Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1855, Page 2

eddie de Z = Se ENING STAR. ~~ WASHINGTON OITY: PRIDAY AFTERROON.......February 23 —— 0 The large and convenient dwelling on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street is for rent. Posses- sion given immediately. For terms ap- ply at the Star office. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer is to-day devoted to pews. The Union criticises the letter of Senator Wilson to the editor of the Organ. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. The Celebration in Alexandria.—Our gcod neighbors of the city of Alexandria “kept” yesterday, the 22d of February, as they, of all people, should keep it. It was with them s gala day, reminding us of the good old times, when the anniversaries of the marked days in our national history were, all ever our coun- try, days which were dedicated to the true American duty of renewing and brightening the memory of the events of the times that tried men’s souls, in the hearts of the youth of America. On this occasion, Edgar Snowden, Esq, of the Alexandria Gazette, than whom our coun- try possesses few men of more elegant acquire- ments, genius, and excellent taste, was the orator of theday. We refer the reader to the synopsis of his address to be in our local ool- umnsto-morrow. Asa local historian, though making no pretensions, he has few superiors, and his auditory, composed of thousands of his townsmen and townswomen, were, censequent- ly, treated to a flood of reminiscences of the an- cient days of the glorious old Burgh, sufficient torender all Alexandri ans and Virginians proud, indeed, of the city commonwealth and land of their birth. Alexandria was the shire-town of Gen. George Washington. There Braddock landed, and at that point Washington first met him. From thende they started out upon their perilous and disastrous campaign. There were in the company that assembled yesterday to listen to the address of Mr. Snowden hundreds whose ancestors were companions in arms of Washington om that occasion, and thousands, it may be, whose fathers and grandfathers were his companions in arms in thegar of the Revolation, and his immediate personal friends and acquaintances. At was in old times g local trait of Alexandrizs to teach its growing population familiar (un written) facts marking the history of Wash- ington, and of his times and revolutionary compatriots. Mr. Snowden, therefore, had an auditory who appreciated the flood of le- gendary lore with which his eloquent and classic address was graced. At the termina- tion of the public exercises, some two hundred of the company proceeded to Newton’s Man- sion House, where they partook of a genuine “ 23d of February”’ dinner—cf such a dinner 28 one never sits down to outside the bounda- ries of Virginia and Maryland. The reader will find the bill of fare in our local columns to-morrow ; and if, like our- selves, he is a lover of the creature comforts of life, and experienced in Virginia cookery, he will comprehend the fact that beyond the re- gion of country drained by the Po tomas, it isa rare occurrence to sit down to such a dinner as that of the celebration of the 22d of February, 1855, in Alexandria, Va. The occasion was graced not only by the Presence of the Hon. Wm. C. Rives, but by an after-dinner speech from that gentleman. We have frequently heard him in House and Senate, as well as om the stump. But we never heard him as eloquent and effective as on this occasion. His theme was the impor tance of cherishing the principles of George Washing- ton, and that great man’s identification with the town of Alexandris. We need hardly say that he enforced, in words which sank to the hearts of all present, the results of Washing- ton’s sagacity, patriotism, and integrity, as exemplified in the existing condition of our country snd its people; and brought vividly to mind the times when Washington’s pres- ence and personal influence were as familiar to the inhabitants of the good old burgh, as are now thore of its most prominent citizens eftheday. There stands in Alexandria the old church which he regularly attended, and the old pew in which he sat—just as his death left both. The old ball room in which he danced—and no one was more inclined to en- courage such amusements than George Wash- ington—and the old tavern at which he usu- ally put up, and the old chamber in which he usually lodged on coming up from Mount Vernon. But we fear we are tiring the pa- tience of the reader. Our only regret is that all the Star's readers could not have heard the eloquent, graceful, and patriotic speech of Mr. Rives. The venerable George Washington Park Custis, too, delighted the company assembled around the festive board, in a speech wpon the progress of our beloved country. The old-man-eloquent always waxes warm upon that, bis favorite theme, and is really one of the few Americans of his age whose hearts, souls and minds keep pace with the ideas of the times in which he now lives, He discoursed of Alexandria as he knew her before any one Present save himself was born—of the times when she was the centre of the refinement, Jearning, and high-toned sentiment of Vir- ginie; and then reviewed the progress of our great country since he first krew New York, then a little dilapidated looking Dutch town. ‘The good old man grew elcquent, indeed, as he contrasted the condition of our country now, with its condition then; and, prophetic in his prognostications of its future career. He was listened to with profound respect, and amply repaid the courtesy and consideration of cis highly intelligent and publio-spirited auditory. On the whole it was a gloricus celobration of the enniversary of Washington’s birth-day; such a commemoration of that Great and glo- rious occasion ag can never be witnessed out of the limits of Warhington’s good old shire town of Alexandria. [communtcarep, District Affairs before Congress.—The few] 1f0' Temaining days of the session leave but al ody re Siemeiot, wie be ested wpen hetero Ee ng- i It appears that there is, in connection with eguiast the deveneeenn f Stes pending ‘rom of this city, aris Ga of vations enmatnthal a action of Congress before n ovr citizens tia ore rived of the advan s eo to resen' ‘acir iakune te thet ly. they can right “w complata of neglect on the part of BS ny atin s wanes ORNS praasasas I ard which has a tendency to produce & de- a far the settlement of their just claims. f the two Houses will, as it is desirable they should, devote but a single day to Dis- trict matters, all business connected with this city and its citizens, can be disposed of within that space of time. Citizen. Washington, Feb 21. The Washington Monument Association Election Yesterday.—Under the rules of the association, the board of managers of the Wash- ington Monument Society are elected by all who, having paid their dollar into the funds, choose to vote in the election. For the ensu- ing year, it came off yesterday. The Know Nothing lodges of this city, desiring to obtain the control of the work, passed resolves that their members should pay each a dollar, be- come members of the association, and vote for a ticket which had been secretly determ- fmed on. As no one else dreamed that the highly respected and efficient board of man- agers was obnoxious to any one, none others but those in the secret attended the election. The custom has been for half a dozen or so votes only to be polled on these occasions. In this case seven huvdred and fifty one votes were polled, seven hundred and forty-four be- ing for the ticket secretly nominated as above explained. The result is, that Messrs. W. W. Seaton, Elisha Whittlesey, Peter Force, P. R. Fendall, J. Carroll Brept, Thomas Carberry and other such gentlemen are turned out ef the Board,end Messrs. Vespasian Ellis, John M. McCalla, G. Plant, F. 8. Evans, Dr. Busey, and other such gentlemen, are elected in their stead. We sincerely hope that the enterprise may continue to prosper. Indian Battle.—The following dispatch has been received at the Adjutant General’s office, from Gen. Garland, dated Santa Fe, New Mexico, Feb. 2, 1855: I have the honor to report that I have just Treceived a dispatch from Capt. R. S. Ewell, first dragoons, stating that on the 20th of Jan uary he had a fight with the Messcallero Apaches at the Sacramento mountaios, and killed twelve Indians. His own loss, Il am —- to say, is one officer killed—Capt. Henr: W. Staunton, first dr j—and three pri- vates. Gen. Joun GARLAND, Commanding. Con. S. Cooper, Adjutant General. Marine Ma) an Peres Editors: Only a few days remain of the present session of Con- gress, and I ask, th: th the means of your popular paper, if the Marine Corps is to meet with no consideration, as usual. An increase has been reccommended, time and in, b; the Hon. Secretary ofthe Navy. Ifthis branc of the service is useful, does it not behoove those in authority to make it effective. Ithas been elearly proven to the most susceptible that, as the Corps is at present, this is not the case; that the Guards aboard each vessel are e¢ntirely too small to discharge the duties incumbent upon them. The Army has been increased, and, likewise, let the Marine Corps. D The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, the 22d of Feb., there were of Treasury Warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stock.. $1,108 95 For paying Treasury debts + 1,962 00 For the Customs.....s0....see00+ 70,493 45 Forcoveringinto the Treasury from CUSLOMS...eseeeseseeses-ceveee 11,461 40 For the War Department. + 1,605 00 For the Interior Departmen: + 4,666 00 —— CONGRESSIONAL. In the Senate, yesterday, after we went to press, the Invalid Pension bill was considered, and the House amendment thereto wag adopted» by a vote of 20 to 19; whereby thoso widows of revolutionary officers, 4&c., who married after 1799 receive five years’ less pension than those who married previous to that date. The said bill was then passed. The bill ot Senator Jones, of Tenn., allow- ing a credit of three V epras (without interest) on duties on railroad iron, was then again taken up, and was discussed at great len; before bask passed by a vote of—yeas 9, nays 18 The House bill {o authorise the construction of tour additional revenue cutters was then passed. And then, after the consideratien of other business, they adjourned. In the House, the bill granting lands to the State of Alabama, in aid of the construc- tion of certain railroads, was laid on the table. The House then went into Committee, and egain taking up the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, various amendments there- to were discussed and disposed of. Among those adopted was one to appropriate $100,000 for @ cast-iron centre dome for the capitol building, and appropriating $34,532 for the completion of the District of Columbia Insane Asylum. An amendment Proposing to appro- propriate $200,600 for contin ing the work on the Washington aqueduct was rejected. When the Committee rose, the House ad- jeurned. Proceedings of Te-Day. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Brown moved a joint resolutign for the termination of this ses- sion at midnight on the 3d proximo. After debate betweon Mr. Brown and Mr. Seward for it, and Messrs. Stuart, Rusk, Gwin and Badger against it, it was passed. Petitions and reports were then presented and d ed of. ~ Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, gave notice that on Monday next, at 12 m,, Mr, Cass would Fresent to Congress, on the part of the family of the late Gen. Robert Armstrong, the sword of Gen. Jackson, worn by him throughout his military campaign in the cervice of the United States, which said sword was bequeathed by Jackson to the late Gen. Armstrong. On motion of Mr. Toucey, the bill to protect United States officers in the discharge of their official duties was taken up, and was debated by Mr. Toucey for it, and Mr, Chase against it, before we went to press. In the House, a large number of reports were made from committees, and bills were introduced and referred, among them the bill amendatory of the act for the better security of life and property on board steam and other vessels, and a bill (introduced by Mr. Benton) to impose a stamp duty on bank notes of email denominations. Mr. Perkins, of La., reported back frem the foreign affairs committee the resolution call- ing on the President for information concern- ing the so-called Ostend diplomatic congress, which was duly passed. * oe EP The Baltimore Sun, of this morning, says the f.llowing nominations by the Mayor were rejected by the conventiun of the City Councils: Edward B. Coleman, for police officer of the 11th ward—ayes 7, noes 22 James T. Bishop, for assistant police officer— ayes 5, noes 21. Ebeneser Stewart, for lieutenant of the south- ern district watch—ayee 0, noes 29. Dr. C. Steinhoffer, for vaccine physician of the 16th ward—ayes 12, noes 13. Dr. S. was alleged to be a German by birth. ard~yean 8 waye 21. (Ar, Woods, of the ward— nays 21. r. e 19ch ward was absent.) @ objection urged at Mr. F. was that he is a Catholic. ight Democrats in the Council alone voted for his confirmation, and he was rejected by a strict party vote. Wm. H- Pierce, for judge of election for the was laid over. 7th ward, 2g nominations made by the Mayor the 289 om Wi a3 siesta ee Cap The total number of merchant vessels of ali classes taken up by the Eoglish government for.war purposes has been 206, of an aggregate burden of 205,338 tons, their average capacity being almost exactly 1,000 tons. aes an ee ee ee nye PERSONAL. ++s-President Roberts of Liberia was born in Petersburg, Virginia. Before the 1825, his mother, ‘‘ Aunty Roberts,”’ ag she was called, emigrated with her sons to Liberia. In time, Joseph J. Robests, one of these sons was chosen President of the Colony, and still continues in the office. ++++A man who calls himself Captain Wes- ton, and says that he is an English officer, in- valided on account of wounds received at the battle of Inkerman, has been held to bail at ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. Celebration—Procession—Oration — Fights —Dramatic—Magicai —Bali — Religzous Lectures. ALEXANDRIA, February 23, 1855. Never dawned a more auspicious anniver- sary upon our city than that which rose with the sun of yesterday. An uncloudy sky—a bland springy-like atmosphere, the earth d: under foot, and the heavens bright over head. Nature herself seemed to have arrayed her- Pittsburg, Pa., for robbing a fellow boarder at self in holida: arb in honor of the da: Proudly’s tavern, in that city, of $100 in $20] Business was him universally aaapaaaon gold pieces. x +++eThere ig a firm doing business at St. Louis, (Mo.,) under the name of “ Grinn and Barrett.” ++++ Cyrus Barton editor of Burke's “ Old Guard,” died of congestion of the brain, just as he had closed a political speech +++eS. Murdoch, brother of the tragedian, is siving Shakspearean readings at Philadel- phia. and from noon till twilight, our streets were thronged with pedestrians. Handreds of eur fair countrywomen, added beauty to the va- ried scene; and seldom has there been so well kept a 224 in Old Bellhaven. At 11 o’clock, the pocession, consisting of the Mount Vernon Guards, Capt. T. W. Ash- by; the Orator of the Day, Reader, Mayor, &c.,in carriages; the Hydraulion Fire Com- y, with a sprinkling of citizens, formed on ‘airfax street, the right resting on Cameron street. Taking u ie line of march under the command of B. T. Plummer, Esq , Chief Marshall, the procession moved though the various streets of our city, enlivening the air with martial music, to the Lyceum Hall. The hail was sooncrowded to excess, some four hundred of Virginia’s patriotic daughters oocapying a prominent position. Mayor Wise ealled the assemblage to order, and after ap- pee religious exercises, Fendall Mar- ury, Esq., read the selected portions of the Farewell Address. The orator of the day, ae Snowden, Esq , was then introduced, for two hours held the attention of the audience in a clear, forcible, and occasionally eloquent oration. At the conclusion he was loudly applauded. The ‘old man eloguent’’ of Arlington rose to a call from the audience, and delivered one of those soul stirring ad- dresses, rieh in reminiscences, whieh always form a beautiful feature in our celebrations of thisday. The assemblage was then dismissed with the benediction by Rev. J. N. Danforth The evening was varied by several fights and some arrests. When darkness fell, Kee nan’s fine company, at Washington Hall, pre- sented to a large audience the drama of “The Factory Girl’ and the farce of “The Omni- bus.’’ Heller, at Liberty Hall, opened his palace of magical wonders; whilst at Sarey Jal, music’s clearest, sweetest strains kept time to the bounding feet of the graceful dancers, who thronged the birthnight ball of the Mount Vernon Guards, making midnight joyous with their gico, aud carrying pleasare far into the morning. During the past week, the congregation at- tending St. Mary’s Church have been more than gratified by the lectures of Rev, Mesars. Byrne and Boyle, which have filled their church with crowded congregations three evonings of thie week. Ami. Mayor Wood, af New York, is now af- ter the railroad accidents; he secures Toot sengers’ lives, also, by lately offering five undred dollars reward for a fellow whose i urious driving occasioned the death of a little oy. ++++ Green, the wealthy banker of Chicago, who was accused and convicted of poisoning his wife, has destroyed himself. He disinher- ited all of his children but one son. «+++ The remarkable Miss Coutts, who-has 80 constantly followed Mario, is not going to Europe with him; she will remain in this country for some considerable time at least. «+++ It is said that Minister Dodge has se- lected Prof. Dimitry to go to Madrid with him in the capacity of Secretary of Legation. We sincerely trust this to be true, ag no one is better qualified for the place. «+++ Gen. Houston declined a public recep- tion in Boston, but received the calls of the citizens at the Tremont House. ++ John Eden, of Northampton, the for- er whom Governor Gardner appointed a justice of the peace, declines the honor. +++» Mr. Edwin Forrest is performing in Providence, R. I., to densely crowded houses, in Forbes’s new theatre. So enthusiastic has been his reception that a prolongation of his engagement has been demanded. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Celebration at the College —Uon. Mr. Chand- ler's Lecture—Fatr, §c. GzgorerRtown, Feb. 23, 1855. Yesterday being the anniversary of the birth of the Father of his Country, but few of our citizens seemed disposed to enter to any extent into any kind of business. Early in the day many visited your city to be present at the election of officers and managers of the Washington Monument Association, and see the sights; and a large number of ladies and gentlemen attended the celebration at the College by the Philharmonic Scciety. At the chapel, at nine o'clock, a. m., Washiogton’s ‘arewell address was read by George Merrick, of Md., who prefaced the reading with some very appropriate and patriotic remarks, which were received with applause oy the audience. The oration was delivered by Charles B. Keny, of Pittsburg. It was well conceived, and de- livered in a style that would have done credit to a much older person, In the afternoon, in the main hall of the college, the farewell ad- dress of Washington was read by Scott B. Smith, of Va, who also’ prefaced the reading in a masterly style. An oration was also de- livered by A. H. Loughborough, of the D. C. This oration was also excellent, and frequentiy brought down rounds of applause from the auditory. The College Cudets were on parade, and went through various military evolutions, firing salutes, &c.,in a manner which would have done no discredit to a corps of veterang. A number of the Scott Guards of your city was present. Agreeable to our anticipations, Forrest Hall was filled to its utmost capacity last night, to hear the lecture of the Hon Jos. K. Chandler, before the Young Catholic’s Friond Society. Mr C. hastily reviewed all the chief points in the character of Gen. Washington, from his first appearance upon the stage of public life, until he closed his brilliant, and eventful career, amid the shadows of Mount Vernon; and showed that in all the relations of public and private life, whether as a war- rior, statesman, citizen, friend, or christian, Washington was ever loyal—no inducement, however great, could for a moment tempt him to leave the path. At the conclusion of this branch of his subject he remarked, that in China, Japan, @nd ot.er semi-bar- barous nations, the only great name known in the annals of Amorican history that they had no need to be told of, was that of Washington, “Tell us, (say they,) of your resent Princes aod nobles; of the great Washington we have already heard.’’ He then took up and reviewed at some length the various species of disloyalty aimost every- where manifest—religious, policed, civil, go- cial, and domestic. These he argued at somo length, showing to what deplorable results they would uHimately lead, if not checked, and admonished his hearers to avoid them all by imitating, as far as possible, the unsullied character of the great and good Washington. He then addressed a few words of timely warning and wholesome advice to the mem- Arrival of Kissane. the Bank Forger—His Mcvements—Recovery of 86,500. {From the New York Ameriean Times.} Sergt. Hogan, of the Reserve Corps who some days since, was dispatched to Clarence Hollow, fourteen miles from Buffalo, in com- any with Mr. Parsons, first teller of the Chem- ical Bank, for the purpose of bringing to this city Wm. Kissane, the Bank Forger who had there been arrested, yesterday returned to the city with the prisoner, whom he had had taken on a warrant. issued by the Court of Segsions, on an indictment found against him for having obtained $14,800 from the Chemical Bank, on forged paper. On his ar- rival, he wag taken to the office of the Chief of Police, and locked up in acell. It appears that after his escapefrom Mar- shall Ruffin of Cincinnati, in September last, he made his way to Rochester, disguised a3 a newly arrived [righman, and from there pro. ceeded to Buffalo, where a friend took him thence to a farm house of one Wiliiam Spar- row, fourteen miles from that city, where he remained for five months, working on the farm and occasionally visiting Buffalo with produce. He concocted a plan to make money faster than he was then doing, and soon commeaced pas sing altered Bank bills, some of which he gave to his employer, who im the course of business passed them to another farmer named Zant, and this man preferred a ¢omplaint against Sparrow, and caused hig arrest. To clear him- self, Sparrow stated that he had obtained the notes of Kissane then knowr’a; Lynch, who was arrested by Zant. It was then ascertain- ed that Sparrow’s wife had in her poaseszion, some money belonging to Lynch, and upon itz being demanded she handed over thirteen $560 bills on the Chemical Bank of this city. It was then suspected by the Buffalo police that Lynch was the notorious Kissane, who had defrauded the above bank out of nearly $15,000, and they secured him, and telegraphed to the chief of police of this city. In the mean time the prisoner was kept with hand- cuffs upon him, and in that situation he was =i bee to the city. On the way, he stated that Sergeant Reed was in no way to blame for his escape from Hornellaviile, in Septem- ber last, he being at the time in charge of Marshal Ruffin, while Reed was asleep in an- other part of the car, he having been dee prived of rest for nearly twenty-four hours previous, and had placed his prisoner in charge of the Marshal while he took a nap. Kissane is also charged with having obtain- ed $1900, from the American Exchange Bank on forged paper. This took place, it is alleged about the same time he made the draw on the Chemical Bank. He is a well educated man, of good address, and 2 smart business man.— His trial vill probably take plave at the next term,of the Court of General Sessions. Farm- er Zant, it is understood, will claim the reward which was offered for his arrest. —M.58. of Havre, whom the French represent as the inventor of the screw pro- ‘or, has become insane. — Miss Harriet Martineau has lately been ving a series of lectures in the Lake districts, lustrative of what she considers em to the peace and well-being of the worl —A soiree on the 30th ultimo, at the resi- dence of Count Buol, at Vienna, was attended, to the great astonishment of the company, by Prince Gortchakoff, Prince Demidoff, General Count Stakelberg, and all the attaches of the Russian embassy. — A letter of the 30th — bag ch Beery Soule, two da: , demai is passports, andi vat the coc fae an audience of the Queen, to take leave. He has not made known whether or not Mr. Perry is to be charged with the affairs of the legation. The Spanish Ambassador at Washington asserts positively that the American Cabinet entertains no bos- tile intentions towards Spain, as is generally supposed.” —Raochel has resolved finally to quii the stage. Her remaining performances in Paris are already numbered. From March to August she will take the repose necessary to enable her to accomplish the voyage to the United States, where she is engaged to per- form for about nine months. After that en- gagement is terminated, she will retire into rivate life. So says the London L[ilustrated ows. —The Univers announces the conversion to the Roman Catholic faith of the Rev. Edmund Ffoulkes, of the University of Oxford, where he was nominated Margaret professor of the ology at Jesus Collegein 1853 The new con- vert, the Univors states, is about to publish a pamphlet under the titleof One more Return from Captivity, or my Submission to the Catho- lic Church,” in which he will explain his mo tives for leaving the church in which he had been brought up. —Accounts from Hamburg of the 30ih Jan- uary mention the arrival of Jenny "Lind Gold- smidt, who with her husband gave a concert the night before at the Apollo Saloon, which was crowded to suffocation. A marked differ- ence in her vcice was, however, perceptible between now and thoze palmy days when she earned for herself the epithet of “‘ the Swedish Nightingale.” She intended giving two more cencerts, one of which it was understood, was to be for the benefit of the poor families who suffered such loses from the memora*le inua- dations on New Year's day. —A continental correspondent of the Lon- don Morning Advertiser writes: “A very un- fortunate event has just occurred at the Hague —an evont of so distressing a nature that I should hesitate to narrate it but that it comes to me from unquestionable authority. The King of Holland lately went to visit one of his mistresses and found one of his aides-de-camp closeted with her. The king rushed upon the officer and stabbed him; wound, it is said, has proved fatal, and great exertion are being made in high places to keop this t: ody from the Public.” We have not seen this or any similar statement elsewhere. —An Englieh officer, now a prisoner in Se- bastepol, hada letter sent him froma oung lady in England, to the effect thatshe “hoped, when he took Menchikoff prisoner, that he weuld send her a button trom his coat, for her | € to keep asa relic.”’ The lettor was forwarded by flag of trace into Sebastopol, with other letters for prisoners now in the enemy’s hands. This letter fell into Menchikoff's own hands, of course, to be read ere delivered. On coming tothe above passage, he immediately cut a button from his coat, and sent it out under flag of truce, to be conveyed to the lady, with a@remark tothe following effect: “That he had no idea yet of being taken prisoner; but rather than disappoint a young lady of so sim- le @ request, he would fulfil her wish himself fore that time arrived.’ are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the corps THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 71g o'clock. Every member is expected to be present, as busi ness of importance w_il be brought torward for your consideration. 8. F. BEERS, Sec. feb 23-1" WASHINGTON LIGHT INPFANTY.—You —* NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION is now being formed, ich will be ongan- ized a3 soon as 2,000 shares shall be subscribed, when due notice will be give: Persons wishing to avail themselves of the opportunity now afforded, will find books of subscription opened at E. C. DY ER’S Store, 256 Pa. avenue between 12th and 13th streets, aud at T. M. HANSON'S: Office, 512 Seventh st., opposite Intelligencer Office. feb 23 —3i* ee eee LECTURE ON THE UNHO LY ALLIANCE, Mr. W. G. DIX will lecture at Curusi’s Saloon, On FRIDAY EVENING, Feb 23, on Rusia and Constantinople. ale at the door, ion & Intel] INTERESTING FOREIGN ITEMS. Amusements. NATIONAL THEATRE. Lessee ...-.-++ -Mr. J. A. Keenan Acting & Stage Mavager..John Weaver. First ape ae of MR. W. C. DUNNAVA tT & MR. JAS. SHERIFF. _—<—<————$—$——— FRIDAY EVENING, Feb. 23, Will ve presented Shak: "s Tragedy of OTHELLO Othello Mr. W.C. Dunnavant Mr. Jas, Sheriff irs. John Weaver To conclude with FORTY WINKS. Tobias Hormblower. John Weaver PRICES OF ADMISSION. Parquette 53 gentleman 75 Private Boxes $4; Dress Circle and en's; Tickets admitting a lady and eonts; tecond and Third tier and C lored Gallery £5 cents. feb 2 ed FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN. TWO NIGHTS ONLY! HAMILTON'S SOUTHERN SEREDADERS. Mr. HAMILTON would most respectfully an- nounce to the citizens of Georgetowa and vicinity that ins splendid troupe, numbering nine talented and versatile vocal and im-trumental performers, among which are Mr. D PORTER, the world re- nowned Bone Player and Delineator of Etbiopian Comicalities, late of the Virginia Minstrels, an ar- tist of nine years experience on the stage. Mr. H. THOMSON, the celebrated Fancy, Hornpipe, Jig, and Reel Dancer, late of the Harmoneons, Master DUVALL, the Champion Jig Dancer of his , late of Handy’s Serenaders, and one of the best t Cowpanies now extant, will give two Grand Sotre:s Ethiopic, on FRIDAY and SATURDAY KV « RINGS, February 234 and 24th, on which oceasion they will produce splendid bills of attrac- tion. SAM’L LEWIS, Agent. feb 21—WFS3* B ii IsS x. B. BIRCKHEAD has several a large and pleasant rooms now vacant, which she offers with board. Apply at No @ 4 stre.t. feb 2—3* taken the hand some Dwelling, No 3, Union Row, on F street, between 6th and 7uh, can offer fine rooms for families, either furnished or unfurnished. Also, has rooms for gentlemen much larger than are generally appropriated to single persons, . ‘Table boarders and permanent or transient per- sons will be cccommodated on the most reasopable terms. feb 21—2w OR THE SPRISG TRADE.—NOW opening, 2 large, fresh and elegant variety of Gentlemen’s Belongings for the spring wade, of new upportations and styles, and of the best qnalities at STEVENS’S Salesroom, feb'22—3 Brown's Hotel. K??, GLOVES.—A fresh supply of Gent's light-colcred Kid Gloves, at STEVENS’S Salesroom, Browns’ Hotel. DISSOLUTION. HE firm of J. L. Rider & Co. is this day dis- selved by mutual consent. J. L. Riper is au thorized to receive all debts &c. due said firm, and will pay all claims against the firm of J. L. Rider & 20. feb 22—2t Wasdingion, February 21, 1855. J. 5, RIDER would respectfully announce to the customers of the late firm of J. L. Rider & Co that he will conduct the Grocery business hereaf- ter on his Own account, at the same piace, and they may depend en being supplied with every article of the best kind usually kepi ia a well regulated Gro- cery, as cheap as can be had elsewhere, and re- spectfully solicits a cont nuance of thei patronage. Goods delivered tree of charge. J. L. RIDER, Corner Pa. avenue and 2th syeet. (Organ) READY-MADE CLOTHING T REDUGC PRICES — As the season is ad- vanced have determined to sell off the re- maining po of our winter stock at gready re duced prices; therefore gentlemen wishing to con- sult economy in purchasing fine Overcoats, Talmas Dress, Freck, and Busiaess Ceats; Black and Fan cy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk, Satin and Merino ests; Undershirts and Drawers, and all other ready made garments ef fine quality, will find our present Well assorted as in the b-- ginning ivh the advantage of much lower prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa av feb 22 (Seau STEWAXT’S DAGUERREAN ROOMS. Or. Cat's Jewelry Store, Pa. avenue. Pic- tures taken in all weathers and at reduced pri ces from 25 cents upwards. We invite the public tion always given. I DIA RUBBER PUFF, Tuck, Dressing Side, Neck, and Children’s Long Combs at feb 21—3t LAMMOND?'S, 7th st WAS LEFT IN THE OMNIBUS run 4 hing between the Capitol and Boat, a package, directed to E. J. Miller, A‘exandria, Va., containing a pair of fine BOOTS, green morocco fronts, and Janney’s stamp on them. The person took them will please return them to the Maker. feb 23—1t oo > T : FANOY GOODS, PERFUMERY, éc. |B eR ead & MUNRO are wow selling at their new store, 320 Pa. avenuc, beiween Sth and 10:h streets, next door west of Mcasre Wal- ter Harper & Co’s, the finest and cheapest stock of goods in the above line ¢ver offered in the city, and they ccrdially invite those about to pur- chase to cali and examine theic gocds and learn their prices before buyiag elsewhere. ‘Their goods are the first quality, and were bought for cash at 20 per cent. vga oh sold so much lower, HUTCHINSON & MUN feb 23 ~6t ore bers of the association, and closed by thankin. the audience for the patient hearing they ha iven him, apologised for the length of his ecture, informing them that he should have been more brief had not the President of the Association informed him that Georgetown audiences were possessed of very great pa- tience. The fair for the benefit of the Briantown Mission Sabbath School is moving on finely, and their rooms are nightly crowded. Their success 80 far has exceeded their oxpectatione, and the only regret is that they have not more room forthe accommodation of visitors and the display of their many useful and fancy articles The supper given last night by the members of Mount Zion (colored) Church was truly a handsome affair. The tables groaned beneath the weight of good thiags, and the best order prevailed until the close. The offerings of beef cattle at Drovers’ Rest this week has amounted to only about a hun- dred head, most of which were sold to District butchers, at $3 50a$6.50 on the hoof, ey to S7aZil net Sheep, $4a$4.50 per 100 lbs; hogs, $7.25a$7.50. No change in the flour or grain market— prices nominally the same. Spectator. Eee The Rey. Eloazer Williams memoralizes the legislature of New York concerning the St. Regis tribe; not now for the race of the Leuis, but forthe weary, wandering, wasted band of men. In his memorial he says he is » mem- ber of the St. Regis tribe of Indians. “He is happier,” says St. Paul, “30 to abide.”’ It is not often that the lifeofa man vibrates be- tweon the claim for a throne, and a question about aa annuity. Articles at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute. It isour intention, under this heading, from day to day, as space will permit, to give a description of the many usefal, ingeneous and excellent articles on exhibition. Throughout the Fair thisipyentive genius of American art and ckill may be seen, and a short deli- neation thereof cannot fail to interest the Teader. Improved Rlaning Machine.—We are al. ways pleased to give publicity to any inven- tion that possesses real morit, euch as the article bearing this caption. We have wit- nessed its operation {n the machine room, and can say it performs its work most admirably. its apoed is most wonderful, planing 25 feet per minute. But this is not the only saving effected—as another most important one is the manner of fastening the staff upon the bed, which is by 2 dog worked by a wheel, with a screw attached, which does away with all need of a hammer ior driving in dogs, thus saving the bed at least fifty por cent. This machine is designed for all kincs of carpenters’ work, pattern making, piano forte work, cabinet work, &c. It has been tested by practical mechanics, and are now being a ly intro- dused into all parts cf the United States. Messrs. Gray &£ Wood own the exclusive right, and are the only manufacturers of them. Stone Vressing and Polishing Machine. Wo have often wondered that our govern- ment has not offered a premium for an inyen- tion to supersede the hand labor of dressing and polishing stone, for the immense building that is continually pre; ng in this our me- tropolis would 3; ly have paid for its sopt. But as they have omitted to do this, and as thero ig a machine of this kind at the Fair, we trust aa wip) commiaeron — oie man toc ere e working. The Toledo Blade says there is, in the The Pooks are soarranged as to sirjke ane interior country, on the farms, constant de- mand for more laborers than can be obtained. There is an hundred times moro food actually wasted interior daily than would support the thousands now in a state ofstarvation in the one million alight blows per minute; prodye- ing a perfect edge and dressing the thinnest slab without frastyring it, and leaving a more even surface than can bp obtained in the or- dinary way. It will dress the beayiest blook of marble or free-stone ina like manne. Jt eastern cities. Focd is abundant—laborors “ onary | = ier lec ee ately men. It - . | is le ang durable an nm” uire an: eearoe.. Ee ye kpow lige ieee persven Of pedtionlae mechanisal kill to work it. Me servation in the interior, Avery is the inventor, and Mr J.B. Brooml: is the proprietor and manufacturer, who great pleasure in exhibiting its work to those ArtiriciaL Fist Breepinc.—The French 310 Pa. avenue. LL STRANGERS Visi ing the City Should see Hunter’s Cat also. Lis Lieseription of Powell’s great Picture alogue of the curiosities of the Patent office. feb 23—1m* a Sant « MERCER POTATORS. 1,000 sacks G. A, salt 500 sacks fine Salt daily expected 2,000 busheis prime Mercer Potatoes just arrived per schooner J. W. Dodge, and for sale by P. F. BERRY & SON, feb 23-ec03¢ Water st., Georgetown. ———— ee BURGLAR ASD POWDER-PROOF Loo . At who are interested in secure Lecks are in- vited to examine the ones exhibited by the subscriber at the Hall of the Smithsonian Institu- tion (under ihe management of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute) embracing “ Jones’ Patent combination Lock” and “Hasil’s Patent Anti-Gun- Logk? (the key no larger than a tooth- $1,000 was placed in Hering’s Safe, secured with the above Locks, when on exhibition at the World’s Pair, Lendon, in 1851, and offered as a re- ward to any one who could pick the locks or open the safe with the keys, but no one was found ekill- ful enough in the art of lock-picking to obvain the money. The jury awarded separate Medals for Herring’s Safe and Hall’s Lock; as also at the Won!d’s Exhibition in New York, in 1853-4, whieh can be secn with the Sates at the ‘above exhibition. SILAS ©. HERRING, Patentee and Manufacturer, New York. FITZHUGH COYLE, No. 519 Seventh street, Washington, D. C , Agent. feb 23—1w* —_———_ A ages LARGE NEW BRASS KEY. THE finder wil! be liberally reward i at this office. f “ons nos a i hig MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & OTHERS. SILVER SPOONS, FORKS, &.—M. W. GALT & BRO. invi e special attention to their stock of pyre Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, Ladies, Buiter Knives, and all other ar~ ticles of pure Silver Ware, which js larger and more varied than ever offered 19 their customers. M. W. GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. avenue betw. Sh and 10th ets. feb Wr | epee SHIRT BOSOMS.—A large and compjeje assortment of French Shirt Bos- Ooms this day opensd ai STEVENS'S Salesrocm. feb 23—3¢ Brewns? Hotel. OR THE SPRI\G TRADE, GENT’S HO SIERY ANU UNDERGARMENTS.—STE. VENS, Browns’ iiote), is now ing a fresh and variety of Gent’s Undey jirts aud Drawers, y Riso, a large assortment of silk and cotton Malf- tekgs | Mose, piain and fancy. STEVENS’3 Salesroom, Minister of le eee pm tee who call upon him ia the machine room. feb 23-3t _ Browns? Hotel, lic Works, lately a visit to the ———————____... =e France, to examine the apparatus for hatch-| 9" The Western Virginia papers state that Gg ey t mentk tap bebe toie ing fish, established by M . He found catile in thet ssctfon are positively dying for | 8 ure Music Depot ‘of HILeUS & HITZ. 250,000 recently hatobed fish, 150,000 of which f food. The . feb 23 Pa, avenue and 1th sts, bad just been brought ~ from the establish-} Went o I. Brest drought of Jast sea- Giada wa guenaee eae ment of Huntinguen All this large pumber | son Laz out of bay, grass, and other crops, Prof. Wood's Hair Restorative, Barry's A Sede es coerese - a ean and | and the conntry Js too mach cleared up to af-4 pheroyss, &e., just recelved. ; sie : gearce! eptible. ii ints wii 3 2 2) police i eon treat from the lakes, salmon] Pd browse for the stock. The snow has been mate Pa haces iar = : oe from the Rhine, and trout from the Swiss lakes, deep, and remains long on the ground. feb 22-31 Opposite Kirkwood House, Accounts with the Houses of Representatives. c k's Ovrice, February 16, 1855. . ng bitls or other accounts against House of Represeutatives, are respectiully requested to present them prior to the 28th instant, so as to allow time for action by the Committee ou Accounts before the adjournment. J. W. PORNEY, Clerk House of Reps. United States. feb 17—d124 hy PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND NO. 1. h R. FREDERICK PROSPERI begs leave to in- a} form his friends and fermer patrons that this band has been fu *«-oiganized and is now under his direction, ani: faily prepared w.th a band Of the most Scicntitic Musicians in the city, to fur nish music for Balls, Parties, Parades, Pic Nice, Ex- cursions, &c., al the shortest notice possible, by ap pying to FREDERICK PROSPERI, Leader, CHAS. PROSPERI, Conductor; HILBUS & HITZ’ Mu sic Depot, or at PETER TALTAVUL’S, opposite the Garrison, Garrison street, Navy Yard. feb 19—3ia* FOR THE MECHANICS’ FAIR AT WASHINGTON. THE THOMAS COLLYER WILL = make regular trips to the above Fair commencing on Tuesday, February 20th, oats fare 12 cents each way. Coaches will take persons from and to the boat. _ 6 cents, weave Alexandria at 63g p. m. Leave Washington Hs; p ~"6 SAM’L GEDNE’ ¥ 5 Alexandria, Va., feb 20—4 rte NEWS FOR THE MILLION. i poe piety * Gore have taken the eld and well known confectionery establisi- No. 499 Seventh street, ral all, where they will be most their friends and the public generally. We will k constantly on hand a choice selec- tion of all kinds of CONFECTIONERY. Also, deniers in foreign and domestic FRUITS, of all kinds, We hope by a strict attention t business to win the approbation of our friends, and merit a liberal share of patronage generaliy. N. B. Balls, Parties, and Families supplied on the most reasonable and satisfactory terms, at the short- ae a RYDER & PLANT. fe ny (==s" pS uc (oy ca SANTTELD, BROTHER : BUD Baltimore shreet, Ben tesre, ‘Mé., Offer to buyers, previous to taking their annyal ac- count of stock, a | stock of recently a , such as WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER- ARE, Albata and Plated Goods, Clocks, Bronzes, ite Odd Fel- Ppy to receive . ip Poses, i Boxes, Dresden China, de.. AT PRi- ces ‘ro sur Tue TIMES, WITHOUT RE GARD TO COST. jan 3l-w a LARGE LOT OF FLAX SEED just receivea and for sale by S54M°’L B4COW & 0Q,, febl5— 1m Corver Seventh st. and’ Pa. ave. Cc. WARRINER WATCHMAKER, NO. 830 PA. AVENUE, Between Ninth and Tenth streets, WASRINGTON, D. c. feb 14—dtNov4* BANKING HOUSE Of PA te thes Bs 130 & NOUBSE, ONDs, Eoecenres ai of P e rate x ce al — on Spie when kr br: 2 dues or benger. ks and other securities purchgsed —————— BOOK30F HOUSROF BEPRESERTATVES. Lrerary Hovse or Represextatives. Books to the drawn b: bers and by their a y stand charged-vo the F sccommte ea the books Bes nat uncy sheuld be returwea betors Senso eho re ae 5 4 MATTHIAS MARTIN, = ten oa fe ian of the House of Repreventayjvee,