Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Puziic ScuooLs. —The fhonthly meeting of the Beard of Truestees was held on Wednes- day evening. Present, Dr. Charles W. Davis, Chairman; Messrs. Bennett, Dickinson, Polk, Bacon, Lord. M: , Hanson, and At Lee. The minutes of the last meeting were read districts and the teachers Schools No.1, second district, and No. 1 and No, 2, fourth district. A letter was received from William Dixon, Faq . resigning the office of trustee in the 3d motion of Mr. Hanson, John E. me was ect chh appoMited sib as vaca) rincipal of fourth district school. recoommend- E the use of ‘“‘Ballion’s English Grammar ” "bo motion of Mr. Bennett, it was referred to the committee on books A copy of ‘Shartleff's Governmental Instruo- tor” was received from the author; which, on motion of Mr. At Lee, was referred to thecom mittee on books, with instructions to report at the next meeting. Bacon, the eab-board of On motion of the second district were authorized, temporari- ly, to fill the office of assistant in the malo de- partment of second district school, vacated by the absence of Mr. Grant. A communica'ion was received from Augus- tus Eason, asking for a “permanent situation fo the second distriet;’’ ao, one fiom Mrs. 8. M. Kennedy, enclcsing a “testimonial” from Messrs. W. H. Campbell ard L. Coyle, de- siring employment as a toacher—all of which were referred to the commitice of examina- tion of teachers. Mr. Bennett presented Mr. Harvoy’s vill for fuel; which was referred to the sub-board of the seeond district wag referred to ot. of a previous meeting of the board, the esc-etary submitted & report on the condition of tlic school houses now owned or rented by tho corporation; which ws adopted by the board; and, on motion of Mr. At Lee, ordered to be sent to the Mayor. with a request that it be commu- nieated to the Board of Aldermen and Com- mon Council. Mr. Havson moved inasmuch as the trus tees are responsible for the proper use of the city property entrusted to their care, that the | houses, owned or occupied by the cor- poration, be used for no other than public schoo! parposes; which resolution was unani- mousiy adopted. Mr. Bennett called the attention of the board to the condition of the school roum at the corner of Eleventh and H streets, it being tn (he damp basement of a church, below the surface cf the ground, badiy lighted and ven- tilated, much too small for the accommodation of 140 pupils ard two teachers, with no play- except @ small space about twelve feet wde, bounded ou one side by the church, and on (e other by an o and {filthy sewer, which, 1” tbe opinion of physicians, has been 8 fruitful ¢.\use of sickness among pupils and teachers. it having been found impoasible to obtain a suitable school room {n the first district, it was resolved, on motion of Mr. Bennett, that the sub-board be authorised to occupy a room temporarily in the second district. r Hangon moved that a comnciitee be ap. Pointed to actin concert with the secretary of the board, and with the joint committee of the City Councils before the district commit- tees of the two houses of ress, and recom- mended the adoption of such measures as will carry out the recommendation of the Secre- tary of the Interior, that the proceeds of the public lots within the city of Washington be applied exclusively by the corporate authori- ties to the promotion of public education within the city. The Chair appointed Messrs. Hanson, at- Lee, Polk, Dickinson and Magruder. The secretary was directed, on motion of Mr. Bacon, to cause to be printed, if it should be found necessary, supply of blank forms of admission for the use of the trustees. On motion of Mr. AtLee, the seoret was instructed to notify *he teachers officially that no text books butsuch as are authorised by the board shal! be used in the public schools. Mr. Polk moved that a committee of one from each district be appointed, to report at the next meeting, what turther appropriation ia necessary to enable the trustees to supply the public schools with necessary Sevahare and apparetas. Messrs. Polk, Lord, Hanson, and Pearson, were appointed the commitiee. Gu motien of Mr. Eennett, the committee on examiratioa of teachers were requested to appoint s dey previous to the next meeting for the examination of applicants for situations in the public schools. Ou motion of Mr. At Lee, the secretary was requested to prepare a history of the public school systew in this city since its establish. ment in 1805 Tbe sccretary was Sr apa, on motion of Mr. At Lee, to codify the various provisions and laws of the corporation respecting public sebouls On motion of Mr. Bacon, the seoretary was requested to procure from the Mayor a oo; iy of the laws of the corporation for each fee members of the Beard. On motion of Mr. At Lee, he was also di- recied to make arrangements with tho Saper- intendent of the Fair of the Metropolitan Me- ebavics’ Institute, for the admission to the exhibition, at a reduced price, of the pupils of the public schools. Mr. At Lee moved that the Board now pro- ceed to its permanent organization, Mr. Polk being in the chair. Mr. Davis moved that the gentiemen thon acting as the officers of the Loard, vis: Messrs a’oik, Bacon, and Abbot, be respectively ap ypointed chairman, treasurer, and secretary of the Board. Me Poik having declined the romination, Dr. Chas. W. Davis was orsnimously elected -cbairman, and P. F. Bacon Faq . treasuror. Mr. Diekiason then nowinated Robert W Bates, » to Gill the office of eccretary. ‘The baliots being coun's!, it appeared that Wr George J. Abbot had 7 2, Mr. Bates I, and blank 1. The former gentleman wa: de- clared elected secretary of the Board. Thereupon the Board adjourned ‘Tue Darts Next Weex —On Tuesday evon- ing next. the 13:h instant, the Journeymen Stone Cutters give their first-ball for the sea son. Every atrangement is being made by the managers to make this ball pass off pleas- avtly. The committee of age p oma are clever fellows, who are aware of the responsi- bilities imposed upon them, and we are sure @ili leave nothing undone that will have a tendeney to enbatce the pleasures of the even- ing. As the journeymen stone cutters aro quite s numerous and intelligent body, we are sure that they will have a fine ball, and be visited by a number of citizens who do not be- to their association. ‘The Light Infantry, who we have already noticed, give their ll on Wednesday, the “14th instant. Mvrper cr Mn. Osvonne.—We stated yes- terday that Mr. Wm. Usborze, who lived near the old race course, had been murdered It me te that Mr 0, had been to the mill on ‘Thursday, and after getting what he wanted started for home. Os the road be was maur- dered, hia head having been horribly mashed, and a piece of one ear cut off The horse kept the road home and stopped at the farm gate with Mr.O inthecart. His daughter went to the gate, and finding the cart there looked In fy and saw the body of her fa! bleeding and mufilated. We are told that the jury re- turced « verdict of murder by some person or persons unknown. Case ror Covrt.—Yesterday Mr. H. M. Johnson was held aon for nate the sum of $500 a charge of forgery. was stated that he had aitered a note of hand by tearing a piede from it on which was an t, aton bird will, this evening, be exhibi the Institute hall, All to ove this wonderful piece of mech , 20d secaring tying at Bitar esse ey ning the day or at the Insti ing, a the ere rapidly filling Dames, and an op) to secure able prize might be lest by further delay. Orricurs Exscr on evening, when the f G. Bvans, Vice well, Secretary; Ch: The followi rode: ly Ahm fea 2 > William. Teachum, Vice President; in Hopkin, Secretary; K. Cox, Seo- retary; John Ingram, Treasurer. Gas Saaps —Messrs. Dyott & Kent, of Phib adelphia, have sent handsome and safe t is a handsome orne- of gas Persons gas shade, which, whil ing do so at the Institute, itlemen were cleoted offi- opine ment, desiring to or Charles Whittlesey s, 594 7th street. Karp Quier.—A fight ooeurred im restaurant near the National Tesalted in the arrest Eb’r. Houston. Th tice Goddard whe peace Mecuawros’ Instrrure.—While making cur round last evening through the fair, we were attracted by the melodious of @ young girl singing, accompanying herself on the iano. She was ap; tly not more than m years of age, her periormances gave pleasure to all who heard her. a) whiok of David MoCurdy and were taken before Jus- id them both to bail for Rosssrs Anovr.—We have recorded seve ral robberies during the pad@week, and we still boar of others. The store of J. F. Have- ner was entered a fow evenings since, and the moucy drawer, containing seven or eight dol- lars, ond a box of cigars stolen. No clue has been obtained to the robbors. — Mititany FoxweaL —The Washington Light Intantry, Capt Carcington, yesterday bore the inat remsins of one of its members, John Hutohiason, to its final resting place. Pros- peri’s excellent band waa in attendance, and performed mournfy! musis for the occasion.— Canrrs Marxer.—Considering the condi- tion of the roads, our principal market was well supplied this morning. Every thing ap- peared in good condition but the prices ate still about the same as we haye published in the Ster Warcn Returss —Tho bed chambers st Birch’s Hotel were empty last night. Se tin peaceful of our evidence of the disposition citizens. GECASSKTOWN CORRISFONDERCE. City Couneils—Murder of Mr. Osborne— Stoppage of the Gas—Markets. Guonexrown, Feb. 10, 1855, Both branches of our City Councils were in session last night, aud passed the following bills and resolutions : Mr. Orme presefited a memorial from a lit- erary szgociation of young mon, asking the free uze of the Council ohamber and gas; re- ferred to the President with instructions to re- spond favorably. Mr. Cropley presented a memorial from cit- isens of Water street, asking for a pump on said street; referred to committee on pumps. Mr. Orme, from committee on claims, re- ported @ bill making an appropriation in fa- vor of Columbus Thomas; both boards, Mr. Cropley, from the special committee on the petition of Hugh Hughes, reported favor- ably upon the character of the work done upon the causeway, and offered a bill, which passed the lower board, directing the commissioners to pay Mr. 4. the amount of his claim, ro- serving $500 to carry out some minor portions of the contract Mr. Orme offered g resolution in favor of Jobn Cameron; which both boards The Board of Aldermen passed a bill in favor of BE. Hughes for printing. Jn the Common Council, it was referred to the com- mittee on claims. Mr. English, from the committee of ways and means, to whom was refered the report of the clerk upou the fivances of the corporation, asked te be discharged from the further con- sideration of the subject, and that it be re- ferred to the Mayor. The committee was dis- charged and the subject referred accordingiy. Mr. English offered the following resolution, which passed: Resolved, That the Mayor be, and is hereby requested to transmit to this board, (the Common Council,) at its next meeting, a statement of the condition of the fiuauces of the corporation, as prowised in his message of the 5th of January last A series of resolutions passed both Boards instructing the committee before Congress to remonstrate, in the name of the citizens of Georgetown, against any further appropria- tions for the ene, Stites, and requesting its removal, and calling on the National Legis. latureyto extend to our city the samo fostering care which is extended by State Legislatyres to like communities under their jurisdiction. The following is the clerk's estimate of re- ceipts and expenditures of our corporation : Expenditures, $36,234 88 ; receipt, $31,691 12; deficit, $4,543 76 It iscertain, however, that 1 this wil] be overbalanced by the increase in the valuation of property by the assessment now going on We learn that suspicion atiaches yery strongly to three individuals, who were gua ning in that direction on the day thatghe deed was perpetrated, of being the parties who mur- dered Mr. William Osborn, near the old race course, en Thursday afternoon. We are fur- ther informed that the jury of inquest, yester- day, were unable to ‘ee upon a verdict. That he was murdered, howeyer, there js not the shadow of a doubt. Our city fathers and many of our citisens had to full back, last night, the lesser light of the eangie, the severity of the cold having frose ‘he water in the gas metres and Prevented the fiow of she gag. The tiour apd grain markets remais firm at our quotations of Thursday. . Spacraron. SLEZANDBIA CORRESPONDENCE. Business—Preaching—Lectures —Dramatie Mecting—Tha Maryland Ferry—Amuse- ments ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 10, 1855. Lore is lite of public interest stirring to- day. Uatdvor business, whish the cold weather of the past week had almost saspend. ed, begins to resume its wonted activity. Our market is but slightly affected by the change. Last night, the Baptist church gathered a large congregation, who listened with marked attent.ou to au excelicnt diseourse, preached on the occasion by the Kev. Mr. Grimsley. We learn that arrangements for a course of instructions ‘‘on the doctrines and practices of ‘the Catholic Church’’ have bern matured, and that the opening discourse will be deliv- ered on Sunday evening. Roy. Mr. Bryne, of Washington, delivers the first lecturo, aad we understand be will be followed, in due time, by many of the most eminent Catholic divines in this Vicinity. The “Shaksperian Club” of Alexandria, de- sirous of improving the latent histrionic talent which they think exists in Alexandria, have sppointed a publio reception a: their hall, above the office of the Maguetie Telegraph this evening. All who desi-e to unite with the azsociation aie invi‘ed to Le present A writer in the Gazette of yesterday calls, public attention to the importance of the trade approaching Alexandia by the Marylaad ferry, apd suggests that as things are at present, the ferry ia useless to the stockhold- er#, and little more beneficial to the city With him, we cordially hope that the stook- holders and others interested, may tke hold of the matter, and ¢ry if something cannot be done to regain the valuable trade of upper — a. jens ja ‘o-night, Mr. Keonan upe cpen the Phomay ‘\<Unele Tom's Cabin’ as fit is,” pam from Wednesday evening; and on onday evening, Genera! Sem Houston lec. tures before the Young Mens’ Christian Agso- ciation, at the Lyceum Hall. Au. for in an: M. W. GALT Pa. avenue between 9th who those whose whole health has been restored ‘whose lives have been saved by its ‘use, will find them In American Almanac which the agents below named has rolsh gratis for every Prepared hy DR. J. C. AYER, Lowell, Mans, —And sold %. D. GILMAK, Washington. G. M. LINTHIOUM, Georgetown. JA¥. COOK & O0., Fredericksburg, everywhere. —_________™ ‘FOR BRONCHITIS, Throat Diseases, Hacking Congh, and the effeote of tmpradont use of Mercury, no med: fofne has ever been which bas ” cures as Carter's Spanish Mixture. Atweases Throat laced by salivatios, Hacking Congh, Broachiel aaectionn Liver Dosey seeesh ia, and Bheu, have all been relieved and cared In a wonderfal ner, by the great purifier of the blood, Carters Spanish ixtare. The case of Mr. T. H. Ramsey slone ghould satisfy any ‘Who doubt. Call on the A; Agent soommlgrem cn 4 containing cures, which will astound you. - ©,*See advertisement, rior Daguerreoty pre fork. It will be remem- bered that Mr. W. received from the World's Fair, Londo: Srjumadale for hie unrivalled dagucrrectrupe of eu more Cabinet, an: of Niagara idea premiams st all'the faire at which he has exhibited for many years past. This speaks 1u favor of his galle- fies. Call and your lfkenesses taken at Whitehurst’s Gali: ry, a aoe ‘and.s-half street, Poausyivanis avenue. sep (> BEADY MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEYEN AND Youths’ wear manufactured with taste aud slegance by NOAH WALKER & CO., under Browns’ Hotel. Pheir ‘embrace the Palit& or Surtont Overcoat, Oversacks, shaped aud netiages; Talmas, black and biue Cloth Dress Conta, Frock Coats of all fashionable colors, Cassimer, Businsas Sultes, nich Velvet Vesta, Silks, &e., black dosskin’ Cansimer, ign: imer, and plain Cassimer Pautaloons, For the youth—Jackets, Pants, Vests, Overcoata, &c. As thoy are their own manufacturers they are enabled and will sell at the very lowest prices. Shirts of superier St, Collars, Gioves, Ties, &c., of late styles always on hand. dec 90— ‘SP Jon SariurNoTON recetyee a!! the new Books and News ra as fast as published. fle is for Harper’s and all 6 other Mi will always find « large and good assortment of Blank Books and Stationery bis Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor Pa. avenue and 63 et ———————————————————_—_—_—_—_= DIKD. In Georgetown, this morning, the 10-h instant, at 8 o’clock, Mr. JAMES M. DAVIS, in the 33d year of bis age. . Og The friends and acquaintance of the family gre requested to attend his iuneral to-morrow (Sun- day) afternoon, at 3 o’clock, from his late residence on Bridge street, without further notice. This morcing, the 10th instant, of pneumonia, GRACE MALBONE, tae, ol of Daniel and Mary E. McCarty, aged 10 months. * &@ The funeral of Mr. WILLIAM OSLORYNE will take place to mo-row (Sunday) morning, at 10 o’clock, from Rock Creek Church. The friends of the family gre invited to attend. BOM PARIS.—Ocavres completes de Vol- taire, 75 vols, octavo, in fine binding, $55 Deo Thofl; Histoire Universelle, 11 volumes, quarto, bound, §9 Regnard; oeuvres compleics. 4 vols, octavo, bound, $3 Ocuvres de D’Alembert, 5 vols, octavo, bound $6 Condiilac; oeuvres completes, 16 vols, octavo, fine calf, 330 Bibliotheque Histerique, 13 vols, octavo, helf bound Dunsls oeuvres completes, @ vols, octavo, half bound, $4 50 i Memoires du gg de Rovigo, 8 vols, octavo, helf bo oires Sur la Pologne, 4 vols, octavo, if, $3 Royssuet; ire des Variations des Eglises Prot- e 4 vols, octavo, half moroeco $4 Lavater; PLy-ionomic, 1@ veis, ful! calf, numerous illustrations, $23 Annales “y Par‘emeni Francais, 8 folio, vols, hal: calf, 314 Reimpression de l’Ancien Moniteur. 1789 to 1799, 32 vols, folio, ia fine binding, #95 And many others at the same range of prices, in- ported direct from Paris, by feb10 YRANCK TAYLOR] SPLENDID RAFFLE. {LL be Raffied for as soon as Ue requisite uuinber of Chances have been taken, the fol lowing splendid and costly articles, viz Ist Priz ne splendid gold ! coutaining an Automaton ’ with Diamonds and Painting on Enamel 3d Prize. One Lady’s Gold Watch, richly sci with Diamonds, und Painting on Eramel.. 4th Prize. One Gents Full Jeweled Patent Lever (with Compensator) gold Hunting Watch... schoo atieresr essere Sth Prize. Lady’s Gold Muating Waich, eplen- 7. didly chased... even 0 Total value..... erengeosseresenesse® $2,000 ‘Phere will he Two Hundred Chances, at, Ten Doilars each. ‘The rafile will take place at Hilbus & Hitz’? Mu sic Depot, Star Buildings, corner Pa. avenue and 11th street, where Tickets can be procured and the articles are on exhibition. Persons desirous of posacssing some of the mort superb srticles of workmanship ever exhibited, have how an opportunity offered them of obtaining such at an exiremely low price. CaJl and examine for yourselves at tie Music De pot of HILBUS & HITZ, Star Buildings, between “the hours of 9 o’elock a. m. and 6 p. m. fe NEW, FANOY STORE. T the new store of Hutehenson & Munro, 310 Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets, will constantly be found one of the largest snd best se leetet stocks of Fancy Goods in the Diswiet, con- sitting in part as follows: Porte Monnaies of peqrl, shell, silver, papier mache inlaid. Card Cases, Cabas, Work Boxes, Portfolios, Jewel Boxes comet Girde, Jet Ornaments, ladies and gentlemens dressing Cases Toilet Bowles, M Belts, Shaving Cases Cc: FP. n ket stands Pp ‘ens, Visuting Cards ‘owder, Fancy Soaps, Pomades Solognes, Lubin’s and other choice Extracts for the handkerchiel Lyon’s Kathairon, Barry's Tricopherous Combs and Brushes in great variety, boxes of Per fume haying Cream, Razors, Pocket Knives, Scissors ‘Tablets, Farlor Retls, Feather Brushes, &e, Also, superior styles of one and eight day Clocks, Mantel Ornaments. To all of which the attention of the public is in- vited. HUTCHENSON & “UN Ny No. 310 Pa. av., bei. Sih and 10ih sts. feb 8 -d3t : EFT MY ROOM, ON PA. AVEN it, a very small black Terrier, . She bad a collar on, with Jamea , No. 78 HKrondway, laltimore. I will pay any one $5 who imay retura the dog to ing. A. D. HADEN. feb 8-3" > ‘T CHECK, (No. 45,) drawn by us, on the Washington Cuy Savings Bank for the um 0/9475 61, dated Feb. 5, 1855, and made pay able to note or bearnr. As its tamarind 1 da suitable reward wili be given for its re- res JNO. T. GIVEN & CO, Coal and Wood Deaiers, cor. 14th and C sts. feb 8- 3" FOR LADIES ONLY! i DR. DUPONCO’S GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS, INF ALLIBLE! ‘ ys their operation for the eure of all painful ob- structions and female irregulsrities arising from whatever cause. These pills ave heen tried in Washington and found to work like a charm. Those having a»y doubts oa the subject will, on application to the general agent, be referred to persons in Washington of undoubted veracity, who know that they all they ure recommended to be. For the name and address of the general agent, and a listof he Dragg sts who have aoe for sale see the long advertisement in another column. feb boc SILVER PLATED WARE. aS Corer Coffee Sets, Castors, Cake and Baskets, Waiters on white metal, Table, espe sert, aud Tea ns and Forks, double and tip! plated on Aibata, the best substitute tor silver, war ranted and by, H. SEMKEN. De No. 330 Pa. Menue, between 9th and jan 19 so PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. J © W and second hand PIANOS, of my own #0: several other factories, sve always to, be had at my iano Warero-m, ou Slev- antb st., between Pa. sverue and B st. ‘ld Pianos taken ——- i pat ow dt Set P 3 —A tow low priced sec: tum $2 for sale. deo 1S. P'ANO FOR RENT —AN EXCELLENT PE ano will be rented on moderate terms if immediate apptication be to@ F. Schafer, 281 Pa. avenue, or Hilbus & Hitz, corner Pa. aw z feb 9—3:* gh ee ee Te geet DWELLING FOR sonacignt ¢ large and commodi welling at t comer of 1th street and Pa, avenue, contalning. 17 large rooms, with a fine kite! in the besement, having a fine cellar and back yard, the whole being in fine repair, is now tor rent... its excellent loca fine moat desirable for places dwelling in Washington. Star 2. ee eS * OE F RENT OR EXCHANGE—For Georgetown or City Property, a small and well cultivated Farm in Fairfax county, Va. Enquire of J. ORME, corner of Bridge and Congress ets., No. 87. feb 6—tf a OR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS— A two-sio y frame House, with back building, on 13%4 street, between B and : er @ large bearding house or For terms apply at the feb -tf containing #ix rooms, C streets south. Apply to ©. A. DOUGHERTY, next door. A three-story Frame, with basement, on N. York Evers a and 5th sts. west. ree-story Frame, with back building, on I st. north, between 4th and 5th stx. west. Se A for the two last mentioned to JAMES W BA 2R, on H street north, between 12th and 13th west. Iso a two-story Frame. with back building, on Montgomery street, G-orgetown. DICKSON & KING, feb T—eatt Goorge.own. Se a trtel_ actin TORAGE.—Those having Furniture, Dry Goods Groceries, &£., to be stored, commodations in the large, airy, jone paved and Dry Basements wader the Star then. com arene me Eleveath st, Apply at the Star offi ee Se a EES ee P) OR RENT—FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM of y-are, the well situated, commodious, wel! finished, and convenient dwelling House, over the Music Store of Wilbus & Hitz. at the corner of Pa avenue and Ith street. It contalis seventeen rooms without the basement, in which the kitchen issituated. This is a rare chance for a private fam- ily wishing a large house on Pa. avenue, orfor a per son desiring the best location in oa “a for a large and well kept boarding house. Pocsesxion given immediately. Apply at this office. jan 12—«f oy OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthi located 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 $3 per month @ indisputable. : Union Land Office, 7th st., ~ above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 9—6in JOHN FOX, Secretary. Wents. _————$——$——— ——_—__—__— Wnts...’ GOOD CHAMBERMAID, Ap fel ply at No. 139 F street west. ¥ ser y TANTED IMME! TELY. Man, for an omnibus driver. A\ son at this office Saturday or Monday at o'clock, or address “Omnibus,” thr Post Office. ANTED—A GOOD BREAD BAKER AP V ply to c. W. HAVENNER. feb9 giv the City teb y—Ir } GAR DING —A iwly having taken the hand some Dwelling, No. 3 Union Row, ou F street, between 6th and 7th, can offer fine la.ge rooms for families, either furmished or eaturiidesd. Also, has rooms for gentlemen much larger than are generally appropriated to single persons. Table boarders and permanent or transient per- sons will be accommodated on the most reasonable terms, jan 29-2w* VALENTINES! VALENTINES! ! UTCHIBON & MUNRO have just beantiful assortment of choice VALENTINES, which they will close out at very reasonable prives. Also, constantly on band, an asso. tment o! Pap: r, ing Cards, store, next door to 310 Pa. avenue, betw sed sel Foc = M4 ’ eee TELEGRAPHIC. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE H Expresly for tae Daily Evening Star. Tava Lo:.—By virtte of a deed of ret trom Wes ee oe as Bally Besa Sie 5 wife, Gearing date on of January, Oy vid’ reeorded in Leiber JA, SNe 70, folios 337, 338, 339, and 340, the subscriber will sel, at public sale, on MONDAY, the 5th day of March, 1855, at 4 ¢ o'clock, premi- a bo poten Senoen Sand Peerocte Votes, scattering 46 ; sout U , in equal square ’ fronting 69 feet 11 inches Sn said Pint stern iy a | Pott Prepent. This feet deep, on a 60 feet alley, together with the bai On the 6th ballot Cameron received 45 Curtin and i ts, which consist p= cheek aan vance sory tae ae ae weil and | 46, soattoring 1—the Sraudulent ballot defeat- the nomination of Cartin. This enced ‘The terms of sale will be: One balf cash and the | 10g another row. On the 7th ballot Cameron re. ce ae — at ¥ oy aan ag mouths i notes reat from ad . = yn ed osived 44, Curtin 11, Fuller 2—many members baving left the ball. Those remaining (at one ty deed in trust upon the property If the terms of sale are not complied wih in ex o'clook this morning) thon Passed a resolution days after the sale the property will be resol, at the risk and expen e @f the purchaser, upon one week » notice. of the usanimoos nomination of Cameron. All conveyancing af expense of purehaser. ye cHas. S WALL \¢ H, Trustee. The cleotion will take place on Tuesday feb 10— o&ds JAS. C. Be, Rext, aud a general row is expected at that —_————— | me, ye eey SALT AT AUCTJON.—On MON- DAY next, the 19:h instant, a [1 o'clock @ will be sold on board Barque Bessi@and Schon Ann me lying at our whart, thefr cargoes, consist- ing of— 3 3,500 sacks G. A. Salt 2,000 da fine do Factory filled, bleached, and warranted 10 to the co., * _ Weather at the South Couumsia, Feb. 9.—The Mobile Papers of ‘Tuesday have been received The weather is stayed to be unusually severe. At Colambus ton. ‘Terms at the sale." FOWLE & CO. | 82d Aberdeen, Mississippi, they have experi- feb 7—~d4t Alexandria, Ya | enced unprecedented enow storms The New Tn conasequerce of th, ' £} Ori useda: been ro- navigation by th expec ay cold meee ee we gs ea te 7 eve not - above sile is POSTPONED fur a few days. Notice | C0ived. w It be given of the day of sale, _—_ feb 10~it FOWLE & CO. Passage of the Maiae Liquor Law. 5 JI.0, MeGuink meer. Ixpianapois, Feb. 9 —The Maine RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUAGLE bnproved — on Pennsylvania avenue.—y vi. | /** has Gually been passed by the lower house 8 trust. bearing date the 4th day of | Of the dapgisiature, and is now the law of this April, 1850, recoided in Liber J. A. 8. No. 1 o. folios’ 431, RKe., the sulveriher will sell at public sale, | St#t®- [ts passage hes causod groat rejoicing on MONDAY, the 19h day of Pebranry 14] tm tho commpunity o'clock p.m , of the prem 3,an 5 Reservation No, 12, fr on Pennsylvania avenue, and ri ing back 105 fect 6 Charleston Baces inches toa 15 feet alley, with the vements OwaRLeston, Feb 9 —Three two mile heats which consist of a well and substantially bulit two sig brick Louse, coveriug the whole depth of the The property ix elig.bly situated on Pennsylvania avenue, b tween Second and Third vtrecis weet, aud a ijoi sid Ra road Depot, and is.a good busi- 1s0n8 desirous of in took place to-day between Rough and Ready and the Maid of Orleans The ‘frst was won by Rough acd Ready, and the se‘ond and tuird by the Maid of Orlexns. Time not given. Liquor fellers Indieted. Crxqyxati, Feb. 10.—The Grand Jury bere have found true bills against 25 liquor sellers They have also indio:ed the managers of prize ‘The terms of sa lance in six, twe : and (we: ty-four months, for notes bear's inter. st from day of sale, secured by deed @ trust Upon the property. 1i the terms of saie are not com pled with in six days afte: the sale, the operty | sone Will ke resold, upon one week's notice, at the ‘4 rice and expense of the purchaser. Ail convey: at the expense of the purchaser. ‘Title indi ‘ CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Truswe.- JAS. C. McGUIRE, jan 9—3iaw&ds Auctioneee. Late Moxican Consul at New York. New Yourx, Feb. 10 —The Sapreme Court have refused to disebarge the late Mericen Consul, Senor Arangoiz, but have reduced the bail to $39,000. Tis UNDERSIGNED eby informs the cjiizens af Wash gion that he with attend to the la of and the repairing of old gardens. 4 pruning of shrubs, grapoties, ete. Chary rate. on New Crieans Markets mode New Ornieans, Feb, 8. —Cotton is upward and firm Sules to-day ef 11,090 bales; yes- terday 13,000, Collve bas advanced ic.; prime 9fu9t. Bactmone, Feb 10.-—The ts are un- changed, and actualiy nothing is being done ureament Of causes in} in bremistuffe. The prices are nominaity the ted States, at Wa b = 3, ttend throughout the | S8@¢ && ye terday; Howard street flour $3.564, City Miils $8.37; Wheat—Good to prime white at $1.95-$2 06. Corn—White at 85S, yellow at $9290. U«ts—Maryland and Vir- ginia are held at 50252, Pennsylvania 5255. Clover reed—Prime new firm at $7+$7_25. New York Market. New Yours, Feb. 10 —Cotton is dull and downward Flour is dewnward aod dall— Sales of 2,000 bb.s. good Obie at $8 87: a Druggigt, corner cery store ot 1 Hill, will be promptly av te G, BCHAD. LAW PARTNERSOIP. Q UPREME“OURT OF THE UNITED 8TATES. S) ROBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS JANIN tuder the name bed | sed at Wash} GREAT BARGAINS. ISUING to reduce stock ef Boots and S| mu fur spring sup y to sell off iny heavy priees. oF quality of Shoes at very d them at D. R. Wall%e Root, k Store, No. 3@ Markee Spies, be Bth streets, D. R. WALL. vw SUPERIOR PLATED GOODS. TIP subscriber weuld invite esyee‘al attention to his extensive assortment of superior quality Plated Goods, con: Tea Sets, Wai Coolers Salad Stands, tors, Cake Basket- Forks, Spoons, Ladles, Salt Si Goblets, Tea Kettles and Coffee Brns. All of which are warranted to be of the best qual ity, and at greatly reduced prices. . W. BOTELER, Hon-e Furnishing Store, No 318, fron Uail, and 345 D street. feb6—lw Bb ESSRS. RYDER & PLANT have taken the old and well known confectionery establish- ment, No. 499 Seventh street, opposite Odd Fel lows? Hall, where they will be most happy to receive nds and tie pubhie generally. We willkeep consia tly on hand a choice selec- tion of a'l kind: of CONFECTIONERY Also, dealers in foreign and domestic FRUITS, ot all kinds, We hope by a strict atieution to busiuess to win th approbation of our triends, and merit a liberal share of patronage generally. N. B. Batts, Parties, and Pamitiee supplied on the most reasonable and satisfactory terms, at the short- est noti RYDER & ¢LANT. NEWS FOR THE MILLION. DISSOLUTION. °| HE partnership of Barron & Orme is this day i dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the concern must be paid to I. Barron, he being au thorised to close the business of the firm. HENRY BARRON, February 3, 1855. THOS. ORME. The undersigned would respectfully request ali those indebted to the concern to come forward and sete their bills by the Gth of March, as it is very important to him to have the business closed by that time. All accounts left over at that time will be put into the hands of an officer for colleetyn. All ac counts due by the concern will please be presented for payment as soon as poss ble, as law ready at any time to mect the same. HENRY BARRON. P. 3.—The undersigned would respectfully sa: all the customers of the !ate firm, and the publ enerally, that there will always be kept yo :d and Coal at the old stand, Green solicits a share of publi tronage. Beli for both buyer and selle: e the terms cash, or on short time to punctual customers, THOS. ORME, Agent. feb 5 - BOOTS, SHUFS AND GAITERS. JAMES ANDERSON, Cutter and Fitter. J. FORK ts T, 262 Pa. avenue, n. side, © between 12th and 13th streets, keeps consiant ly on hand a very fine assostment of Ladies and G.nt’s Roots, Shoes and Gaiters of his 1 own make, of the best material and work- manship. \UBAT INDUCEMENTS. G CANFIELD, BROTHER & CO, 229 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Ma., Offer to buyers, previous to taking their annual ac- count of stock, a large stock of recently imporind js, such as WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER- ARK, Albata aad Plated Goods, Clocks, Bronzes, CEs "Ty SUrt Tie TIMES, HTHONT fe CES rT THE TIMES, UT RE GARD 3 To Cost. jan Si—te $$$ PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT. HE subscriber has always on hand a essoit ment of German and American PI- ANOS, from the very best manufacturers PPR which be offers for sale at lower prices than can be purchased in the District of Columbia, and -p the most accommodating terms. All Piavos rehased from ine are warranted to giye satisiac Old Pianos taken in exchange. B. REISS, Professor of Music, G, betw. Fourteenth and Fifteenth strects. feb 6—Im* —_—_— BEAUTIFUL WHITE TEETH. Hite GUMS, AND A SWEET BREATH. All who are desirons of obtaining these bene- fits, ssould use ZERMAN?S CELEBRATED TOOTH-WASH. ‘This delicious article combines so many meritorious qualities, that it has now be- je & standard faverite with the citizens of New erk, Phitadelphia and Baitimore. Dentists pre- seribe it in their tice most successfully, and from every source the most flaitering laudations are awarded it, Inflamed and biceding gums are immediately ben efitted by its use; its action them is mild, soothing and effective. It cleanses the tceth so theroughly, that they are made to rival pearl iw whitene-s, and diffuses chrough the mouth such 4 delightful freshness, that the breath is recdered ex- qu ly sweet. It disinfe-ts all those impurities which tend to produce decay and asa cousequence, when these are remoye4, the teeth must always re- main sqund. i Itis used and recommended by all the emiven Dentists in New York, Philadelphia, Baltin ore, and other ¢ where it has be n introduced. Al! should give it a trial. Prepared mg by FRANCI@ ZERMAN, Druggi t and Ciemist, Ninth and Catharine streets, Phila- delphia, and sold by ie Agent for Washington City. harine streets, Phils-| ” Ww. GILLMAN, $9 25; Southera ix quiet’ Wheat is upward MUTOAL E1AE ISSURARCE COMPA, anifirm. Corn is quoted at nowinal prices OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, werENs agit by a bac wee Pork is upward and firm; old mevs is quoted So the citizens of the District the safexi = : ( and cheapest caus of insurance against loss | ‘313 Beef ts unchanged with « moderate by fire on all pis of property, as may be | demand seen by an examination of the charter and by-{awe Applications for insurance can be made to the un dersizned or at the office of Jonm Van Riswick, 7th ad Washingion Caual, where expies of the er and by laws : pre Senator Wilson boston. Feb, 9th —Senator Wileon started for Washington yesterday, and xddreased an ULYSSES WARD, President i Managers Thomas Blagden, Ulysses Ward, Ur we assembled to greet bie F. Howard, J. C. McKelden, Join Van Riswick 7 P.W. towning and M.G. Emery. ® — jan 3l—coim General Shields a Candidate for Congress — Western Travel. Cuicago, Feb. 9—Gen. Shields is an- nounced ag candidate for Congrese in the Sth district, which has been made vaeant by the election of Mr. Trumbull to the Senate The woather ia moderating here, and the Chiesgo and Mississippi railroad will probs bly be opened tu-day-—-aise, the Lilinvis Central One bundred tons of mail matters has occu- mulated here, NOLICE OF COPAETNERSIIDP. WASHIRNGION HALL RESTAUBANT, Corner Pc nnsylvania avenue und 6th st., south side. PETEK M. DUBANT, brgs leave to say to his friends and former cu~tom- ers that he hias dicposed the St. Charles Hotel, and to inform them uy will hereafter be tound a> the above-named Res- taurant, which will be conducted under the joi. t management of BENTER & DUBANT. ‘The firm beg to assure their faend= and the pub lic generally that no exertions will be spared by them to deserve a continuance of the favor and pa trouage they have heretofore received, and that thrir estaLtisliment, for order, ehaniiness, and at Illinois U. 8. Senator. Snminerixtp, Feb. &.—The Mon Lyman Trumbull was elected Senater to succced Gen. Shields on the 10th bailot, which resulted as tention to the wants of tt sitors, shall be uns r- | follows:—Whole number of votes 90; necessary passed in this or any other city. to a choice 50; Lyman Trumbuil had 51; Joel Their Larder will always he supplied with the] A> Matteson 47, A Williams 1. Mr Trumbull ioe vanes ae et Deli — rae is an anti-Nebraska democrat; He resides at the market can afford ; aud thelr Bar well stocked | Betivitie, and is the representative elect frum rages of Uie most favorite kinds and best 4 “ . Qualities, together with a choice lot of Cigars of se ee Eighth Oongressional dis:rict to the next perior brands, = ouse of Representatives Of course be wiil WILLIAM F. BENTER, | resign his seat in the House jan 31—eo6t PETER M. DUBANT ———oOOOOOSSS: THE LATE MR. MEALE’S PICTURES, | 468s: Mott Bedell's Line. <i, "PORE RAEELED FOR EV 20@ CHANCES! New YoRK, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON CITY, AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BACH PACKETS. i ie LINE OF PACKETS SAILS WEE trom pier 14 Bast River, New York, and if necesmary, and are Composed of the fullowing class versely: dew schr. 4. V. Bedetl, Redell, master New sehr. Mott B.dell, A. V. "Tredwel). “St. Thomas of Vill nueva, giving Alms to the Poor.” a copy of Munilo, by one of his pupils and d by that great artisi—said to be equal to the Oviginal, cost $4,000, PRize 2. “The adoration of the Wise Men of the East,” a genu ne Murillo ; cost $3,000. Schs. an B, Wm. Oliver, master, prise 3 r, lo As % “ Head of our Saviour,” by Correggio; cost gi au.| Seth > Rolant tA. 8 Caagh Seg) cen, eunaen, Prize 4 <a 4 é Rehr. Greewray, Wilwn, master ‘These vessels are all fast sailors, and the masters men of experienge m the trade, ont the only regu jar line of Warhington City packets. MOTT BE. ELL, Wall street, N.Y.” 3. 8. MASTEKS & SONS, Alexandna, Va. THOMAS RILEY, Washington and D.C. NOTICE. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. NAVE this day received a: d opened a great vari J ely of CLOCKS, WATCHES, and JPWELKY. Sood Clocks from $1 50 to 15, alt warranted onc “ Head of the Blessed Virgin,” by Carreggio; cost 0 A. MATLACK is authorized to receive in this city, of whom ti ye 4, or of srs. TAYLOR & MAURY. money received on ace-unt .of the Raffle will ited in Bank until the drawing takes place, will be duly announced. From the National Intellizencer. Articles similar to the annexed We have observed in several distynt papers, contained in weir Wash ington correspon: We are glad t» see that« is withing to dispose of a part rd W. Alende, » had oppor be de) whic feb 1G" Jong residen-e in Spa tunities, his opulence cnabled him to indulge, for seles of the Guest paintings in Spaim— } year. Also, gold and silver Watehes im great that tre use of pieterial riches. The dis. ety, silver Watches from $8 to 35 ; gold lever Watches from $25 to @1 58 and a great assortment Jewelry, alt of which will ke sold cheaper than gods of same quality can he bonglt in tis city. Those wishing to get goad Crocks world do well to buy from me, ax f pat all my Clocks im ender be fore setting thou. Call ant see for yourselves, at the Mock & Watch ble. From the Boston Chronicle. Cw F p’vevrer or Art.—<everal chef d’uevres of Murillo, Correggia, and other mast rs, which were from broug in during reyciutionary umes vy] Emporium of J. ROBINSON, the late RL Wo Meade, have elicited the adimira ion 349 opposne Browns? Hotei. of connoisseurs during the past wee jan 101m (intet) of the Capitol. ‘They are to be ¢ ' weed: benefit of a dau ber of Me Meade, residing York, after an opportunity has been given to the public for an examination. feb uf _M. A. TYSON & SISTERS’ SEMINARY FUR YOUNG LADIFS, fl. SEMKEN, JEWELER, No. 330 Pa. avenue, he:waen 9th and 10th streets, Offers for sale a magnificent assortment of DIAMOND JEWELRY, ‘vta, Breastpins, Earrings, Seal Ringe ains, Seals, tack- On F, between 12th and Uvh streets, Washing‘on. | et, Pencils, Thimbles, Trinkets, ete * "HE econd term of this institution commences All articles are warranted as repeesented and sot I on Wednesday, the 7th of the present mouth, unusually low. jaw and will expire on the Ist day of July nex . Circulars may be had at the principal bookstores in the city or at the seminary. feb6 6 WATCHES! WATCHES! F YOU wish a warranted pee thuekeeper, at a reasonable price, you are invited to call e my selected stock of fine Engtish and Geneva Watches for bidies anc gents. . il. SEMKEN, No. 330 Pa. av., betwern 9h and 10th sis jan'18—eoiMar4 NEW POLKA. J UST published and for sale at ITLBUS & HITZ? Music Depot, the TUNEWS POLKA, Composed and dedicated to Sacos Mithus, E-q., by J. Bxputa, embellished with a beauutul and cor rect likenes: of the vete:an tuner. ig 25 cents. : we Urade supplied ou very liberal terms. febé wf - ig BANKING HOUSE OF PAIRO & NOURSE, : oO, Uaited States Treasury. .VA EN'IINES. Rome, Stocks and other securitics purchased W E have this morning received the Lurgist and and ould. eent per annum al mao Cuitad asso. ent GE. Valentines eves]. Interest ot he rite af ane sie cont pe cen before offered in this city, consisti- g of every styl-,| Swed On deposits when left finish aud priee to suit <i kinds fase CEall ages | ~ Jan 946m sexes and Conditions, all of which we Will run off at such prices as suit the times. ~ See Sa: JOUN F. RLLIB, ®. eon ave near corner Tenth sticets. .L continue to furni-h Plans, cetai ape a ae ; preen ond epocibications af buildings of Pest and Quarto Diaries for 1855 ior sate by | every Jeseraption, and also to superintend their cree <jau 8a FRANCK TAYLGK. | uo. feb lmay © we SKINS, Architect. s AE mask (Pa. avenue, between end streets,) WASHINGTON, D.C.