, too, came in for a {sir share of the thunder of the gratified audience. Nothing in the way of ballet, ever seen in our city, exceeded the grace of Caroline, the elegance of The:esine, or the piquant agility of their charming sister cased in male attire, who is by long o.ids the best formed woman we cver caw on the stage. Corby and Saollosy, iu the after Piece, kept the bouse in a roar of laughter, both comic pantominists without equals elsewhere in the United States. Corby is Teally the finest comic dancer we ever saw ; and, a tray- eled friend, an enthusiastic connoisseur of the ballet assures, at this moment, without his ‘arisian boards. H aking quisite in its way; while bis panto- mime ig pot to be described with the pen. Tre man who can witness it without a laugh, must have nerves of steel. Yo-night they re. Produce Giselle, and for the lasttime, with the sais afterpiece of the barber duellist, risac. A Nova Stent. —Our attention. yesterday, was attracted by a crowd assembled in front of the General Post Office, and ever anxious to keep the readers of the Star fully posted in all that transvires in our city, we joined the throng. The irst view revealed a go cart, ia which was collected aL and varied assort- ment of “housebold and kitshen furvitnre, consisting ot kettles, pots, frying pans, tin cups,” &¢.,4c Surmounting all were a pair cf boots, attracting much attention trom their Peculiar appearance, and giving assurance of having seen hard serv Elbowing our way through the “‘outsiders,”’ we gained the icner cirele. and held converse with the owners of | assemblage of articles. They were 2n old man and his wife, over fifty years of age, travel stained, and giving evidences of fatigue. They had stopped at this spot to en Joy © resting spell, and his dogs, of which he had two or three, lay down panting and went to alee Their appearanee was rough and uncouth, and the haod of Time had been pressed beavily on both husband aed wife. In thie mapper they bad traveled from In- dispopolis, the journey cecupying seven weeks. He told us that his object :n eoming was to see tome old friends in Georgetown before he died, and als to see what improvements had been wade in this part of the country since he last visited it be had been a coachman in the employ of President Joba Quincy Adams; and he enter- tained the crowd with an eulogium upon the character of that distinguished personage, which would have been oreditable to a person possessing 2 mere polished exterior. When this cdd looking couple were sufficiently rested. he gave the word of command—“ for- ward " Ile placed bimself in the shafts of bis go-cart, adjusted the chain around bis burly shoulders, called his dogs together, the old lady touk ber position ia the rear for the purpoee of pushing, and they took up the line of march. aitracting the attention and commis- eration of all who beheld them, as through the centre of the streets they plodded their weary Wey Messns. Nicar Pouice or tae Sxcoxp Wasv:—We bave been wu: by several citi zens to request your ular attention to the rowdyi+m which ocours nearly every night between midnight and day break, on £ street, between Thirteenth and the theatre, to the grievous annoyance of all dwellers in that vi- cinity. This ix the case especially on Satur- day hod Sunday nights, when the screeching, swearing, and scuffling is worse than at any other time. The presence of a watchman in that immediate vicinity, once or more for a week, would probably result in a dosen ar- reate, and thus break up this intolerable nui- cance Fora yearand a half be said, § A Musicat Convention in Wasnincton.— The Board of Managers of the Union Choir Association, having had the Subject of a mu fical convention for some time under con- eideraticn, have devided upon fod such 3 convention in this city. which will take place fully matured. as soon as the plans can be Cireulars will be addressed to the various musical societies throughout the United States, inviting them to a partieipation in it; and we may confidently e: al at- tendanee Such a convention will ro doubt ae ty hgsarig a of ep of ee classes ; , Rot only will it a@ source ification to Poa fk cireles particularly, ut generally interesting and instructive to those whose tastes are-that way inclined, but whose avocaticns debar them from participa. ting in this delightful art. The plans are yet in a crude and unfinished state, but as soon as completed we shall spread them before our readers. Professor I B. Woodbery, of New York, will be the lecturer and director on the cecasion, and the session will continue three or four days. Much gond is anticipated to spring from this movement, as it will tend greatly to improve the style of church music paiticalarly, besides awakening an interest in regerd to this hitherto much r jcted accom- plishment. The committes ha the matter incharge—Messrs. Potter, F. A, Tucker, Thos. McGill, Sheriff, and Wood—are energetic and indefatigable gentlemen, and we hope, in a short time to give a more minute statement. Tar “ BLAck Swax.”—We understand that at the urgent solicitation of numerous pastors of churches in this city, among them the Rev. Geo. W. Sameon, Rev. Dr. Sm ith, and Rev A G. Carothers, Professors Scheel and Fischer have concluded to assist in the concerts which will be given on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday pegs of this week, in the Fif- teenth street Pres! apa ehurch, to liquidate the debt incurred in the erection of that edi- fice. By reference to our advertising col- umns, it will be seen that the “‘ Black Swan” isto be the principal attraction; and, from the celebrity she has acquired, both ia this country and in Europe, ro doubt these con- certs will prove profitab'e enough to attain the objeetin view We -.- derstand, further, thst the music will bec’ a high order, and that the choir attached t :he church are ca- pable of performing the». st diffizult music, with credit to themselves ind satisfaction to those who may attend. Trisity Cavrcm —There was a large con- gregation acsembled in this sacred edifice yes- terday morning. The Kev. Mr. Cumm gs took for his text: “Am I my brother’s keep- cr.’ From this sentence, he showed that there was a responsibility attached to every one of us, and that it is character that cansti- tutes responsibility The influence ef char- acter, he said, was the weightiest of all influ exces. If a Demosthenes were to ascend the pulpit, and preach without character, who wuld be influenced thereby? The preacher then cited varicus persone to whom he attri- bated this excellent quality, amongst others he named Wilberfcree, upon whom he paesed a high eulogium, and ranked him next to St. Paul as a possessor of this virtue. Also, Sir Tanac Newton, Sir Matthew Hale, Mrs. Frey, and others. His personation wis truly sublime, showing vast erudition, and carrying convic- tion to all his hearers. Ropert Heiter’s Woxpers —This modern Cagliostro appeared on his magnificent stage, on Saturday evening, before an audience that filled the ample space of Iron Hall. All that the ci'y can boast of beauty and fashion was ibere. and such an audience, appreciating as it did, the great and a parently superhuman efforts of the great a-tist before them aused the adven: of Mr. Heller to be an era in the annals of amusements in Washington. The mysteries were all beautifully executed, caus- ing the audience to be more and more as- tounded, as each succeeding experiment wis jintreduced. But we were more perplexed with the second sight mystery than anything else. This is something for the reflective portion of our community. But, nous rerrons. We are going again to-night, and can perhaps tell our readers more about it in our next im- pression. Carusr's Sanoos—Doner’s “ popem.’—It will be seon, by an advertisement in another jcolama, that the celebrated writer. wit. and vocalist, Ossian E. Dodge, late editor and pros prietor of Dodge’s Literary Muscum. intends giving a concert in our city this evening. Our {citizens will resnember that this is the sam ize who “dodged” into the best seat at Je! Lind’s first concert in Boston, by paying 25 for a single ticket. Since then his suc- c both as an editor and vocalirt, proves him not only an * artful” but an exce ingly successful dodger. Having had the pleasure of hearing his talented company on several eceasions in the North, we recommend them to all lovers of mirth and good harmony. n Cuorce Booxs.—Notwithetanding the lim- ited circulation of money and the many amuse- ments of the day, we are oR to learn that the extensive sales of Mr. PW Rhodes, of valuabie books, at Fitzzerald’s Block, No. 474 Pennsylvapia avenue, was most promising on Saturday evening last, and we understand it is the intention of this gentleman to continue his sales every evening during the session of Congress, so that our citizens, and strangers from the different States, b attending his sales, will not only be am by the tonguey wit of the crier, but obtain rich and elegant books at their own prices. Mr. Rhodes says he has seai‘ered literature in aimost every city from Maine to Oregon. and that the intel- ligent eitizens of Washington must take a double dose of at least five hundred thousand volumes before the 4'h of Mareh next. His business is praiseworthy, and merts the pat- ropage of the reading community, which he now receives nightly at his sales room. Fing.--We were in error in stating in Sat urday’s paper, that there was no fire on the night previous. It seems about two o’clock Saturday morning, Mrs Phillips, residing at No 341 Twelfth street, between M and N, wa awakeved by the smell of smoke in the house, and upon examination, it was found that fire had got between some rafters, which being discovered early, extinguished without much damage. The alarm made through the streets that night, was by a neighbor, who passed down Eleventh street, but the night be- ing ietensely cold, did not succeed in getting out many persons. J Senpay AmvseMents.—Our police officers have been informed of oertain dances that oceur en Sabbath evenings in a portion of the city where disorderly conduc: is nothing new. “Phree phights” usually make those dances interesting to those who attend them, and give troube to the officers on duty in the neighborhood. The Captain of the Guard and Chief of Po- lice will pay particular attention to these par- ties hereafter; and if they ccntinue, the jour- nal of the guard house will chow who pays the piper. Steam fire Ese@sxe.—Mayor Towers calls the attention of our oftizens to the Steam Fi , Engine to be exhibited at the City Hall this evening, at4o’clock. These engines are at- tracting the attention of the peopiein all the large cities of the country, not only by the novelty of their construction, but also by their effective utility. Weexpect a large number will be present. Ho! For rae NigutinGa.es.—The first annual ball of the aig ingele Quadrille Clab will be given to night at Lewperance Hail. on E street. Every exorti.a baving be made by this club of young men to give faction to all, an excellent time may be pected, as the Nightingales are not of that class who do things by halves. Success to them! Eurerants.—Yesterday a large number of emigrants through German and Irish — ug’ is city, some going West, o' looking for work a the fishing shores. But few the Germans could speak bh, but all were able to perform the work required at the shores uiox or Orricers—The Anacostia nee lected the following offi- jerson, p-esident; Robert Middieton, vice president; James R. Cock secretary; William E. Hutcbinson, treasurer. This company is one of the very ablest in our gg ET Ea police and guard have Veen 6o active lately in the eer work that there is but litue room for prisopers in the workhouse. Caristian Does —The Turks, in this term to t have seen the this specie in ur fasbionable esterday, had t been Randeome little dogs o remained there to the They behaved with the ing conscious of the sacredness of the build- ing. prveotieg night, appiying ent. T tary wo Vory er nd end of the service utmost propricty—be- ol he oe AnD _ Rescuz —Last » hearty colored woman, who was on her way home from church, stumbled and fell in the gutter near the corner of Seventh street and the Avenue. Three hundred pounds falling into the water, as deep as it was at that corner last night, would cause a big splash. The old lady called for assistance, and we came just in time to save her from drowning. CrimimaL Covre.—The three boys, Wm. Bulger, Claiborne Mackbee end Adolphus Erb, whe were put upon trial, Satarday for arson, were acquitted to-day. Afterdisposing of this caso, the Court adjourned till 10 o'clock to- morrow —_— ASSAULT AND Batrery. —Thie morning D. H. Brotherton was held to bail for court by Justice Clark, for an It and batt Alexander Van aaa pao tates Warca Returns —Owen Branan, drunk and disorderly, fine and costs; Ann Kahoo, vagrant, workhouse sixty days; Susan Matting- by. do. do; Arthur Larkey, out after hours, ive lashes; jotetee Dorsey, colored, drunk, fine and cos! cm. AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL.—For the rapid cure ugha, Whooping- ¥ of Oo Colds, Hoarsen: Corigh, Asthma and Consumption, 1p mater the beat remedy ever yet disco Palmonary disease. So wide tn the field of {ts usefulness, and so numerous the cases of Ite cares, that almoat every section ef the conntry abounds ta persons publicly known, who have been restored from alarming and eves desperate diseases of the lungs by its use. When once tried its supe- rlority over every other medicine of its kind 1 too apparent to escape observation, and whete ite virtner are known, the public no longer hesitate what antitote to employ for the distressing and dangerous affections of the pulmonary or- gana which are incident to our climate. By its timely uae, many, nay almost all attacks of disease upon the Lungs or throat, are arrested and thas are saved many thousands ev. ery year from a premature grave. No family shonid be with. out it, and those who do neglect to provide a remedy which wards off this dangerous class of diseases will have cause to deplore it when it is too late. Proofs of the surprising eflicacy of the Cherry Pectoral need not be given to the American people they have living proofs in every neighborhood. But those who wish to read the xtate- ments of those whose whole health has been restored and whose lives have been saved by its use, will find them tn my American Almanac which the agents below named has to furnish gratis for every one, : Prepared hy DR. J.C. AYER, Lowell, Maas., —And sold 7, Z. D. GILMAN, Washington. G. M. LINTHICUM, Georgetown. JAS. COOK & OO., Fredericksburg, apd by all Druggists everywhere. dec 11—eo2m Se eee. Cc CONSUMPTION AND SPITTING BLOOD.—See the certificate of Mr. Turner H. Ramsey, for many yearn ropristor of the Farmers’ Hotel, Frederickeburg, Va., and jate of the City Hote}, Richmond, Va, Dr. John Minge, of the city of Richmond, though a regular physician, and of cotrse opposed to what he called quack medicines, was obliged to say that ite good effects in the case of Mr. Ramsey, were wonderful indeed, He had been given up by several physicians ; most of the quack meticines, and was on the verge of de- spair, as well as the grave, when he tried Carter's Spauish Mixture. We refer the public to a full aud leugthy certificate aronnd the bottle, stating his cure, *,*See advertisement. warded rote pects 2 Mr, WHITREURST has boon en jum for lor rreot; exhibited at ‘orld’s Fair, New York. It will be remem- > that Mr ¥. Soda World's Fair, wo js anrival a f Fillmore an@ Cabinet, sod Pawtis of Mcgars Falls, be sides premiame at all the fairs at w ich he bas exhibited for a years past. This speaks volumes in favor of bis galle se Call and have your likenesses taken at Whitehurst’s Galle; ry, m oe and-e-half street, Ponneylvauis avenue. op miversally known aa for every variety of themselves with had tried SF Jor SaNLLineTOX receives all the new Books and News Papers e2 Maat as published. He is agent fo: ther ines, and our readers w! large and geod assortment of Blank Book! bis Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor Pa. ——— [> READY MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEYEN AND Youths’ wear maunfactured with taste and elegance by NOAH WALKER & CO., under Browns’ Hotel. Their stoek embrace the Palitot or Surtont Overcoat, Oversacks, shaped and neglagee; Talmas, black and blue ‘Cloth Dress Conta, Frock Coats of all fashionable colors, Cassimer, Business Suites, ich Velvet Vests, Silks, &c., black doeskin Cassimer, figured Oaesimer, and plain Cassimer Pantaloons. For the youth—Jackets, Pants, Vests, Overconts, Ac. As they are their own manufacturers the led and will sell at the very lowest pric fit, Collars, Gloves, dec 20— Ties, &c., of late (O77 WATCHES. —Members of Congress ané others Zin want of a first rate timekeeper would do weil to make A selection at once that their quality may be thoronghly teat. ed before leaving the city. M. W. GALT & BRO’S assort- ment was nevér so complete a4 at present, enibracing every description, all warranted, and at prices certainly as low ax similar articles can be purchased for in auy city in this conntry. M. W. GALT & BRO., Jan 20—der Pa. avenue between 9th aud 10th sts DIED. At Alexandria, Va., on the 24th instant, Mrs. MARGARET PATTON. of that city, but formerly of Prince William, in the 63d year of her age. The victim of an unfortunate accident, she was hurried into eternity without warning as it were, but not unprepared, for her past life was that of a true chris tian, and an humble servant of her Lord and Maker. “ May she rest in pea: please copy ) Wants. ARREL TIMPER AND HANDS WANTED. B We want 500 cords of timber suitabie for flor barrel=, and 150 cords of poplar for heading, i round logs for staves, 30 inches, and for heading 19 inches lone, detivered at our factory in this city ax Foon ax practicable; stave b not less than 12, and head logs not les- than 16 i «in diameter. 10 or 12 hands to cut barrel stuff and cord wood in Fairfax county. Va. Apply to B. Milburn, 2178 Fifth street west, or to John Van Riswick, lumb«r deater, south end of Sixth street west. j MILBURN & € ANTED—A CLERK IN A DRUG STORE, One who has some knowledge of the busi ness is required. Address “ Druggist,’” Washington D.C. jan 27 4n TS XN G&GROKS.—Thesabscriberrar jy rlitimes in the marke: buying SLA tg Lema sg the high+st cash prices. Persons eoeke v8- forsale will please ca!l at 242 PRATT STREET, Bal 4., Sistter’s old stand.) Slaves taken on per ae 5 & W.L. CAMPBELL. Boarding. HARDING AND ROOMS TO LE Mrs. R. E. WUEELER has several finely-furnished Rooms to let, with or without Board, if applied tor unmediatel Iso accommodate several gentiemen with their meals. Immediate applications are desired. West side 444 street, 3 door south of Pennsyl- vania avenue. jan 29-3" OA RDING —A lady having taken the hand- some Dwelling, No. 3 Union Row, on F street, between 6th and 7th, can offer fine large rooms for families, either furnished or unturnis Also, bas rooms for gentlemen much larger than are generally appropriated to single persons. Patte boarders and permanent or transient per- sons will be accommodated on the most reasonable tery jan 29—1w* NEW STORE, NEW STORE. iona avenue, Sorry the Bamk of Washington K. THOMAS. LEANY respectfully invitee the attention of the public to examine his stock of GOODS, which he has op-ned on Lousiera avenue bet reen Sixth and Seventh rtree'r, opposite the Bank ot Washington, consisting of all tions of Teas, &c., Imperial, Gunpowder, and B! Toa; Win-e aud uors, of all rorts, which he con ell at the lowest for eash or approved peper. Besides ail the tecessaries for Gro: Business, vis: Brooms, Buckets, Ced»r Tube, Matebes, &e., &c. Please call and sce for your. cles. nov 2—3m — BANKING HOUSE OF PAIRO & NOURSE, Opposite United States Treasury. Bove; Stocks and other securities purchased Juterest at the rate of six and cold. lowed on deposits when left jan 24—6m er cent per annum al- br 30 days or longer. COOKING. HE BEST AND LARGEST DINNERS COOK T ED FOR $2.—1! have in my employ the Lest French cooks in the country, any one of whom will be sent to private houses ata charge of only $2. — Marketing and every luxury for the most fash ible dinners supplied at a tew hours’ notice and at the lowest sera i es é Just received, 25 kegs Malaga Grapes. ee CEMITIER, ula avenue jan l6—eolw ESPECTFULLY INFORMS B13 FRIENDS and former ‘ons that he continuss to at'end BALA, PAR’ ‘Poy Herr with hie well organizes BAND of scientific Musicians. He will introduce all the new and faehionabl Music An acco.t plished Pianjst furnished if desired. @e Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’ Music Depot, Gau' ers, or Miller's Confectionery 8t or +t my reaiten &, peer Geo Lend. rson’s. Navy Yard, sil meet with prempt atten ion noe Bde HVE FOREIGN Oreiee List, (British) cor ected to August Li this reseived tro: nw! “PRANCK TAYLOR. London. ye - C id Dierics for 1855 for sale bj P arin tis ig FRANCK TAYLOR. ? Also, [~ For Bale and Rent. OR RENT—Posses ion given immediat 8 three story brick House and Store, No. 161 street, néar the Market House. ‘ ontaining 10 roonts aind kitehen, 1 perfectly dryceliar, eapable of holding 20 cords of wood. ‘This is + first rate stand for business, particularly as the Pals Bridg + is now in passable order. To a good tenant therent will be retsonab +. Apply to T. O. DONNOGHUR. Also, a very convenient Dwelling, containing five rooms, kitchen and cellar, Intely finished, eituated on Lingan -treet, near Ilick’s Cottage, one of the most hea'thy and pleasent situations in Goergowere: ve, T. 0. D. OR RENT—FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM Of y ars, the well sitmated., modious, well. finished, and convenient dwelling ts", Over the Music Store of Hilbus & Hitz. at the corner of Pa. avenue and Ilth street. It contains seventeen fooms without the basement, in which the kitehen is sorswe This is a rare Mamie fora Soe fam- ily wishing a house on Pa. avenue, orfor a per- son desiring aeons location in emma. for a large and well kept boarding house. Possession given immediately. Apply at this office. jau Qf OR SALE OR RENT—Tire Lease, Good Will and Fixtares of a Restaurant newly and bani somely fitted up, in Alexandria Va Apply at this office or Gazette office, Alexaniria, Va. jan 24—eo3t* | ie RENT—A lage three story brick Hou-e. with basement and attic and three-story back building, with stable and pump in a large yard, con- taining nineteen rooms, on € sireet, between Jd and AX streets; adjoining the residence of Dr. J. P. May. Possession given on the Ist of February. Inatnre of JP. Pepeer, at Adams & Co's Express Office, or of 1. W. Hirexe, City Post Office, Exeeutora for the heirs. jan 24 —robt 1 *O LET—The large and commodious three story Brick Dwelling, No. 283 B street, between Id and 3d streets. For terms enquire of E. 8. 8MITH, Ageut of Adains’ Express Co., ae: avenue, between 2d and 3d strecis. ‘olm Tir pee eS F R RENT-A medium sized dwelling House, on Maryland avenue, between 6th and 7th sts. For particulars enquire of T. GALLIGAN, at T. Bastianelli & Co., under Browns’ Hotel. jan 23—eo3t $25 WORTH GOODS SELLING AT 9 PRIME COST.—The sub=criber having on hand a much larger amount of goods than is usual at this season, will offer his entire stock at prime cost fur eaxh only, without the reser vation of a single article, commencirg on the 20th instant, and continuing until the 20th February. The stock will be found very complete, having been ,urchased mostly f r cash at the late peremp tory sales in Philadelphia and New York, and offers rare inducements to cash buyers. R. W CARTER, Betw 7th and 8th sts., op». Centre Market. jan 20—eo2w a OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily lorated Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet 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 Feliows’ Hall, jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. TORE FOR RENT—THE ELIGIBLY SITU- 4) ated Store on Pa. avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, lately occupied by us. HILBUS & HITZ. Possession given immediately. Enquire at our Music Depot, corner Pa. av. and 1ith street. jan 3-tf Fes RENT UM SAL K.—THE MODERN Four- —— House on Thirteenth st: eet near E, east 5 house is in repair, Pape poppe ples the rent will Se lowe Possession pres on the Ist November Apply to oct 50—Jm JAB. C. MCGUIRE, Auc’r. SCHWARZU’S OYSTER DEPOT e Corner Eleventh and E streets, Orders for superier OYSTERS left at this place before 10 0’cl’k ia the morn- ing, will be delivered before 2 o’clock - a. . Also, are arrangements made to send Oysters in any quantity in the country, packed up in air-tight caus, so that they will keep good fer at least eigh’ days. Pickled Oy-ters always on hand. jan 18—eo2w* WATCHES! WATCHES! F YOU wish a warranted tumekeeper, at a reasonable you iuvited to call amine my selected stock fine English and Geneva Watches for ladies and gents. H. SEMKEN, No. 330 Pa. av., between Mh and 30th sts. jan 18—eotMar4 Gentlemen are You Ready? FOR UNION HALL SHOOTING GALLERY, BILLIARD SALOON & RESTAURANT, C street, between 6th and 7th sts. HE Pistots are of the best q made to order T by J. E. Evans, jateiphia. The Billiard Room nizhed with Tables of the most approved style, hy W. J. Sharp, N. ¥ In the Restaurant gentiemen will be supplied at the shortest notice with superior OYSTERS, GAME, and all other delicacies of the season. WILLSON & HAYWARD. Prop’rs, lw 3 jan 25 N ¥ COURTSHIP & ITS CONSEQUENCES, by Wikoff. Price $1.25, i New light and its Grand Results, by a itizen of Georgetown. Price 1244 ets. A Night in Buenos Ayres, a new drama in five acts, by 4 Citizen of Georgetown. Price 124¢ cts. The Scout, by W. Gilmore Simm: ; $1.25 Ida May; $1 25 Putnain’s Magazine for February; 25 cente Ballou’s New Monthly for February ; 10 ets Had ets. JUNDY. eorgetown. jan 25—1f APIEBR’S English B Peninsula, | vol, Lon.on, 1854 Manual of Field Operation, by Lt Jervis, Reyal Ar tillery, | vol, 1852 The Young Officers Companion, by Coi Lord de Ros, 1 vol, 1851 Sieges in the The War im Russia and Germany in 1812-13, by Col ‘ cart, (killed at Inkerman) 1 vol, inaps aul diagrams, 1850 Six Familiar Lectures, by a field officer, 1 vol, 1851 General Wolfe’s Instructions to Young Officers, 1 vol (out of print) 1768 ‘The Mediterranean, a Memoir, P \sieal, Historical, and Nautical, by Rear Admiral Saiyth, | vol, 1854 Works of General Bur print) 1808 FRANCK TAYLOR. Having made arrangement« which insure a constant sup- ply of all new and fashionab.e European and American dance Mu sic, the undersigned is prepared to attend persovally on above ocensions. Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz? Music Depot, or my residence, on lth street, one door above F, will be promptly attended to. J. E. SCHEEL, jan 13—2w Professor of M'sic. RITISH 5S TATESMEN.—Lives of Aberdeen, Russell, Palmerston, Graham, Gladstone, &c., 1 vol, London, 1854 . Thirty Years of Foreige Policy, a history of the Se- cretaryships of Aberdeen and Palmerston, 1 vol, London 1855 Beedell’s British Tariff for 1854-5 Special Report to Parliament on the manufactures of the New York Indusirial Exhibition, by Wallis Special Report to do., on the machinery of do., by Whitworth Special Report to do., on the Raw Materials and Agneulture of do., by Wilson Special Report to do., on the Geological Department of do., by Lyeli Banfield’s Statistical Companion for 1854 Rickard’s on Population and Capital, | vol, London dou 1854, complete Set (scarce) of the British Almanac and Companion trow its commen e- ment in 1828 jan 26 FRANCK TAYLOR. —— T. H. PHILLIPS’ COACH FACTORY, 477 Righth st , adjoining Rainey’s Livery Stab'és WING to the increased trede which a genesous yabli has bestowed upon me,! have been com- pulled to erect a new and larger building for the © rrying on of my business. Here I shall bs en- abled to execute all orders entrusted te me fo Sager and dispateh and Epes respect- solic a continuance 6 pul 's patronage. Carrisges ani Wegons, of most mod-rn sty:e, built of the best materials, and werranted to xive satisfaction, »epairs of every description punctually attended to. For sal cheap, a second-hand Clarence nearly peed «00 26-13 H. SEMKEN, JEWELER, No. 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Offers for sale a magnificent assortment of ae Breet, Faring, Seal ings Gold B lets, ns, i Wedding Kinge, Fob und Vest Chaine’ Beals, ets, Pencits, ‘Titmbles, ‘Trinkets, etc : All articles are warranted a» represented and sold upusually low. jon 9 mre sreee haifa ven SRUNTETEEaeaienteepyid—sseemrgeee= OOD NEWS FROM HOME —JUST RE ceived ee popular vong at HILBUS & HITZ, Corner Penna. avenne and 11th sirect. jan l3—u The Miscellaneous Lierany goyne, 2 volz, (out of Auction Salen By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Improved Estate on Pennsylvania avenue—By vir- tue of a deed in trust, bearing date the 4th day of Apel, 1850, and recorded in 5, folios 431, &c., the subscriber will sell at public sale on MONDAY, the 19:h day of February, 1855, at 4 o’elogk p. m , on the premises, = of Lot No. 3.1m Reservation No. 12, fronting feet 8 inch: s on Pennsylvania avenue, and running back 105 feet 6 inches toa 15 feet alley, with improvements, Which consist of a well and substantially built two- hog brick house, covering the whole depth of the The property is eligibly situated on Pennsylvania avenue, between Second and Third streets west, and adjolaing the old Ra:lroad Depot, and is a good busi ness location, and offers to persons desirous of in- Vesting an excetlent ortunity ‘The terms of sale will be « One-third of the pur- chase money im ensh, and tire balance ia ait, twelve, eighteen, and twenty fom months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured by deed of trust “pon the property. he ternix of sate mre not com- plied with in di after the sale, the property Will be resold, upon one week's hoticer, at the rick and expense of the purchaser. at the expense of the purchaser. ‘Tithe indiaputa tle, CHAS, 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JA3. ©. McGUIRR, draw bids Auctionver. rer AREAT & ATTRACTIVE SALE OF CHK Ick J AND VALUABLE BOOKS AT AUCTION Commencing on FRIDAY EVENING, Jaomary 26th, 1855, at 474 Pa avenue, (Fitzgerala’s block.) at 7 oelock each evening. Stock all new and perfect, direct from New York Trade Sales, comprising the choicest and lecte sorunent, Foreign and Domest fered in the market, consisting of School, Clas-ieal, Jaw, Medical, and Mircelianeous Rooks, in every deparsment of biter ature, ibles, Prayer Rooks, Blank Books, &c., » great varity Annual: and Holiday Pre-ents fo- 1855 Agricultural Works, some 50 different authors, all new and popular works in print, Amer.can and En glish Gold and Stee! Pens of extra quality Diaries, Pocket Memorandums, Portmonna‘es &e The above stock will be open for examination, and offered at auction every evening until he entire stock shell be dis of. The sales of this extensive and magnificent stock will be conducted by Mr. J. W. Rhodes, tate of N York, and offers unusttal facilities for obtaming Expreasty for t2e Dafiy Bveding’ Star. 4 fray and Less of Life. &e. Pmuapecruta, Jan. 29 —) esterday, a se- tious affray occurred at the ¥ arren House in this city, during which Kober: Smith stabbed will not survive. The coroner was called this morning to in- vestigate the cause of the death of Michael Durkin, who died at the bospital last night from a blow given with e pound weight om Thursday night, by Michael Loughney. Baltimore Market. Baurivor®, Jan. 29—Flour—There were no ales this morning, but itis generally held at Saturday's rates. Howard street at $5 50; City Mille at $8 37:a8 50. Corn is also held at former rates, but no transactions reported Wheat is held at $1.95a$2 05 for white, and $1 90x$2 fur red. Kew York Markets Naw Yorx, Jan. 29—Cotton is firm at last week's prices. Flour is upward and firm— sales of 3,000 bbis. of good Ohio at $8 62ia9. Southern is dull at $3 75a9.25 Corn iseasier, but prices are not quotably lower; sales of 10,00) bushels Western mixed at 950. Pork ie upward and firm. Beef is anchanged, with moderate demand at previous rates. Lard is dull with a downward tendency. Whisky is unsettled ; salef of Ohio at 34¢ All conveyancing jan 29 Fires at Hartford, &c Hartrorp, Conn, Jag 27 —The tobaccs manufactory and warehouses of ira Baxter, recently belonging to Messrs. Fuller & Burn- Pisa me le a ham, was destroyed by fire last t. Loss on stock $10,000, and on building $2 500. Insured By J.C. MeGUIRE, Au for $5,000 . RUSTEE’S SALE OF DESIRABLE BUILD- ING LOT ON THE ISLAND.—On MONDAY afternoon, February Sth, at 4 o’clock, on the premi , by virtue of a deed of trust from Geo. pas id wife, dated January 16th, 1854, and recorded in Jiiber J A. 8 , No. 71, folios 322, |. ke., one of the Iahd fecords fer ‘ashington county, the sub- seriber will seti Lot No. 2, in Square No. 388, front- ing 25 feet on south F street, Hetween il: and 1th streeis west, running back 125 teet to a wide alley. ‘The sash and blind factory of Meek 4 Tefc was destroyed here this eveving by fire, which it is sappozed was caured by an i: le Loss $2,000. Insured $600 only, in a Boston office. Mr. Holbrook, the Post Offi-e agent, caused the arrest to-day of the ticket master, at Wil- limantie, of the New London and Palmer Rail- ' 5 ad, for robbing the mails. The evidence of se we doa si eS ne his gail is sem Sealy He was bronght to this jan 2—eo&ds ee" Nacticneer, | sity, and is now in custody in the jail here. Politics in Connecticut. New Haven, Jan. 27.—The Democratic committee have fixed upon the 14th of July as the time, and New Haven asthe pleee for holding the regu'ar State Convention. From Havana. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD E®ECTS at Auction—On WEDNESDAY morning. the Sist instant, at 10 o’clock, at the store of H. Lisber- , on Pa. avenue, near : Ouh street, ite West Bare. t, [ shall sell all his stock in and House- hold Furniture, comprising. Mahogany Sofa, Low ’ Rockers Marble top Tables, rs ss Bureaus Cane and wood seat Chairs, Looking Gla-ses New oor ego a steamer ——- Bedstead, um: y Cribs, Easy Chairs City arriv. e 7 evening with = Washstanus, Toilet Sets, Clocks dates to the 23d inst. The steamer Faicon Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows 12 superior busk Mattresses Cottage Chamber Set Gilt frame M..ntel Glass Carpets, Oilcloths, Mattings Crockery and Glassware Cooki ig and other Stoves Kitchen Utensils, &c. Also, an excellent one horse Wagon Terms: §25 and under cash; over thatsuma credit of 60 and 90 day=, for notes satisfactorily en dorsed, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. had arrived there, and the steamer Eldorado was entering the port when the Empire City left. She brings no nows of importaace. A Eailroad Conducter Killed. Troy, Jan 27.—A conductor on a freight train of the Central Rairoad, named C. A. Cartis, was instantly killed thie morning by striking his he-d against a beam in Coboes bridge. He was on top of the car at the time of the accident, and stood with his back turned towerds the bridge, and striking it, broke bis neck, jan 24—d NEW LINEN & COTTON Goons. Pi fy received and will be sold at fair low prices for cash; or to « ur most prompt customers, We name in the lot 25 pieces 64.94, 104,124 bleached and brown sheeting Cottons, al! of the bes. brands Ch in the Canadian Ministry. ce gt 27.—Mr. Chabot has retired from the Chief Commicsionership of the Pab- lic Works, and is succeeded by Mr Limieux Mr. Cheveau bas ceased to bs Provincial Sec- 150 do superior ble ched and brown Shirtiag i has not yet been an- Cotons from 6 & to 18 cents per yard moet 1d Wage eee r Morin as 75 do all pure Sht ung Lins ns, ranging from 3le iter of the Crown Lands. and Mr. to 31 yard, which we know to be pall a i e Badgley is appointed Judge of the Court of 10 do fine Linen Sheetings and Pillow case lin-| Queen’s Bench. ems A large variety of Table Diapers, Bleached & brown Destructive Conflagration. Montreat Jan 27 —A Gre broke out bere at ten o’clock on Thureday night, and destroy- ed Allen’s extensive ehair factory, newr the Lachine Canal The loss is $15,000, of which only one fourth is insured Table Cioths Damask Napkins, Hackubse and many other Tow- ellings, Scotch and Rus. Diapers, Cloth, Linen and cotton Table Covers With many other desirable Goods which we de- sire pucchasers to examine before making their se- lections. M@ Observe that all acticles sold at our estab- lishment are warranted to prove as represented. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 522 Seventh st, 3 doors above jan 20—eo2lw Avenue House. ‘MEDICAL OFFICE. x I Riba MEUMEBEI ack ee > AVIS’S POEMS just received and for sale by | Drs. BROTHERS D ALEX. ADAMBON, Seventh st. & GRAY, 179 Opposite: the Post O1 South B xt, for He is agent for al! the Cheap Public.tions, M the eure of vene zmes and Newspapers; Harper’s, Putnam’s. real diseases in all its forms. It is dep'orable ia wi hess some of ube cases thet are pre- sented 10 Des. B. ham’s Magazines and Lady’« Book at $2 50 London Miustrated News, Bells Life, Times, Panel received by every steamer. The New York Herald Times and Tribune received every night and deliv- ered to subsenbers. He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of Bla: k Hooks, Pens, Ink, Pa- per, Envelopes, Playing Card», Vieting Cards, (hil. dren’s Toy Books, Primers, Knapp & Rightinyer’s Copy Books wholesale and retail, Ke. jan 2—hin system by qu with Merear PK CL BEAUTIFUL WHITE TEETH. ~ eich ges KALTAY GUMS, AND A SWEET BREATSI, | hd tleers on the a } All who are desirous of obtaining there bene- | body or in the throat and nese. We Stoeger fits, sceould use ZERMAN’S CELEBRATED | Ordinary cases in from threr to five days, an , TOOTH-WASH. This delicions article combines so many ierivorions quatities, that it has now be- come a standard fiverite with the citizens of New York, Philadelphia and Ba timore. Dentists pre seribe it in their practice 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 upen them ix mild, soothing and effective. It cleanses the treth so thoroughly, that they are made to rival pearl in 38, and diffuses chrough the mouth such a witul freshness, that the breath is readered ex- quisitely sweet. lt disinfe -ts all those impurities which tend to produce decay and as a cousequence, n these are removed, the teeth must always re- sound. : Itis used and recommended by all the eminen: Dentists in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other cities where it has be n introduced. All should give it a trial. Prepared only by FRANCIS ZERMAN, D: ut and Chemist, Ninth and Catharine streets, Phila- delphia, and sold by all oe everywhere, at 25 cents per bottle. y. H. GILLMAN, hibl-treated, lingering eases m two to three weeks. There can be seen at our office prescriptions frou: nearly every physi in the Distriet for private diseases, which have failed wo cure and at last ap plied to us for relinf. Remember, 179 jan 27 Im" NOLD, SILVER, STERL & PLATED SPEC J TACLES w suit every age eye, Riding Specs, R. R. Glasse: Protectors, Eye Glasses of = tons, Reading Gla-ses, Goggle “ Parabola, Peritine: Joucave, Convea, and Colored Glasses put in frames at the shortest notice. Persons in want of glasses may be sure to get those which benefit the eye at : yea. SEMKEN’S, ‘0. 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th #tx. 20 ath Bstrect, Island. SILVER PLATED WARE. psi PLETE Coffee Sets, Castors, Cake and Fruit Baske:s, Waiters on white metal, Table, Des- sert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, double and tiple jan 17—3m Agent asl Washington City. casera ta, the ee > war ‘VONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY. No. ue, between Oth and 10ta ets. C ‘The Geograpi nd ef _jan 19 - monthly publication devoted to physical, com- 255 Glesses, 255 F all sizes and quah:y, French or German plate, Taney as Portrait end Picture Frames, Gilt or Also, Gilt Moulding, Marbie top Brackets and Tables. Corniors made t order. Alse, all kinds of old work regilded with dispatch and on reasonab'e t rms WAGNER, a 255 Pa. avenue, opp. Kirkwooa H«use. CHARLES WALTER'S GENERAL AGENCY AND INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, NU. $52 SEVENTH ST. OPPOSTTE CENTRE MARKET. Office hours from 9 to 12 a. m., and from 2 to 5 mercial, and political d an assoviation of practical and Scientific gen- Uemen. Subrerption §2 pe: annum, single number 25 cents, Disturaeli’s Rhijway Guide for Jannary—priec 25 vats, with map. FRANCK TAYLOR. jaul3 Aes UNION ACADEMY. Corner of Fourteenth st. and New York avenue. FEW mre pupils can be received to make up A the limited number. Application must be Made soon. The dirci instruction, and means of illustration are such as to insure satisfactory gres im those pupils who ate punctual, regniar obedient. Circulars at the Bookstores. dec 30—3m Z, RICHARDS, Principal. THE ART UNION OF LONDON. and PLAN FOR THE poyag YEAR. = NOTICE. E list is now every subscriber Lh gases otlecttceken TO ALL WHOW IT MAY CONCERN. 1. An impression of a Plate, by J. T. Willmore, A. R. yeas the original picture by J. J. Cha- lon, R. A., “ A Water Party.” i IL. A Volume containing thirty Wood Eogravings illustrating subjects from Lord Byron’s Poem of “ Childe Harolde.” And IIL. The chance of obtaining one of the prizes to be allotted at the general meeting in April, which will include— The right to select for himseif a va'uable work ot art from one of the public erhibitions. Statuttes in bronze of her Majesty on Horseback, by T. Thor- neycroft. Copies in bronze, from an orginal Model in relief by R. Jeffersou, of “ The Entry of the Duke of Wellington into Madrid. Stavuttes in porcelain or eS Proof —- ofa oe ~. jaguire after original ry Frith, R. A.. “The Three Bows,” ftom Mo- liere’s “ B vurgeois Gentilhomme.” Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Mesers. TAYLOR & MAURY, Booksellers. jana ECOND- HAND PIANOS FOR SALE NS) OR RENT.—We have in store four Pi two of Chickering aud twe of Andre Steiua,. we offer low. for ca:h, Or good notes, or witf rent on oN Music expected to-morrow lew 4 JOHN. P, ELla, a Good Clocks from $1 50 to 815, year. Also, gold and silver Watches riety, silver Watches from $8 to $35 ; gold lever Watches from $25 to @1 50. and of Jewelry, all of which will be cheaper goods of same quality can be bought in this city. Those wishing to g0ed Clocks would do well to buy from me, ae [ put all my Clocks in order be- fore selling thew. Call an‘ see for yourselves, atthe Clock & Watch Emporium of J. ROBINSON, Opposite Browns’ Hotel. jan 101m (Intel ) PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. KW snd seco:.d baud PIANOS, of my ewn and several other factories, are alwame <0 be had at mv | isou Warero™m, om cath et, between Ba. avenue sod E et. eld Vinece salves tm eneben =. Tuning aly attended on annie SA few very low prced second hand Pianes sofa $55 tos ones deo 13m D* published and for wale eanum.