Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Swinpuise Exrraorpixany.—Under this head the Warrenton Flag of Saturday last, says: “An individual calling himself Martin de Marix, Brevet Major—came to Warrenton on Menday last and put up at the Warren Green Hotel. He t a letter of introduction to one of the ministers of our town from a minis. pe in Washi rl City. This gave him coun- ance, w! om: t other. wise have denied ~~? oe poke and treated as a gentleman until the following ap- peared in the Weshington Star.” - Here follows the account given in the Star under the caption “An Imposter” on Thurz- — The Flag continues : “The description given above corresponded in every respect so completely with the Major Marix, that 2 was immediately arou- aed. A committee of citizen waited upon him and informed him of the suspicion: against him. He could not satisfy the gentle- men upon any point, but said he would satisfy them when he could hear from Wash- ington city. He desired to know the conse- quences of his failing to produce the evidence, when the exercise called “riding on a rail’’ was explained to him, he then enquired whether it would burt much—and was in- formed that it depended much upon the shar- ness of the ‘ rail.” A new pair of beots which we very much ex pect belonged to Mr. Anderson, of Washing- ton city, was found on him. He then demanded an a with whom to consult. He failed to convince his attorney of bis character, but said that if he left here in the morning he should claim the right to return and prove his identity. We have ne doubt that the Cheva'ier de Masi of the Washington Star, and Major M. de Marix,are very nearly, if not entirely, one and the same individual. His appearance is that of a slightly cross- eyed spectacld ——, about 5 feet 11 inches high, pged between 25 and 30 years. Had with bim epauletts, military sash, spurs, and says he if an officer in the French Army who has been to the Crimea—and that he was com pelled to leave Europe because of his compli- cation in a duel. P. 8. Since the above was in print, the un- fortunate individual above mentioned has at- tempted either to eommit suicide or to further impose upon the community by feigning to have poisoned himseif. ‘the physicians have been unable to discover any substance of a Poisonous nature, in the emissions from his stomach. He wrote a letter to Mr. Beckham stating that gambling had been the cause of his offence mentioned in the Star, and direct- ing the sale of his watch to pay his hotel bill. He is now reviving and the physicians con- sider him in no danger Whether he did at- tempt poison or not, we do not undertake to say, the physicians do not believe that he has poisoned himself, though they will continue to watch bis case.”’ Our compositor made Marix, ag written by us, read Maai. Mors New Counterreits.—We extract from Bicknell’s Reporter, the following list of new covnterfeits : Bank of Chester County, West Chester, Pa. 20's, altered from 5’s. Vignette, milk maid, farm house, cattle, &c. On either a medallion head New York Bank, Hadley, N. Y.—i0’s, a!- tered from I's. Vignette, an eagle on a tree. Butchers’ & Drovers’ Bank, Providence, R. I—10's, <Itered from 1’s. Vignette, a drove of cattle. Quinebaug Bank. Norwich, Conn.—5’s and 10’s altered from 1’s, Vignette, locomotive and cars. Merchants’ Bank, Lynchburg, Va—5’s, spurious. Vignette, two female figures, child, shipping, dc. Ship on rightend. Miik maid en left end. Wollstood, Banks & Co, en- gravers. These notes have been altered to all the “‘Merchants’s Bank”’ in the United States. Elliott Bank, Boston.—5’s, letter N, Mize- rably executed, needs but a look to condemn it. Bank of Commerce, Baltimore—5’s, spuri- ous. Vignette, female and shield—over the latter the words Agriculture and Commerce. Female on right ard sailor on left end. Im- pression dark. These notes have been al- tered to “Bank of Commerce, Philadelphia,” “Bank of Commerce, New York,”” and proba- bly all institutions of this title in the United States. Farmers’ Bank, Orwell, Vt. 5's, letter A Vignette, reaper reclining. On right end a fe male, and on icft medallion head. Orwell spelled with one “L.”” Engraving coarse. Bank of Commerce, New London, Ct 5's. Vignette, female ard shicld—over the latter | the words Agriculture and Commerce. Fe- male cn right and sailor on left en@ ilas a very dirty black appearance. armers’ & Mechanics’ Bank, Philadelphia 5's spurious. Vizne:te, Pennsylvania Coat of Arms, which is wholly unlike the genuine. Rockingham Bank, Portsmouth, N. H. 20’s altered from l's. Viguetie, State Capi‘ol. Mechanica’ Bank, Williamsburg, N. Y. and 10's altered from I's. steering a versel. Bank of Lath, Bath, N. Y 5’a, 10’s and 20's altered from 1’s. Vignette, interior of a black- smiths shop. Mechanics’ & Traders’ Bank, Jersey City. 10's, spurious. Vignette, female figure, one arm resting on a sheaf of wheat—female figure on each end, not countersigned by Register. Wellston, Hanson & Co. Farmerg: & Mechanivs’ Bank, Easton. 5’s, spurious. Vignette, Arms of State Penna. On left ond medallion; on right end, female figure. Merchants’ Benk, Burlington, Vt. 5's epu- — Vignette, two females. Miserably ex- ecuted. 8 Vignette, sailor [cosmunicateD. | Our Ixstitutions Exexp.ivinp —Messrs Editors: A little incident occurred in one of the city churches yeeterday, which beautiful. ly illustrates “the working of our irstiu tons.” Services had already commenced in the Kev Mr. Sunderland’s church, on 44 street, when three strangers entered and ad- vanced up the centre aisle. Looking for seats to the right and left over the well-filled house, they had proceeded to the middle of the eburch, when the stranger in advance, sceing @ pew which contained but two Occupant, a —— and Isdy, stopped before its dcor as asking for admission. The gentleman im- mediately arose, and with a kind and digni- fied gesture invited the strangers in Then, for the first time, did the Stranger recognise in the ccoupant of the pew the honored Chief Magistrate of the nation. Evidently taken by ——— and fearing lest it might be regarded an intrusion, he retreated step or two, and waived bis companions— two distinguished gen- tlemen from the Seuth—into the President's slip, and himself occupied a seat which was yolitely offered to him in an adjoining one. The grace and urbanity of the President were admirable, but admirable as they were, they sink into insignificance when viewed in connection with the simplicity and true repub- lican feeling which shone even it so trivial an act, and whi2h magnify au oflice second in dig- nity, importance, and po to pone on the eaith. True dignity is simple, and needs neither hollow ceremony nor the supercilious Srown to make itscif felt and reay ected Monday, Feb.19, 1859. Civis Tax Ixvisince Coat —Westated, last week, that » singular exchange of coats had been Made atthe fair. On Saturday we were in- formed that the person baving seen the notice im the Star bad returned it to the doorkeeper, and bad requested him { speak to us to make the correstion, as he said it wae done by mis- take. Our courte:y is provertial, and we can- Bot but comply with his sclicitation, but we must do it in eee own Ea. The two coats Were very rimilar in color and yualit , one being black and nearly new, and the ahae a gray that had <ecn its best days. Now, when we remember the brilliant lighte which shine im the hall, an optical delusion w id be very likely to occur and the coats mist cae for the other, especially as they were much alike incolor We trast the explanation will be satisfactor; to the gentleman ; bat if not Wo canoot atsiet bim forthe; Owner WanveD —Une of the Uuards picked up & hair braceies, with gold « a«p and locket, on the avenue last Bight, wick the owner cap have by calling on Captain Birch A Saniovs Arrarr.—This morning an affair ocourred on Twelfth street near the bridge that is likely te result in the death of one :f the les, The difficulty o: ted in the familiarity of a child about years old ith in the house. The man’s 0 was Daniel Gould, and the obild, it is said, al him in the face, when he grew angry threatened to whip the child. Mr. Heary Webster, who was present, interfered, and some words passed between him and Gould. This morning some angry words pas:ei again between them, and Webster orderel Gould from the house and he refused to go. A fight ensued, and during the fight, Gould stabbed Webster in the abdomen, inflicting a wound from which his entrails gushed. Gould at- tempted to escape, but was arrested by officers Panning and Wonara. It is thought the wound will prove fatal to Webster, and Gould was sent to jail by Justice Clark to await the result of the wound and a further hearing. E.R. 0.’8, ArrENtion!—The following, in the handwriting of the editor of the Truth, was found in our letter box this morning : E. R. 0. Attention! Feb 19 1855 at 5 o’clock P. M. in Justice B K Morsalls office, 6 st. near C st. will be tried the three most re- 1 aeapetaered cittsens that abused The Editor of © Truth, in the National Hotel on the 11 inst, which was so graphicly discribed in The Evening Star on the 13 & 14—Let every E. R O. be on hand To See that Justice is done To The Editor of The Truth. By order of your Ist President, and The Author of The E. R. 0. Tae Great Rarrix,—There seems to be a determined spirit manifested that the beau tiful automaton singing bird shall be retained in our midet. The chances are rapidly being taken, and we advise our friends to call at the establishmen' of Messrs. Hilbus & Hitz, Star Buildings, and procure a chance ere it is too late. Sce advertisement in another column. Tue Errzct or CaReLessNess.—Last week, we noticed an accident that occurred at Haven- ner’s bakery, by which a little boy was se- verely lacerated by thecutting machine. The day after that occurred, another boy was hurt by foolishly running his rs in the pu! leys that regulate the machine. He placed’ his fingers on the wheels, and fo'lowed them with his hand while turning. But, finally, one of his fingers was caught in the machine, and the end of it cut off. Persons emplcyed about machinery can never bs too carefal. Orvicers —The following is a correct list of the officers of Franklin Fire Company re cently elected: President, Robt. E Woyle; vice president, Jos. Williamson; secretary, Geo. Crossfield ; assistant do. R. G Eckloff; Treasurer, W H. Fanning; keeper of appare- tus, Thos. I, Martin; captain of engine, H. S. Ward; directors of engipe, J. T. Chancey, Jos. S. Sessford; captain of hose, Thos. Martin ; directors of hose, Jno. B. Medley, Jes. B. Moran, E. Fitsgerald; standing com- mittee, R E. Doyle, J. Williamson, H 8. Ward, T. L. Martin, G. R. Crossfield; com- mittee on contributing members, W. H. Fan- ning, E. C. Eckloff, A. Tait. Loarixe ox Corners.—Is there no ordi- nance in our Corporation to break up the habit ot loafing on the corners of streets It has of late become a source of great annoyance to the respectable ladies who promenade tho Avenue, who cannot take their customary walk without encountering some or other of these impudent fellows gazing them full in the face, and oftentimes making uso of improper language within their hearing. If there be any ordinance in existence to put a stop there to, we trust our authoritics wil at once en- force it. : Uncte Tom as mx 18.—This piece, now being enacted at the National Theatre, is ad- wirable. It shows the real condition of the slaves at the South in contradistinction to that miserable abortion of Southern life, which has been eo frequently presented on the boards of the Northern stage Those fond of seoing good plays well enacted should go to the Na- tional to-night. AxotHer Yer —The demand for tickets to Macallister’s golden entertainments being still on the increase, it will be seon that be gives another on Tuesday, 20th, on even a more at- tractive +cale than before. Those who neglect to buy tickets io time will, assuredly, ogain be shut out. Saturpay Nicut —Last Saturday night, our citizens were much disturbed by drunken per- sons, who were yelling and howling about the streets. The guards were kept busy trying to keep the peace by persuasion; and where that would not do, by enforcing the law. James E. Murpocu.—We learn that this’ 4% = istinguished American actor will appear in city one evening this week, when be will be sustained by a talented stock company. co Warcn Rerorns.—-S. J Fearson, disorderly in the theatre, fine and costs; John Keefe, slave, do, do; John Lyons, Profanity, do.; Ludwig Lewis, drunk and disorderly in mar ket, dismi. 3, Charles Coombs, profanity, fine and costs; John Edsor, do; do; William Eaton, disorderly, dismissed ; Peter McCavey, ! drunk, do; Jabez Jay, disturbing the peace, security; Jas. Murray, do, do; Jno. Hurbert, assaulting females, ent to jail; Martin Teuby, larceny, sont to jail. 4rticks at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Tustitute. It is our intention, under this heading, from day to day, as space will permit, to give a description of the many useful, ingeneous and excellent articles on exhibition. Throughout the Fair this inventive gonius of American art and skill may be seen, and a short deli- neation thoreof cannot fail to interest the reader. Musical Instruments —We have on exhi- bition at the Fair a large number of musical instruments from the mest celebrated manu- facturers in the United States. Mr. Ellis, on Pennsylvania avenue bas deposited four pianos there, cne from the factory of Hallet, Davis & Co., Boston; two manufactured by Bacon & Ravens, New York; and another from the house of Messrs Knabe, Gaehle & Co., of Bal- timore. These pianos were made for Mr. E for exhibition, and may be relied on as first rate instruments in all respects. Any one intonding to purch se a piano should at once secure one of these. Mr. E exhibits a very superior guitar, Tilton’s patent, which bas ara! maraapies to be preferabie to any other kind. In the painting room Mr. E has placed an oi! painting: painted at Naples. and a raised print of the Madona and Child. Both are superi »r epecimens of the fine arts. Dana’s Patent Hand Corn Planter.—This is tru'y one of the most ingenious and useful inventions ef the day. Its ¢xcellence consists in performing the work with the utmcst ac- curacy and speed It is sO exceedingly sim- ple, that any one, by two minutes explanation, can useit It may emphatically be termed a selfacting machine. It is already in ex- tensive use, ag we learn, at the North, and we have no doubt, if our farmers would cal! at the fair, in the machine department, where it is to be seen, they would at once decide in its favor, as being saperior to any corn planter yet presented. It has already received the prize premium at several agricultural fairs Fancy Articles. Sheli Work, &e —Amongst the many novelties that attract considerable attention in the fair, is a case from the estab- lishment of Ilutchineon & Monro, Pennsyl- vania avenue © It consists of come mognifi cent shell work. in the shape of boxes, pis cusbions, and various other articles. They really elegant, and would bo a pret'y and bone ornament to any ladies parlor and work table. They have also in the same casa two ladies’ hats, which are ft tocrown any vesuty. A visit to their store, and an examination of the variety of goods just opened, cannot fail to afford pleagure. Prize Cake —Every visitor at the Fair hos taken a look at this handsome Msmmoth Cako. manufactured by Mr Weaver, thekeer- et of the fameus reztaurantin the Halli. We learn that there ere alarge sumber of valu- tbic ee rings deposi therein, god that i ia ic be disposed of at 50 ots a pound, so that it may traty be called a prize cake Those who wish to Leceme possessed of one of these spiend.l gitts, should at onee record their patnes on the list, now lying in the refresh- ment room in the hall. EORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. S.bbath School Fuir—Our Harbor—Verdict of Inquest—College Cadets—Markets. Grorgetown, Feb. 19, 1855. The teachers and scholars of the Bryantown Mission Sabbath School are busily engaged in making preparations for a fair for the benefit of the school. We understand that they will have quite a-collection of useful and fancy articles for sale, and that a handsome supper will be set out each evening for the accommo- dation of those who may patroniz® the fair. It will be held in the room now occupied by the school, and will be opened to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at six o'clock We ho} the friends of bath schools will liberally patronizethem. The little nucleus formed but afew months ago by some benevolent Iadie# and gentlemen has already grown to a school of bpagreiaey Come and is _ oe good im the borhood among the children, many of chem were before nearly entirely neglected. We are aiso informed that the work on the new church for the mission will be resumed as soon as the weather will permit, and will be pushed forw rd to completion as fast as possible. Our harbor is again clear of ice The steamer Salem left this morning with the ee schooner Arc'ic, of the Messrs Dodge's ine, in tow. She is laden with flour and bound for New York Several vessels that have been ice-bound below are hourly ex to arrive. Amonz-them are northern packets laden with merchandise. ‘f The coroner’s jury in the case of the man Ash, noticed in the Star of Saturday, have found @ verdict of accidental drowning It appeared that he left his boarding house on Thursday evening, about eight o'clock, with two bottles to buy some liquor, and that he bought two pints of liquor at the gtog shop of Rose Ann Staunton, and started to go home, and was not seen again until Saturday, when he was found drowned in canal lock No. 4 The college cadets, in full uniform, paraded several of our streets this morning en route to the villa where they intend ee the day. They were headed by a fine band of martial music, and mado a very handsome and soldier like appearance indeed. The beautiful ani- forms of the company, and the sweet strains of music from the band, attracted great atten- tion, especially from the ladies. No change in the flour or grian market face our last report of Saturday. prices re- main the same. Spectator. 4LEXANDRIA CORBESPONDERCE. Churches — Celebration Arrangements—In- cevdiarism— Presentation. ALEXANDRIA, February 18, 1855. The pleasant weather and bright sunshine has drawn crowds to our churches to-day. Little is stirring worthy of record. The meeting convened at Carson’s restau- rant to secure an appropriate celebration of the coming 22d, was presided over by the Mayor. Resolutions requesting the Mechani- oal Artillery to fire a salute, inviting Edgar Snowden, Esq., to deliver the oration, and Fendall Marburgh, Esq , to read the Farewell Address, were adopted ; the clergy, military, firemen, &c., were request@@ to participate, and cowmitiees appointed to carry out the ctpeaie of the meeting. uring the progress of the conflagration on Thuraday night, a daring attempt was made to fire the engine house of the Iydraulian Fire Company A box about six inches by twelve, filled with lampwick and other com- bustibles saturated with camphene, was placed beneath the inside steps and set on fire. For- tunately some of the wa'ch passing in tha! direction made a timely discovery of the fire ard extinguished it before serious damage was done. Some time siace some yillain mn- tilated, at midnight, the superb suction of this company. We learn that the companys intend requesiing our city authorities to offer a reward for the apprehenzion of the incen diary. At the clove of the engagement of Keenan's troupe at Washington hall, 2 large number ot our citizens united in presenting a valuable Watch to Mr Whaley as a alight testimonial of their estimation of his genius as an actor and his worth as a man Aut Determiner eee sg Petpet MS i TH hight to: de rystal P. ards of the Ma ehuret's Ga'lery iu thie city is on Pa. avenus, betw. 6th streets. feb 17 (C77 WATCUES.—Members of Congress and others in Want of 4 first rate timekeeper woulrl do well to make A eclection that ed before 5 the « ment ¢ us at present, embi descrip ion, all warranted, and at prices certain os similar articles-can be purchared for in any city iu this country. M. W. GALT & BRO., jau 20—dtr Pa. avenue between 9 and Loti: ets NOAH WALKER & CO., embrace the Palitet or Su, t Overcoat, Overaac ‘and blue Cloth Dr able colors, Cassimer, Bus lke, &c., black Aoewkin Cassimer, Cassimer Pantal sta, Overcoats, &c. soturers they are enabled and w uirts of superiwr fit, Collars, Glover, on hand. ats of all fasii Velvet V their own mau the very lowest p Ties, &., of late etyles LITIS, Throat Diseases, Hacking Congh, 8 of imprudent ose of Mercury, no foine has ever been discovered which has effe-te rrhre by «alivatiog, Hacking C: Bronchial Affections, Liver Disease, Neuralgia, and i matisz, hive all been relieved and cared in & wonderful mauner, by the great purifier of tie blood, Carter's Spanish ixtare. Dene caes ol Mr =: M. Revised tome ahewis satisfy avy who doubt. Cal on the Agent and procures pamphlet, containing cures, which will astound you. 'o*Seo advertisement. ot diseanes produc G2 Jor SniLtincTON receives all pers as fast as published. He ts BiPSther Magazines, large and good aseortment of Blauk Books and Stationery at ie Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor Pa, avenue and 454 st. On the 15th instant, by the Rev. Mr. JOUN PETERS, of Washing LINA A. GRAY, the only daught Gray, of Alexandria, Va. D ° At Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation, on the 3ist of January, 1855, EUGEVE JOSEPH MORRISON, in the 19th year of ns age, only son of Licut. Ca). L. Morrison, U. 8. Army. NEW POLKA. UST pubhished and for sale at HILBUS & UITZ Music Depot, the TUNER’S POLKA, Composed and dedicaied to Jacob Hilbus, E-q., by J. Esputa, embellished with a beautitul and cor rect likeoes: of the veteran tuner. Price 25 cents. The trade supplied on very liberal terms. feb6 tf H. SEMKEN, JEWELER, No. 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streats., Offers fur sale a magnificent assortment of DIAMOND JEWELRY, Gold Bracelets, Brea-tpins, Earrings, Seal Rings Wedding Rings, Fob and Vest Chairs, Seals, Lock. é@ts, Pencils, Thimbles, Trinkets, etc Allarticles are warranted as represented and sold unusually low. nig OBINSON’S PRAC i Courts of Justice in England and the United States, by Conway Robinson, of Richmond, Va.; vol 1—price 96, just published. feb9 FRANCK TAYLOR. \) OTIC E.— Whereas John Kor and Caroline Korff, his wife, live apirt, under a deed of sep- aration, the public are herby warned not to trust the aid Cnroiine on account of the subscriber, whe is not responsible fer any debts contracted by her and wil not ray the same. JOHN KORFF. feb 3—law3w* NOTICE TO DEBTORS. LL the accounts of the late firm of of GEO. W. GARRETT & CO., and of mot THOM. AS & DYER, in the lumber bw im this city, have been placed in my hands, with instructions to have the same sett! d or seeured forthwith. All persons in wise indebted to the firms above mentioned wii jease attend at ence, and save expense. WM. H. WARD, Atiorney, Office over Todd & Co.’s Hat Store. feb 13 -enQtw HANAWH, Wa. Canis iWetes M. SNYDER &CN., and Pa ue aay, Va., Notes bought aad sold nk & CO, a 5 » Withers & Co's Exchange Bank Notes bought wud sold by A.M. SNYDER & CO, feb 8-—eolm 2 For Sale and Rent. ——————— ee REAT BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE AND Slaves.—I have for sale some valuable louses and LotsBrick and frame, in city. Also, some valuable Slaves—Men, Women, and cash. . I. MASSEY, Ageni feb 19—31* : —_——— OR RENT—THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to dispusre of his stock and firtarcs of a Con- sionery Establishment on High, one door from Bridge street, Georgetown. The stand ts one of the best, being an old established stand, with a good run ofcustom. To a person who wishes to engage in business a fine chance 1s offered B. F. EVANS, Agent. feb 16—3t (Organ) OR RENT—A CONVENIENT modern. ‘built, two story and attic brick Nouse, in a healthy and good neighborhood. The houre contains nine good rooms and a kitcken, good yard attached—it is nearly new having been occupied but a short time. fo a good tenant the rent will be moderate. Por terms apply to R. B. IRONSIDE, 358 Ninth street, Pee ry ye 11 General Land Office, feb 16—4t* EO FS RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS— A two-sto y frame House, with back building, containing six rooms, on 13'4 street, between B and C streets south. Apply to . A. DOUGHERTY, next door. A three-story Frame, with basement, on N. York avenue, between 4th and 5th sts. west. A three-story Frame, with back building, on I st. north, between 4th and 5th sts. west. Apply for the two last mentioned to JAMES W. BARKER, on H street north, between 12th and 13th sts. west. Also a two-story Prame. with back Montgomery strect, G-orge:own. DICKSON & KING, feb 7—eott own. ah oo AND FOR SALE —I will sell at public sale, at Mr. Thomas Grimes’ Store, in Spalding's dis- {rict, on the 10th day of Maech next ensuing, one hundred acres of land, more or less, 30 acres cleared and a portion in grain, the balanee well timbered, This lot adjoins the lands of jas Grimes, Dr. P. H. Heiskell, and Dr. Ganton, hly estimable neigh- bors. There is a portion of meadow land very desi- rable, finely wntered—the distance from Alexandria is about three miles, and from Washington six or seven. There are good situations for gardening. The sale to commence at 12 7’clock. Mr. Grimes will show the lot. or the subscriber. a a om Posdete ted TOLSON. 'rince George Count; jaryland. feb 12—LawtWarl6 [The Weekly Sun, building, on 7 Balt., will copy once a week until 10t% March, and forward one copy each week to Mcunt Welby Post Office, Prince George county, Md., and fo-ward the account to the subscriber. } TORE FOR RENT—IN BRICK BUILDING on the corner of Pa, aventie and Fourteenth st., Opposite Wiilards’ Hotel, a good location for a fir t class Book and Stationery, Tailor; Boot and Shoe, Drug, or Fancy Store. Possession can b- had im, mediately. None need apply but those who can bring the best of references. Apply at Willards’ Hotel. feb 16—1w DRUG STORE FOR SALE IN OVE OF THE most desirable’ positions in Washington, doing a fine business. With it there is a most excellent and valuable Soda Water Apparatus. The soda wa- ter business is one of the best in Washington. Ad dress “X W,”? Washington. feb 13—-2w Fe RENT OR EXCHANGE—For Georgetown or City Property, a small and well cultivated Farm in Fairfax county, Va. Enquire of J. ORME, reste and Congress sts., No. 87. feb 6—t COMMODIOUS DWELLING FOR RENT.— The large and commodious dwelling at the corner of 11th street and Pa. avenue, containing 17 large rooms, with a fine kitchen in the brsement, having a fine cellar and back yard, the whole being in fine repair, is now torrent. Its excellent loca tion and fine accommodations make it one of the most desirable places for a large bearding house or dwelling in Washington. For terms apply at the Star office. feb 8 -1fF OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily lorated Building Lots, 24 feet front by 150 feet deep, on graded streets, ean, until spring, be bought at the exceeding low price of $79, payable $5 per month Title indisputable, Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hail. jan S—6in JCHN POX, Secretary. Ql TORAGE.—Those having Furniture, Diy Goods S Groceries, &c., to be stored, will find smple ac commodations in the large, airy, flag stone paved and Dry Basements under the Star office. corner Pa ue and Eleventh st. Apply at the Star office. a3l— y J] ANTED—A NURSE, SLAVE. ENQUIRE at D. Clagett’s, next door to corner of Ninth strect and Pennsylvania avenue. r fb 19—3r ANTED.—A YOUTH, OF 16 ) EARS OF age, who is a first ra'c penman, would li to have « place as bookkeeper or clerk in sone re spectable busines. The brst of recommendations given. Address ‘ZY X,” Evening Star office, or “erry,” through the Gcorgetown Post office. feb 16-1f W AITERS WANT’LD—TWO TH Waiters (white.) Enquire at cb 17 —St WASBI :@.0N &ALEXANDBIA AMBOAT.—The splendid and dious steamer GE AGE ar trips THURSDé/ attention pa d to Freight. Fare FIVE CENTS, fatham’s splendid tine of Coaches connect with the baat, E. A. RYTHER, Captain. feb 14-7 SEW RESTAU-ZANT, Pennsylvania avenue, North side, betweon Third and Four and-a half st». (Formerly the Metropolis,) - NOW THE ELDORADO RESTAURANT. CLEMENT REYNOLDS, (late of Willards? Hotel,) Begs to iuform his friends and the public generally, leased the house formerly knw’ »polis Restaurant, two doors above t States: el, no:th side Pa. avenue, he has re tited, e furnished, and re orgai the same in a neat and handsome style, und e name of the “ELDORADO RESTAURANT!” where he invites them to call, as he can furnish them with first quality Liquors, such as SKANDIEs, WHISKIES, CORDIALS, WINES, ALES, &c. AND CIGARS. Of every brand and to suit all tastes. Tis lohg experience in this business at Willards’ and el-ewhere, justifi s him in assuming to have sttch thorough knowledge of it as will enable him 0 present acti eroge attraction to his visiters. IS EATING SALOON will at all times contain every delicacy the market and season affords, selected with an eye to quatity and which will be prepared by a masterly hand. He has organized his e tablisiinent so that gentle men will always enjoy quiet without ob rus:on by any one, and is determined that it shall always ex hibit order, comfort, and ease, combined with cle gance and ks attention from those in his emplry. feb 13— SPLENDID RAFFLE. ILL be Raffled for as soon as the requisite number of Chances =o taken, the fol towing splend d and costly articles, viz: Ist Pie One splendid gold — Sake as containing an Automaton Singing d and 8day Chronometer, mo-t beautifully decorated and adorned with enamelled PSS. p000es:ssccsescocosseetes ed poosseceoesessees 1 2d Prize. Oue Lady's Gold Watch, richiy set with Diamonds and Painting on Enamel... 3d Prize. One Lady's Goia Watch, richly set with Diamonds, hind Painting on Enamel. 4th Prize. One Gents Full Jeweled Pateut Lever (with Compensator) gold Hunting Ware no 120 ‘Beac ‘The raffle will take place at Hilbus & Hitz’ Mu sic Depot, Star Buildings, comer Pa. avenue and 11th street, where Tickets can be procured and the articles are on exhibition. Persons desirous of possessing some of the most superb articles of workmanship ever exhibited, have now an opportunity offered them of obtaining euch al an extrespely low price. Call and examine for yourselves at the Music De pot of HILBUS & HITZ, Star Buildings, between the hours of 9 o’clock a. m. and 6 p. m. feb 7—1f MUTUAL EIBE INSURANCE COMPARY, OF THE DiSTFICT OF COLUMBIA, Chartered by Congress, — - FFERS to the citizens of the Distict the safert and ebcapest means of insurance against joss by fire on all descriptions of property, as may be seen by an examination of the charter and by laws. Applications for insurance can be made to ihe un- dersigned or aj ihe office, Columbia Tince, Seventh street and Louisiana avenue, whese cxpies of the ebarter anit by laws may be pre. nred. DLYRSES WARD, President. Monazers Thomas Bingden, Ulysses Ward, Dr. F. Hower, J. C. MeKelden, John Van Riswick, P. W. Browning and M. G. Emery. an 3l—eolm Auction Bales OTICE.—By viriue ofa writ of = Na by BK one of the Aco haneyar Tas Peace in and for the county of Washing:on, D. C. at the suit of Joseph Stabier, Against the goo cha.tels of John Hammond. to I have siezed and taken in execufion all the right, title aml jnterest of the said John Hanimond, in and ta ‘one horse, w: and harness, and 1 hereby give notice that on SATURDAY, the 24th February, 1855, at 10 o’clock a. m , in front of the Centre Market House, in said county of Washingten, D.C » will offer fr sale the said goods and cliattcl« so siezed and taken in execution to the highest bidder for cash. H. A. MARYMAN, feb 17—3t* Constab'e SO By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctic ere i bee SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE and Lo:.—By virtue of a deed of trurt from Wm F. Aus in and wife, bearinc d-te on the 6h day of January, 1854, and recorded in S.iber J. A. 8., No. 70, folios 33, 337, 338, 31, and 340, the subscriber will sel, at bublie sale, on MONDAY, the Sh day of March, 1855, at 434 o'clock, p. m., on the premi ses, on First sireet cast, between N and O #reet« south, part of Lot 5, in square « uth of square 741, fronting 69 feet 11 inches on said Fir-t street, by 75 feet deep, on a 60 feet alley, together with the builc- ings and improvemerts, which consist ofa well and substantially built two--tory frame dwelling-honse. The terms of sale will be: One half cash, and the balance in equa! paymen x and twelve month: for notes bearing mierest fro: 'y Of sale, secured by deed in trust upen the property. If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale the property will be resol’, ot the risk a expen-e of the purchaser, upon oue week © All conveyancing at ex re Of purchaser. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trusiec. JAS. C. McGUIRE, fel 10—co&ds Auctioneer. By J.C. MeGUIRK, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF HOUSE AND Lor.— On THURSDAY afternoon, March Jet, 1855, at 4 o'clock, on the premises, by Virtue of a deed 0” trust to the subscriber, b arng date the 14: May, 1852, and duly recorded in Liber J. A. S., Ne. 40, folios 438, 439, and 430, onc of the land records for Washington county, [ shall sell the north half of Lot No 19, in Square 293, fronting 23 feet 4 iache= on 1h street west, between north C and D wtreet, running back 100 feel to a wide aliey, with improve- ments, consisting of a substantial brick dwelling Terms: One third cath; the resdue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by adeci of trust on tlic premises. NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trusice. JAS. C. McGUIRE, feb 12—eokd: Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. MALL AND DESIRABLE MARKET FARM at Public Auction.—On SATURDAY, February Mth, at 12 o'clock, in » At my Auction Roome, I shall sell a small market farm, containing 24 acres, situated about six miles dietant from the Centre Market, and one ha'f mile from the Seveath street Plank Road, and immediately opposite the Farm of F. P. Blair, Psq - _ The impr_vements consist of a small frame dwel- ling house, eg stable, corn erib, and other necrest ry outbuildings. There i< a good spring of water on the Mace, also, some choice fruit trees in bearing goo nd m ale peremptory and title feet. Terms: One-third cash; The residwe im six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed ef trust on the premises. JAMES ©. MoGUIRE, feb 16—4 Awriioutsr. ee —llleleleeESE=___E___— THE LATE MR. MEADF’S PICTURES. ry\o BE RAFFLED FOR IN 200 CHANCES AT $25 EACH. PRIZE xO.1 “St. Thomas of Vill nueva, giving Alms to the Poor,” a copy of Murillo, by one of his pupils and touched by that great artist—said to be equal to the Original, eost $4,000. Prize 2. “ The adoration of the Wise Men of the East,” a genu‘ne Murillo ; cost $3,000, Prize 3 “ Head of our Saviour,” ae aera cost $1,000. prize 4, “ Head of the Blessed Virgin,” by Carreggio; cost 069. Mr. S.A. MATLACK is authorized to recvive subscriptions in this city, of whom ticket# may be obtained, or of Me xs AYLOR & MAURY. All money received on account of the Raffle will be deposited in Bank until the drawing tmkes place, which will be duly annonnced. From tie National InteNigencer. Articles similar to the annexed we have observed in several distant papers, contained in their Wash- ington correspondence. We are glad to sre thata member of the family is willing to dispose of a part of the rare collection of the tote Richard W. Meade, who, during his long residence in Spain, had oppor: tunities, which his opulence enabled him to in for selecting many of the finest paintings in Sps that trearure-house of pictorial riches. The $1 dis- turbed stute of the country at the ume, morcever, made itfavorable for obtaining many gems of art which would otherwise never have been’ purchesa ble. From the Boston Chronicle. Curr p’vevrer or Ant.—Several chef d’uacr of Murillo, Correggin, and other mast gs, which brought from Spain during rev: te R. W Meade, have elic of connoisseurs during the past wer kin the Ke of the Capitol. They are ty be disposed of the benefit of a day hter of Mr. Meade, residing in New Yorky after an op;ortunity has been given to the public for an examination. fel 6 CHEAP—VFRY CHEAP! HE subscribers have on hand a large assort:nent of CABINET FURNITURE, and everv article in the House keeping line, which they will sell at very reduced prices for cash. Housekeepers and al! otly im want of bargains can save money by eximinmg our stock befere making their purchescs. Furnitu ¢ watly repsired and varnished, on the most reasonall - terns. Furniture hought, sold, or exchvnged. BONTZ & COO¥Bs, Seventh street, between J and K =treets. feb 14—ee3% YOLD, Sybase STEEL & PLATED SPEC TACLES to suit every age and eye, Riding Specs, R. R. Glasses, Eye ~ Protectors, Eye Giasses of all descrip ta> tions, Beading Glassex, Goggles ; op Parabola, Perifocal, Conceive, Convex, and Colored Glasses put in frames at the shortest notice. Persons in want of glasees may be sure to get tho-e which benefit the eye at Il. SEMKEN’s, No. 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. jan 20 w DRAUGHT ALE. HE undersigacd respectiully ancounce that they have obtained the sole Agency of the District forthe sale of Kurtz & Nes’s York Draught Alr, and have made arrangements so a< to have it con stantly on hand, so that all who may favor them witb their custom will be punctually served. As usual, a -upply of Porter, Alc, Cider and Min era) Water constantly on hand. Orders by mail, or given to our drivers will meet with strict attention. Terms cash. ARNY & SHINN. A first rate Wagon, but little used, forsale Apply as above, to ARNY & SIIINN, Union Bottling Depot, feb 8—eolm Georgetown HE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY INFORMS the citizens of Washington and George'own that he will attend to the laying cut of new and the repair ing of old gardens. Also the pruging of shrube, giaperies, &e. Charges moderate. Z Orders left at Mr. Nairn’s, Druggist, corner of Pa. avenue and 9th street, ard the grocery store of Mr. F. Hitz. Capilol Hill, will be promptly stiended to. fe 14—e03i* G. SCUAD. METROPOLITAN FAIR. NOTICE TO CITIZENS AND STRANGERS. HE entire stock of Dry Goods of the late frm of T Magruder & Calvert will be closed out at very 7800 | reduced prices. We name in part— Rich striped and plaid Silks Brocade Silke, cost $1, for 624% cents Changeable Silks, 8744, for 50c. White Crape Shawis at half price Colored = do do Linen Sheeting, wort $1 for 75c. Piilow Linen, worth 75c for 50 Pil ow case Cotton, worth hic, fer NH 124 cotton Sheeting, Worth wot gt Fire French Ginghams, worth 25, for 1834 White and colored Brillixnt=, very cheap Also, alarge lot of Domestics of the best class, which will he sold very low. . Call early and secure great bargains, at No. 16, 9] ‘entre Market, between 8th and 9th sta, Tre 9—eow CIGARS !—TOBACCO ! tease E. POWERS, Colur-bia Place, corner of «eF Seventh street and isiana avenue, bas just received the most extensive and varied a sortment of Cigars to be found in thi< city, and invites ail who desire anything in his line to call cn him. All the favorite brands of Cigure, besides several new ones, can be found in his stock. A large supply of “Roush and Ready” Tobacce also received. feb 16—eo3* SILVER W ARE. VERY pretty assortment of Bilver Coffee Sets, rhesanosir | Goblets, Cup , Creams, and aii kinds of Spoons Forks, and a variety of Fancy Siiver ware, suitable for presents, viz: Soup and Oyster Ladies, Crumb Serzpets, Ssh, pie and cnke Kn'res, Cream and Sugar Spoons, eic., is offered ai low prt crs, and warranted sterling. H. SRWKEN, = 330 Va. avenue, bet, 9th and Lui ss ET and Quarw Diaries tor 1855 for sale by or FRANCK TAYLOR. nce nance Expressly for ae Daily Browing Star. ——————————S—S———————_——— An Adjutant General Arrested Boston, Feb. 19.—Adjatant General Stone was arrested on Saturday in Worcester for ‘respass, in breaking open the srmory of the Jeckson Guards. This company wre beret: - fore ordered to be disbanded, but they refused to deliver up their arma. Geveral Stone was allowed to return, witheut bail, to Bcston, to coneult with the Commander in chiof. 7. Later from Havana. New Ornveans, Feb. 19 —The Bleck War- ror, with Havana dates of the 14th, has ar- rived with highly ivteresti-g intelligeuor. Great excitement existed from ths anticipated de-cent of the Fillibusiers. A new milltia company bas been formed. The whole island has been declared in a state of siege, and al! the ports deciared in a state of blockade. A proclamation bas been psblished ords - ing the enlistment cf all volunteers, between 18 and 50 years of »ge who are capable of bearing arms Military commissions are created for the eastern part of the Islend. Another Earthquake in Maine Baxcon, Feb. 19—A violent ear:bqueke occurred here at 5 o'clock this morning. Ths buildings were violently shaken Baltimore Markets. Barrons, Feb. 19 —Plour is upward and firm—Howard street $5 50. Wheat—red, $1 99 »$0 98; while $1 950$205 Corn is downward and dull—yellow 87880 ; white at S5a87¢ H mixed, 83eS4e No rye offered. Oats, 47e52¢ Sudden death of an Editor. Coxconp, Feb. 18.—Mr Barton, Editor of the Reporter, ped dead yesterday from disease of the fe - J —_— Another Effisy of -peaker Littl joha Povcerxerrstz. N.Y, Feb 16 —An efizy labelled “Little John, th Perjurer. may God he!p bim,”’ was hung on atree in front of our Court House, las: —_ It created little ex- ciggment, and was taken down this morning, withou’ oppes cien Favigatio: ret umed on the Obio Fiver. Lovisvitie, Feb. 17 —Navigation on the lower Obiobes been resumed and boats are lerviog for New Orleans. Mail Packate benoe for Cincinnati reeumed : heir trips to day. Prrrspure, Feb. 17 —There is pine feet of water in the channei ard rapidly risi Nar- ‘gation will be resumed on Moutay. i ae Arrest of a Youthful Cffender, Bostox, Feb 16 —Wm Imlay, a lal It a old, wee arrested in Providence ts-dxy, are erealj ann (5, Crom Nis eminnds the amon of and Ccffia, of No. 22, Doane Myers. - > ‘y. Tle had purchased a horse. an éhisci- dcigh. @ costly harness, a buffalo robe. &c, and had two trunks filled with cutlery, jewel- Ty, arevolver,&c. Three or four weeks since, he loaned his employers $800 for a mouth, which b> pretended was furnished by a rieh uncle, on which he was to have one dollar in- terest, -He hadstolen the eum, it is atcer- tained, from his employers. — = - 2 EE aD NEWS FOR THE MILLION. ESSRS. RYDER & PLANT have taken the old and well Known confectionery esta - Also, deaters in foreign and dorestic FRUITS, of all kinds. We bope by a strict attention to business to win th approbation of our ce nds, and micrit a libertad € Of patronage generally. vB. Balls, Parte s, and Families supplied on the most reas nable and eatisfactery tera, at the short est noiice. KYDER & PLANT. feb 6—1f __ ROSENKRANZ PIANOS. B hise received twe of the above unequalied in rtruments direet from the Manu factory in Dresaen, Germany. The: Pianos having beth, after a lo: g sea’ and land voyage, arrived in perfect tune, affurd anvther guarantee of their superioiity ta keeping in tune. their beauty and power of tone cheis the bighest enccniums from all the pat musical critics of Europe. = BILAUS & HITZ, Music Depot, cor. Pa. av. Lith and D st=. an 8-tt BOYS’ CLOTHING. TALL & STEPHENS, Whol W Clothing and f rd muc, next door to fren Hall, have on hand one of the largest and mort varied 4 -sorimerts of READY-MADE BOYS’ CLUTUING uniry, W ts made up i every stile, and ia the w rates nat cannot foil (9 ply ame. Th: public are rerpecttuily invited to call and ex amine the stock. =e _f bt DISSOLUTION. “HE partnership of Barron & Orme is this ¢ny 1 dis<olved by mutual consent. Al! accounts ow the concern must be paid to H. Barron, be being 40 thorised to close the business of the fan. HENRY BARRON, Pebraary 3, 1855. THOS. ORME. The undersigned woud respectfully request ni those indebted to the concen to come forward and settle their bills by the 6th of March, as it is very may ortant to bina to have the business cl by that tine. All accounts Jett over at that tis iM by» poant into the hands of an officer for collection. All ac counts due by the concern will pleare be presented for payment sean as poss ble, asiam ready at any time to mect the same. sd HENRY BARRON. P. 3.—The undersigned woul! respectful'y ey to all the customers of the late firm, and the public genera'iy, Ueat there will always be kept a stock of Wo d aud Coal at the old stand, Green street, and solicits a sigare of public patronage. Believing tt to bbe t for both buyer and seller, he has determined to make the terms cash, or on short ume to punctual customers. THOS. ORME, Agent. feb5— IVY WALTZ. YOMPOSED and dedicated to Miss M. J. Table-, by Prof. A. F. Little, just published and tor «ale at HLLBUS & HITZ'S Music Depot. Price 123g cents. ee feb 6 ATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLA TED WARE, AT REDUCED PRICES. Ta anticipauon of the approaching dull season we offer our entire stock of —— + GOLD WATCHES, RICH JEWELRY, PURE SILVERWARE, &c., at greaily re ced rates Genane would do well to examine ovr ascortment which ts by far cpr theme pe a or jomers. Cian ec wea M. W. GALT & BKO, 324 Fa. ave., between 9h and )0th ste. feb 14 6& (News) PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT. | HE subscsiber has always on hend @ aeeoit ment of German and American PI- ANOS, from the very best manufacturers OA which be offers for sale at lower . thas be purchased in the Dietnict of Columbia, and «n the most accommodating terms. All Pinuwos purchased from me are warranted to g.ve satisfac- ton. ‘Oid Pianos taken in exchange. B. REISS, Professor of Mosic, G, betw. Fourteenth and Fifteenth streta feb 6—tm* BEAT IS DUCEMENTS. CANFSELD, BROTHER & CO - : B29 Bait more street, Baltimore, = ’ Off r to buyers, previous to taking their annus — count of stock, a large stock of rroru'y a ws, s@rh as WATCHES. JEWELRY, SILV cR- ARE, stihata ond Plated Gods, Clocks, — res, Bo: AT PR. Tv Dresden China, de THE TIMES, WITHOUT RE- OST. ia (OUSE OF PAIRO & ROURSE, United States 7 + and Other secures purchased v. CEs TO sur &. To Rae and . terest e of six Be eg oberg diy jefe jon 23-6 st MR. BUSHNELL’S SCHOOL, No. 491 Thirteenth street, between F and Ge ‘1 HE aext quarter wil commence ow the 1 stant. principal b feb 10 com annum w for m0 day oF longer. Circulars mts be bad at the and at the Schvol ro_me. vokstores cote 4