Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR]. Local Intelligence. Tax rinst pay oF Aprit has been long cel- ebrated y of amusement. The name ig from the Latin word aperio toopen—as the spring seagon then bursts upon us. The Sax ens called it Eostermonath, as it was the period of their worship of the Goddess Ocster.. The Bomans consecrated the first day of April Venus. Hone quotes from analmanae printed pT rtm - England, among others, the ** The first of April some do say Is set apart fo: All-fools day, But why the people call it so Nor I, nor they themselves, do knew ; ay on this day are people sent Porpose for pure merriment. * . * . ra But "tis a thing to be disputed, Which is the greatest foct reputed :- The one imnoerntly went, Or be that him designedly sent.” ‘The disappointment of the satyrs, who went to a tiver to see Verus bathe, as related by Gvid, may have had something to do with the heres 2D oo in connection with it, and that part utes to this story the origin of the of the Roman ladies, “‘who per. formed ablations under the myrtle tree, crowned themselves with its leaves and offered sacrifices to Venus ” “ But soon with myrtles she her beauty veiled, From whence this annual eustom was entailed.” -five years ago, the coming first day of April, Napoleon married Maria Louisa, Arch: Duchets of Avstria. With the Hindoos all fools day occurs on the 31st March, and Mus- — of the highest rank participate in the spor Atoms: or Wasaincrow Ssaasany.—Some twenty-five or thirty years ago, the Alumni of this Seminary were students of a highly re- table school io this city, and a nobler set fellows never was before or since collected within the walls of a similar institution. The Washington Seminary was the chief literary institution in this District, and its pupils were the children of many honest, families @ the District and vicinity. A quarter of a century hag passed y- The teachers have nearly all gone to r long account, and the “boys,”’ no longer such, have been scattered in every direction to seek their fortunes upon the checkered theatre of life—no two of them pursuing the identical preteens but each one independent ef the other. When we look around us as we daily do, and observe those who were our early com- panions—when we meet them one by one, and the “how-de-do” with them, we wish to enjoy all the happiness again as we used to do—to turn boy again, and to greet all our old com} once more en masse—that we may their familiar faces—recount our old jokes and tricks, anecdotes, wit, and fun. The wery anticipation of ouch 8 re-union delights us. We now observe those who used to be boys with us cocupying posts of honor and distinction, reflecting the highest credit upon themselves and upon their Mater; and why should not those, who, years ago, were ‘young fellows’’ together, now be sgain associated? With this view, therefore, the Alumni of the Washington Seminary e agreed to associate themselves under tbat name, and meet annually at the old Seminary, and there, pore salutations, revive the good old school-boy days. A meeting of the old stu Seminary will be calied in is hoped our old Seminarians will not fail to attend. An avnusl meeting day will be pointed, and arrangements made for a future celebration. Officers are to be appointed, dc. —0f which due notice will be given. A New Sraax Exeinz.—Our neighbor ef the Union hae just put into operation a new steam engine, manufactured by Wm. M. Ellis © Co., of the Eagle Iron Works, of this city, and for efficiency, simplicity, elegance of Trae , aad beauty of finish, we do not that its euperior can be found in the country. It was exhibited at the late Metro- sage Fair, where it deservedly attracted attention and admiration. The engine is of twenty-horse power; =~ of stroke, 18 inches; diameter of cylinder, 9 inches. Our cotemporary says: 1t drives with per- fect ease 13 large ES Presses, and has sufficient power to drive double that number. The new boiler is what is commonly called Jecomotive boiler.’’ and for econom: consumption ef fuel, i than the guarantee of the build: boiler consumed about twenty. dollars worth of fuel every year. With the new boiler, the cost of fuel will not exceed eight hundred dollars a year. Nofather ever watched the virgin movements of his first-born with more unspeakable satisfaction than the foreman of our press-room watches the swift, silent, and certain movements of the beantiful ays of mechanism iatrusted to his guidance. le firmly believes that no such engine ever was or ever will be built; and as his ex, in these matters is not inconsi: mot undertak i Tux Copirication or raz Laws.—It is to be boped that our observing, experienced, and well informed feliow citizens will not hecitate to lay before the board cbarged with the duty of codifying the laws of the District of Colum- bia, their views of the legal reforms they may think - It is to be sincerely wished that the labors of the Board in question will result as beneficially as possibly for the pub lio interest; and that good result is only to be to Baltimore, by Officer Graham, of the police firm of Potee, Graham & McKinley, Upon & requisition of the Governor of Maryland, charged with ob- PLRnf merchandise of sundry merchants of Philadelphia and Bal amounting to seven or ten thousand dollars, ander false pre- Officer Graham has ington, and, within the last three days, with the aid of Officer Kimball, and Mr. David Harrover, of this city, at least $500 sone of the Linge tyr eprint is accused, a on ana avenue, in one of the beautiful stores of the block recently erected by Silas H Hill, Esq His name ap; on the sign as Dulany, but in the Seventh Ward, where he likewise car- ried on business, as Dunaney. The goods consisted of groceries, includi choice wines, and almost every article whic enters into that trade. Procuring nothing, or under false pretences, he under- sold the respectable merchants, retailing teas twenty-five per cent., and hams, in some cases fifty per cont. less than other groce: and, consequently, he was fast fine run of custom Tt was ascertained, as we learn from officer Kimball, that, ia his wholecale transactions, he sold five hundred dollars’ worth of goods for one hundred dollars. These goods were recovered, on the repayment to the purchaser of the last named sum. Between one hundred and fifty and two hundred dollars’ worth ot Sreceries were found secreted in a stable, or outhouse, where they had been olandestinely coneealed by this man. In one instance, thirty dollars’ worth of teas were found con- cealed u the bed of one of our residents, who stated -hat the article had been presented _ by Mrs. Dulany, the wife of the ac- cused. On breaking open and entering the store on Virginia avenue. the officers found a quantity of gocds, the names upon them been erased to avoid identification loads of goede, whisk’ Dulany ‘bed pect 0 is, w lan: 4 from the Philadelphia and Baltimore mer- empresa ahy recovered in various places in is city, Louisiana Svenue. The accused has been committed to jail, in Baltimore, by Sheriff Hindes, in default of se- surity for his appearance at Court. Marxet.—The market prices this morning Were euch as were calculated to cause much sad feeling among those who have to work for the moncy that buys their provision. Beef sold at 10 to 18 cents per pound; mutton, 12 to 15; and salt beef, 8 to 12. Fisherock and perch—37¢ cents per bunch ; herring, 25 cents per dozen; shad, $1 per pair, for the largee kind. Fish are scarce, and only twen ty four pair of shad were brought to the city yesverday. . Miss Faxsy Moranr. Svicrps.—We regret to learn that Mr. John Wallace, peapee this eity, and connected with the dry firm of 1 & Brother, of this city, committed suicide by hanging him- self en Thuriday evening last, at his home in rpg eras County, jand. It is said that he had been suffering under alienation of mind, in consequence of pecuniary losses. Niewt Deities. —Last night, in the calm moonlight, the Washington Biues, late Union Guards, were out, under their drill sergeant, training. They are a fine looking body of men, and, under good drill masters, will make efficient soldiers, such as wili add to the credit of our arms. Evans, 236 Pennsylvania avenue, to-day opens his spring styles of gentlemens’ hats and ladies’ Bonnets. Notice.—The John Devlin, whose name sp- peared afew days ago among the list of lodge: in the watch-house, is not Mr. John Devlin, a clerk in the Fif.h Auditor’s office, who is well known toour fellow-citizens as an old and respected resident of Washington. Warca Rerurns.—There was only one lodger last night, who was allowed to depart early this morning. In corporation cases, Thos. Hulme was arrested in the Thestre for disorderly conduct, and this morning dis- missed; one fellow, name not known, for swearing the market, fine and costs GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. City Councils—Vessel Ashore—Boy Shot— Markets, &c. Guoneztown, March 31, 1855. Both Boards of our City Councils met Iast night, at the usual hour, al) the members be- ing present. A lengthy message was received from the Mayor, covering a pamphlet copy of the cor- poration ordinances passed in 1850, and a cen- siderable amount of correspondence which passed between his honor and Messrs. English and Brick, in relation to the filling up of the trenches cut through our streets for the gas mains. The message was quite gthy. Mr. Bangs presented s memorial from prop- erty holders on the line of Seventh street, askiog that in the survey of the same it be continued through to Congress street; re- ferred. accomplished by and through the joint labors | ferred of all competent to advise wisely in such mat- ters and those of the Board themselves The experience of nearly every active business man in the District cf Columbia will enable him to make some suggestion or other to the Board from which the latter may draw infor- mation likely to agsist them in the successful discharge of their duti Tuzrr—Oao Friday morniog, about two o’cleck, the auxiliary guard, while on their beat on Pennsylvania avenue. between Third and Four-and a-half streets, discovered a man whose movements excited their suspicions that, he either intended to break into a store in that vVisinity or commit an act of incendiarism. As Soon as he perceived that they parrow!. watched his conduct he slipped around the corner and outran the guardians of the nigh On returning to the place where the man was or eptiny Lag wollen aghneat ie which, it was certai under the circumstances, did not come into Possession honestly. They were taken to t! wateh-house, where, this morning, Mr. J. H. Caldwell, a dealer in the Centre Mark: identified them as his property. The rog' had prised off a plank of Mr. Caldwell’s co ered stand, and by this means took his the bacon. Canpzrs.—Those in want of these indis- pensibles will find just now at Clagett & Dod- son’s inducements to buy, such as are very rare, indeed. They are actually selling n: carpeting of all qualities, from the most el gant o> fashionable down to the ingrain, at prices as low as one has to pay for similar goods at auction, after having been worn more or less. These goods were purchased for cash in New York, during the late tight times when many importers and jobbers were forced to sell at any priee to raise money to their credit. Hence the prices at which Clagett & Dodson are enabled to cell them. Tax Poisonixc Case —The jury in the case of Pharnella se ca Delia Hasel o—— with poisoning Cassy Williams, came into the minus one of their number. Wise—retired to ar o'clock this morning, for which ¢¥iraordinary conduct he is liable to arn indictment. Asclieven men could not deter- mine on a verdict, — be bees = out z t hours, they were arged. <= then proceeded with the trial of the same parties, there being four or five in- dietments against them, that number of heaving beem poisoned. Woodward for the United States,and Lasky and Ennisfor defence. Rusaway.—Yesterday, the pedestrians on the avenge, between Ninth and Tenth streets wore sonfewhat alarmed for their safety by the rapid strides of a horse, attached to a car- The large glass windows on the avenue were endangered for a time, but luckily the! runaway was arrested before serious harm re- Mr. Bap: roo &@ remonstrance from Richard Cruikshank, aguinst the proposed levying of an additional tax on his property be Congress street for certain improvements; ferred. Mr. Semmes presented 8 memorial from the Trustees of the Poor. asking permission to purchase certain ground; referred. Mr. MoCan offered a bill appropriating $200 for cleansing, peetings and repairing the Town Houao; i—Iaid on the table in the Board of Aldermen. Mr. Osborn, from committee and ways end means, reported a bill appropriati: for certain purposes pov | eats Mr. ree reported a biil appropriating $226 for the benefit of Gales & Seaton, Messrs. Smoot, Silsby, and Meredith; passed both boards. A resolution passed both boards making an appropriation of $37,50 for the benefit of ae of John Adams, late messenger to the two boards. Mr. Bangs offered a bill directing the Sur- veyor in preparing the plot of Seventh street, to continue the same through to Congress st ; paseed both boards. Mr. Bangs offered a bill directing the Mayor to cause the grade of Road street to be fixed from street to its Eastern terminus, and furn Councils with estimates of grading, curbing, &c ; passed both boards. Mr. Osborn offered a bill directing the elerk te furnish the Councils with a statement of all the revenue — ae Corporation from all indirect sources for the present year; passed beth boards. “4 Mr. Osborn offered a rerolution, authorising the President of the Common Council to con- tract with A. L. Settle, for printing one hun- dred pamphlets, copies of rules order for the use of the mem ; passed. Mr. Bangs offered a resolution in relation to a revisement of our police system, and the pro- viding of a regular day and night police force; assed. . Mr. Myers called the attention of the com- mittee on pumps to certain claims against the , Dow in the hands of said commit- ar Grimes stated that the committee was at Dang? banana the memorial of cer- parties on Frederick street be taken from ie and referred to committee on streets ; The Board of Aldermen passed a bill pro- viding for a messenger to the Mayor and clerk, and appropriating $100 as the salary of the referred. : offered # message to the Board of Aldermen, proposing a joint meeting of the two Boards on next night, for pur- f electing two suit: ST arpepe er erlog codifying the ee . Laid over tempo- commit- rarily in Board of Ald On motion of Mr. special tee, consisting of Messrs. Bangs, Semmes and Edes, was paced to superintend the im. proving of chamber of Common Council. twice | and obtaining a | H \V And then, on motion of Mr. Edes, the Board e Wm. Chase, , from Porto nis, bast eCopt PK Soa being and molasses, to the og Dodge, went ashore some on side of the Vi: Hg area learned what amount of vessel or cargo, will sustain. A boy by the name [oe oe shot & days since near Tenallytown, by some person not certain! known. After the individual shot the ret he ran, leaving his gun behind, which was found by a Mr. Semmes. The offering of beef cattle at Drover's Rest for the week, have amounted to 75 head, all of which were sold at $5.124a$6 on the hoof, sag yg 25a$12 net. Sheep, $3.50a$4.683 Ficur—market firm at $9 25, and better as in quality, holde: $ Not ae: = but little inclined to sell mand from $2.15 to ago oa) 30. Sales, ince our last, — perp corn at 92 cents. A lot was rr is ieee J at 90 cen rrivals.—Sohr. juette, Skinner, Pete: Co.; Pa. Sobr. R. H. Hammond, N. Y., to F. & A. H. odge; Schr. Hdward Hardy, Holmes, Eliza- Dodge; beth city, N. C., to Geo: Sasled.—Pa. Sohr. F: burg, to E. Pickrell untley, ‘aters. Mott, for N. Y. 8) ‘ATO! GUNN ————— Fg TO THE LADIES.—GOOD NEWS FOR THE DE. DUPONCO’S GOLDEN MONTHLY PIL} the best and most infallible remedy, Meving and curing all painful, ne ae aimcult men- struation, and removing all periodical obstraction: regularities arising from whatever cause. These complete TRICMPH IN MEDIAL SOLENCE. are prepared by a which concentrates the ents nto small balk, thus rendering it unuecessary jcate females to take large doses of nauseous drugs. Daponco’s Pills are the result of over THIRTY YEA’ EXPERIENGE in the treatment of the diseases of females. ‘They heve been advertised for a little over one year, yet SEVBRAL THOUSAND BOXES have already been sold, and the demand for them rapidly in- creases wherever they become known. They have y tried in Washington, end found to act lik: chara, Sold by all Druggists in Washington, Georgetown and xandria, Vs. mar l—eosm* NEURALGIA.—This formidable disease, which seems seeia to baffle the skill of physicians, yields like magic to CARTERS SPANISH MIXTURE. rs F ing for There aro others in the atore on | aud late Falgia, by CARTER’S SPANISH MIXTURE. Lage bis cure orem = ae it to pomgtp teens ers, \o were suffering nearly every of with the most wonderfal success. He says it is the most extraordinary medicine he has ever Seon used, and the best purifier known. it in another ‘S82 Jou SarLLiwerton receives all the new Books and News Published. He agent for Harper's and all ers will al 6 Goda large and good assortment of ik Books and Stationery at is Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor Pa. avenne and 434 st, — On the 30th instant, of scarlet fever, MARIAN. only child of Horatio Bridge, U. 8. Navy, aged three years and six months. ‘The funeral will be at St. John’s Church, to-mor- row (Sunday) at 5 o’clock p. m., where the friends of the famuy are invited to attend. isd On the 30th instant, at 7 o’clock, of hemorrha of the langs, Mr. DAVID G. C. CROSS, in the 2: year of his age. ‘The friends of the family are respectfully invited t» attend his funeral, from the residence of his uncle, Joseph Cross, Esq, on south F street, between First and Second, on to-morrsw (Sunday) afternoon, at 23¢ o’eloc! Wants. GENTLEMAN WITH HIS LADY AND SON six years of age, desire board in a genteel pri- vate family, in a reure4 part of the city Address “Hl HG,” throush the City Post Office. mar 31—3t* - V ANTED—TO PURCHASE—A HOUSE with four of five rooms. Payments not to exceed $500 a year. Address, post paid, stating terms and where an interview may be had, “WH,” 540 L street north. mar 31—It* SALESWOMAN WANTED.—WANTED IN a fancy Store on Pa. avenuc, a young lady of pleasing address, who has had some experience as a saleswoman, @nd can give satisfactory referenc as to qualifications, & vill hear of a situa tion by addressing “Amicus,” City Post ice, with real name and address. mar 3i—3teo ANTED—A ROOM WITH BOARD IN THE First Ward, by a gentleman who will, if de- furnish his room. Address, for one week, at this office. mar 3l—tf* ANTED—A NUMBER OF YOUNG LA- dies who understand dress making. Apply to M. WILLIAN, between 7th and 8 ets , Pa. ave. mar 31—2* ANTED—EMPLOYMENT FOR A COLOR- ed man, accustomed to driving a cart _In- quire of the subsgriber, Pa aveuue, be:ween 10th and 11th streets. mar 3l—ee3t WM. H. MOORE. RESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL WANTS A situation as Chambermaid. Has no objection to take care of children or to sew. Address Mary, at this office. mar 30—2t* ANTED—AN ACTIVE AND INDUST ous colored Boy, and one eapable of charge of a horse and carriage. unless weil recommended. BARBOUR & SEMMES, * Grocers, No.67 Louisiana avenue. mar 29—e03t N OMNIBUS DRIVER WANTED.—A person well qualified to drive an omnibus may find a good situation by addressing “8,” at this office. mar J0—3t \ ANTED- BY ASTEADY MIDDLE AGED man, a situation in some respectable employ ment. Good references to character, &c. can be given. Address “C D E,” at this office. mar 30—3t OUSE WANT ED.—THE ADVERTISER wishes to purchase, for cash, a good two-story bricks Dwelling, suitable for a small family, situated north of Pa. a ie. Address F A,” through the Post Office, stat locatiun, price, kc. 12 , sired, «3 Boarding. RS ANN H. SCOTT, ite Jackson Hall, M is now prepared to receive Boarders, by the day, week, or month. She has several large front rooms suitable for a lady and gentleman. mar 29—3* RS. BANNERMAN, CORNER OF NINTH and E streets, has several good Rooms vacant suitable {for families, which she will rent with beard on reasonable terms. She can accommodate six or fo a aco with table board. mar OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 Pa. avenue opposite Browns’ Hotel, has several very desirable rooms, éuitable for families or single gentlemen, which she would rent with board, on reasonable terms. She can also accommodate 6 or 8 gentlemen with meals, without lodging. mar 8—lm ~\ PEC TACLES é EYE GLASSES, &e., Gold, Silver, and fins Steel Spectacies, Bye Glas- &e ores Particular attention lez to the selection of Glasses adapted to the eyes of wearers. ase : M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewelers, $324 Pennsylvania avenue. mar 28—«f ATCHES, W JEWELRY. AND SILVERWARE Always on bead a large assortment of the above, which fer at the lowest rates. M. W. GALT & BRO., mar 28 324 Pa. avenue. ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, G. H. VARNELL & J. W. MANKIB jana avenue, between Gth and 7th streets, Next to Varnum’s Buildings, AVING associated themselves to on the House, Sign, and Ornamental PAINTING ia all its branches, will be thankful to receive all or ders in their line of business, and will use every ex- ertion to give satisfaction. z JOBBING in Glazing and Painting prom at tended to. Give us a trial. mar 27—tf Cc. WARRINER, WATCHMAKER, NEW WHEELS, PINIONS, AND EVERY KIND OF REPAIRS TO WATCHES, ‘0 where etremror ares ii ‘enth street peime Nin WASHINGTON, D. C. TO THE LADIES. MISS 8 J. THOMPSON ‘which she has just opened, of ja- test styles which we are selling at the lowest (agent and we cordially invite the ladies to call early and Wve erould alee respecifelly call theie attention to e ly call their our large and hand handsome stock of Fancy Goods oer Gloves, Hosiery, &c,. which we can sell at unusually low _ CHINSON & MUNRO, No. 310 Pennsylvania avenue, First door weet of Walter Harper & Co,’s. mar 3— s- We have not damages, i any, ihe lee 3 @ good article would com. | 249, -| tion —On TUESDAY, the 3d April, I sbal Auction Sales. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer ITALOGUE SALE OF 8TANDA MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS epi late te AY afternoon, 3d April, at 5 o’clock. at the Auction Rooms, I shall sell a ind valrubie col- tion of Books, embracing all the best and favorite Also, Pranklin’s Works complete Lord Bacon‘s, Hume, Smeliet, and Miller's His- *teiceumen’s Manual Irvi Coo;er’s, and the Waverl Novels. conpicin ines rb ke. ip Also, rie ind ly Bibles, beautifully il- lustrated. Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 31—4 Auctioneer. By GREEN & scorTrT. a rs. He AND KITCHEN FURNITURB at Auction—On THURSDAY, the 5 h Apri', we shall sell, at the residence of C. L. Lembard, , on north H, between 4th and 5th streets, No. 607, an excelleut assortment of nearly new Purni ture, viz: Mahogany parlor Chairs, Lounges and R. Do 7 Teens, dial tad cher Tales 1 fine painted amber Set < Parlot, , stair and chamber Carpets is Hair and shuck Mattresses China, glass, crockery, stone and wood Ware Cooking, airtight, parlor and other Stoves Witha assortment of Kitchen Requisites 2 fine old Violins, music and other valuable Books Lot of Potatoes and Red Ash Coal With many other articles which we deem unne- cessary to enumerate. Terms: All sums of end under §25 cash ; over $25 acredit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. The House is aiso for rent, a good new three story frame, containing seven good roome and a cistera holding two thousand gallons, a good cellar and ex eellent out buildings, and within five minutes’ walk of the Post Office. Rent very reasonable, Inquire on the premiees. : GREEN & SCOTT, mar 31—d Auction: By GREEN & SCOTT, Auction pet tat SALE OF FURNITURE, CR ery Ware, Ciocks, Looking Glasses, &c. ic » by virtue of a deed of trust from Ezra Lease, to the subscriber, bearing date 28th day of March, 1855, and duly recorded in the land records for Washing- ton county, in the District of Columbia, at the store of said Lease, on Ninth et. between Pa. avenue and D et, at 10 o’clock a.m, all the effects of the es- tablisbment, viz: Mahogany and Walnut Dressing and other Bureaus Do Sofas and Lounges. Painted Wardrobes Dining, Card, and other Tables and Stands Maple Bedsteads Rocking, cane and wood seat Chairs Hair and Shuck Mattresses Feather Pillow and Bolsters A large lot of Crockery and Glassware A lot of Clocks, Looking Glasses Wooden and Willow Ware With many other articles which we deem unne- ceseary to enumerate. Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 30 days, for notes satisfuctorify endorsed, bearing interest. mar 20—eo For Sale and Kent. ee _ ig) RENT—A MEDIUM-SIZED HOUSE, ON Maryland avenue, between Sixth and Sevemth streets. For particulars enquire at the Fancy Store of T. GALLIGAN & CO., under Browns? Hotel. mar 31—3oet ee ee OR RENT—WILL BE FOR RENT ON THE Ast of April, the house on Pa. avenue, near the corner of 15th streets, north side. occupied at pres- ent by Mr. W. C. Butler, No. 202. This house is conveniently situated for the purpose of renting the rooms to a great advantage being near the depart- ments and public offices. Apply to 0. E. P. MAZARD, mar 31—3i* on the premises. CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A ¥FOR- tune —A lady having acquired a competency in the Millinery business, is now desirous of dispo~ of her establishment, and retiring into private fe. Her location is one of the best in the city, and isa rare Opportunity for ene acquainted with the a For terms and particulars apply at thi office. Fo RENT.—A comfortable FRAME HOUSE situated on First street, between B and C sts. near the Railroad Depot. BARBOUR & SEMMES, mar 29—eo3t Grocers, No. 67 Louisiana av. HE RESIDENCE OP COL. ROBERTS, U. 8. A., continues to be offered on pr'vate sale. It is one of the best appointed Cottages in the District, containing three acres of Ground, a large garden, exorent water, stables and rc eps in perfect order, and Ornamental grout fruit trees, &c , in the best condition, ee a For information apply at this office. mar Qw OR REN T—ABOUT FIFTY ACRES OF Land across the Long Bridge, in Virginia, and east of the Alexandria Canal. pply to R. P. & A. DODGE, mar 28—lw Georgetown. UILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—A VARIETY 1 Building Lots in the vicinity of the City Hall. Also, in all other ing terms. En rts of the city, on accommodat- ire at Mrs. ADAMS’ Boarding House, opposite to Browns’ Hotel, to be scen from 8to9am,or3to4pm. Also, an address through the Post Office will receive attention. mar 5—eo2m DAVID MYERLE. ee eee Fo RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS— A two-story frame House, with back building, containing six rooms, on 1314 street, between B and C strects south. Apply to C. 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 JAME3 W. BARKER, on H street north, between 12th and 13th sts. west. Also a two-story Frame. with back building, on Montgomery street, Georgetown. DICKSON & KING, feb 7—eotf Georgetown. OR RENT.—FOUR NEW AND CONVENI- it Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con- taining parlors with marble mantels, dining com, kitchen, servant's room, and five chambers each, and situated on Thirteenth street, jand, near the eos grounds, convenient te Pa. Departments. Rent very moderate. Apply at RB. fl. CLARKE'S office, corner of Sixth stre: Eouisiana avenue, or at D. B. CLARKE’S#s Drug Store, Eleventh street, Island. mar 6—eoul OR RENT—THE DWELLING AND STORE on 11th street west, one door from Pa. avenue, north side, adjoining Farnham’s Bookstore. to GEORGE A. W. RANDALL, mar 2—eotf corner 12th and }) sts. F% RENT—A HOUSE ON I 8ST. NORTH, between 13th and 14th sts., opposite Franklin Square, containing »ix reoms, three atiic rooms aad kitchen servants; and bath house in back building. Good cellars under the main building. Possession given on the Ist April. Apply at the house or to Mr. J. J. Miller, corner of 7th street and Louisiana avenue. mar 27— URAL RETREATS.—SEVERAL OF THOSE cottage residences at Kendall Green being now vacant, application may be mane t+ the undersigned for rentihg the same, with [aides of purchasing on liberal terms, either by letter through the post office, or at his residence after office hours. The location is healthy commands a full view of the city, is but a mile and a quarter from the Post Office, and is in every respect desirable. Gardens of two acres each are attached to every house. A permanent omnibus line communicates with Georgetown, by way of Penna. avenue, twice a day, at the usual fare. WM STICKNEY. mar 2-tf TORAGE.—Those having Furniture, Dry Goods S Groceries, &c., to be stored, will find ample ac- commodations in the large, airy, flag stone paved, and Dry Basements under the Star office, corner Pa avenue and Eleventh st. Apply at the Star office. jan 31—«f OMES FOR ce ares healthily H located Building Lots, 24 feet it by 130 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until ing, be bought at the exceedix price of $75, payable $3 per month. Title ble. table. Union Land Office, 7th st., jan 96m above Odd Fellows’ Hall. JOHN FOX, Secretary. U RECEIVED 200 sacks vos and G. A. SALT, which we of- fer at the jowest prices. ig! BaRBOUR & SEMMES, Grocers, No. 67 Louisiana avenue. mar 29—e03t Pe SI ey OTICE .—I received this Sy aoe agsort- ment of SLEEVE BUTTONS STUDS, of | the latest styles. Also, a variety of other new Goods: as Vest Chains, Chatelamns, Bracelets, Pins, , Rings, ete. Great inducements offered to purchasers. . SEMKEN, No. 330 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and 10th st-. OG- New Points put to Gold Pens at short no‘ice, Diamonds remounted, and Jeweiry made to order. IME KILN FOR SALE.—PART OR THE whole of it. Inquire on L street south, between No. 304, Navy Yard. er teeow Yen VAN HORN, PEE UIRE. Auctionecs. ALB OF THE ORPHANS COURT, Furniture and Househoid —On TUES- DAY at 10 o’clock, at the reat dence of the late Wm. H_ Page, on Firth street, be- tween E and F streets, I shall sel! order of the Orphans’ Court, all his Furniture and com- Minhogany hair spring Sofa, Chairs Do — Centre and Side Tables Dressing and erg ros Bedsteads Washstands, t Sets Superior Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows asc — husk Mattresses on Counterpanes. Comforts Cane wood seat Chairs, Lounges Carpets, Viicloth, Matting Dining and Breakfast Tables x —— opr China, poapeeteag ACO ver Forks, i Cutlery Plated Castors, Curtains = Shades Varese with onc Parti mee at Household a t jou and Kitchen Furniture' By caer of * Gas @. MecUIRES mar 29—4 " Auotidheer. Hoe @ SCOTT. Auctioneers. OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE at Auction and House to let —-On WEDNES. AY, the 4th of April, we shail sell, , at the residence of a gentleman jing house keeping. at No. 333 Ninth two doors above north L etreet, an excellent aseortment of Furniture viz: Mahogany Sofas, parlor and rocking Chairs Do velvet covered castor arm Chairs and Ot- mans marble top centre and pier Tables and Bureaus dining, breakfast and card Tables Do —_ Bookcase and fine large portable Ward robe Girandoleg solar, hall and uther Lamps ina, Glass and Crobkeryware oe — —_ pier — z one Warcrobes and Washetands Fine velvet, Tapestry, 3-ply, ingrain and stair Car- te pel Passage Oilcloth, Hearth Rugs and Matting Refrigerator, Stoves Andirons, Shovel and Tongs With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash ; over @25 accredit of sixty and ninety days, for notes satisiac- a endorsed interest. ‘ae House is also for rent, a fine two story and basement brick, containing geod and conveni ently arranged rooms, with ceiliogs, siore room and c osets complete, het and cold water conveyed through the house, and a pump of excelent water m the yard, and a side lot with fine fruit trees, 3. and ‘being near the Northern Liberties’ ar ket. on the ines. N& sCOIT, Auctioneers. For further particu: By GREEN & SCOTT, Aucti at 20 o’elock a Do mar 290—d 8, OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR! RE at Auction—On MONDAY, the 2d day of April, we shall sell, at LQo’clock a. m., at the resi dence of Mr. W. C Buf€er, at No. 203 Pennsylva- nia avenue, corner 15th rt.,an excellent assortment of Furniture, vi Mahogany Sof parlor an ‘rocking Chairs Walnut Dressing Bureaux, French Bedsteads Cherry, French, and other Bedsteads, and Wash- ata is Feather Beds, Bedding and Mattresses Girandoles, China, glass and crockery Ware Gilt framed Mirror, and other Looking Glasses Venitian Blinds and Window Curtains 3 ply, ingrain, stair Carpets Fine passage and step Oilcloth and door Mats Dining ind Breakfast Tabies Cane and other Chairs Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, Fenders Cooking, airtight, and other Stoves With a good lot of Kitchen Requisites, Terms cash. The above described Furniture is nearly new and of good quality. Persons wishing to purchase will do well to attend the sale. The House is for reut. ater on the GREEN & mar 27—d4 eer. By GREEB & scor?, Auctioneers. PLENDID CHINESE AND JAPANESE AND other Household and Kitchen Furniture at auc- tion.—On MONDAY, the Sth of April, we shall seli at 10 o’clock a. m., at the residence of Lieut. Balch ot the United States Navy, in the Six Buildings, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Twenty fitst and Twenty-second sts., a very superior asssrtment 01 Furniture, viz : splendid Japanese Centre Table, inlaid with pearl Do Chinese do do ivory Japanese Ladies’ Cabinet and Writing Desk, Inlaid with pearl, set Japanese Waiters Chinese Work Table and Teapoys, inlaid with pearl —_— Chess and Backgammon Men and Chinese Paintings and Costumes do large Punch Bow! and Toilet Set do — Circular Redstead, intaid with ivo Ty, @ perfect curiosity. assortment of Japanese and Chinese Orna ments and Curtosities Fine roseweod oval Cent ¢ and marble-top Sofa Ta- bles Fine — hall and other Lamps, gilt glase Chan- ers Fine China, Glass and Crockeryware, among which are one Chinese Dessert Set, white French China Dinner, Tea and Coffee Sets thie gilt frame French plate Mirror and racket Fine Moreen and Brocstelle Window Curtains and Ornaments Fine walnut gethic, castor, arm and other Chairs Fine cushioned Lounges and Ottomans, What-Nots and pedestals Fine walnut Chamber Set, comprising gothic Bed stead, Wardrobe, wager a Chairs, dressing Bureau, marble top Washstand, and single Bedstead Fine walnst Set, comprising French Bedstead, La- dies’ Dressing Stand, Psyche Glass and Wash- stand Fine Feather Beds, Bedding, Hair and Shuck Mat- tresses Fine iron Nurse Chair, bronzed iron Settee and Chairs for hall yf Fine ieee three-ply, ingrain, and Stair Carpets an uy Passage Oilcloth and Straw Matti Two jars Nutmeg, preserved in their natural state Quarter cask Madeira Wine, sixteen years in wood, four years in the Eust Indies, fine Small lot fine Constancia Refrigerator Mahogany dining and other Tables Cooking and other Stoves Aad a good assortment of Kitchen Requisite: Terms of sale: $30 and under cash ; over sum a credit of sixt id ninety days, for notes satis ac- torily endorsed, bearing interest ‘The subseribers must confess that in their attempt to describe the Furniture they have entirely failed. Suffice it to say it is superior to anything we have seen, and we wuuld che sce invite the ladies and gentlemen of Washington, and Al exandria, and the public in general, to attend the sale and see for themselves GREEN & — Fine mar 30—eo P. 8.—The public are respectfully invited to call on Saturday, the day previous to sale, and ex amine the Furniture. G. &. 8. J UIRE, UPERIOR FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD S Effects at Public Sale——On MONDAY morn- mg, April 2d, at 10 o’clock. at the residence of J. we Simonton, Esq., on Sixth, between D and E streets, one door north of Unitarian Church, I shall sell ali ef his excellent Furniture and Household Ef- fects, compri Handsome carved walnut Parlor Suite, finished in rich Maroon plush, consisting of large French Sofa, pair of Tete-a Eetes, pair Arm Chairs, pair Gothic Reception Chairs, and Parlor Chairs Fine rosewood marble top Centre Tables Superior mahegany Secretary and Bookcase, What Not Handsome French plate Pier Glasses, Bracket Ta bi jes Fancy Chairs, Marble top Light Stands, Astral Lam a Elegant Damn and Lace Curtains, Cornice, &e, Velvet, Brussels and Three-ply Barpejs, Rugs Piano Forte and Stool, Girandoles Handsome sah a a fixtures French China rpamen: Three fine Oil Paintings, two by Richards and one by Mc!.cod eo eS — gored Enamelied Cott: ts, Bureaus, Washet Mahogan. Elizabethian Bedsteads Washstands Superior Hair Mattresses D ou Valnut hale pring eeat Chairs, Rockers Carpet t, Re M iy 5 Dining Tables French and stone China, Glassware Table Cutlery, Chafiing Dishes Bilver plated Castors Excellent Cooking Stove and Fixtures Together with an excellent assortment of Kitchen Tt wer gad ind under cash ; over that sum 8 = and under ; tit of and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily credit of endorsed, interest. JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, mar 27—d STOP YOUR COUGHING. UST received, per Adams & Co.’s Express one J case of Maillards New York Gold Medal GUM consisting of Banana, Vanilla, Raspberry, jon. and Horehound flavors. jates, univ rival in the United States. For gale at Z. M. P, KING’s, 265 Vermont avenue, corner I strest. mar 16—f ~ ‘TRLEGRAPHIC. DAILY EVENING STAR. Arrival of the Asia at Besten. Boston, Mareh 31.—The Asia reached her dook at East Boston, about noon to-day, bring- jog Holifex and St. John’s papers of the latest dates. The Legislative Couneil of Nova Scotie has refused to pass the probibitory liquor law, de- ferring the consideration of the question until the next session. The Halifax Journal contains the official orders for providing rations for 500 recrulis expected from the United States. It says: « It ja expected that 3,000 recruits can be ob- tained.” A St. John’s paper says thatefiiciel handbills for calistment were signed by “Louis has not yet returned. Batrmtorg, March 31 —Flour held at $9.37 for Howard traneactions at $9.25 have revious contracts. Wheat is une! ate foreign news has had no eff-ct ep -_ to prime reds $2 15 0 $2 20; o! for family flour $2.30 a $2.37); white $2. $2.35; oboiee for family four smewbat er. Corn—There is a gereral decline ef one cent from yesterday's quotations. and dull. Fiour is upward and firm—good Obio at $9 50; Southern is 1,400 bbls. at $9.25a$10 Wheat is with a limited business at previous rates. is upward and the is firm; 11,500 bushels—Western mixed at $1. is a upward and firm; rales $14.50a$14 56 Beef is ard is unchanged, with a moderate Previous rates. Whisky is upward; sales Ohio at 30¢e. —_— rr GE .ND FIREMEN’S AND CIVIC BALL ‘TO BE GIVER BY YuE Columbia Fire Company Ko. 1, AT JACKSON HALL, EASTE® MONDAY NIGHT, April 9th, 1856. “HE members of the Company thomeelves that nothing will be left undone to make it one of the best balls of the season. has been engaged for the occasion jen are requested to appear in uniform. No hats or caps will be allowed in the hall exeept those worn by firemen. Tickets ONE DOLLAR one man and ladies; to be had at the — and at the door on the evening of the M Marceran, Jos Marceroa, 5 D Jarboe, mar 20,23,27,29,31, Apr2,3,4,5,6,7,89 BEAUTIFUL SPRING GOODS. E have now in store and splendid lock of NEW S00D8. and having been bonght at the large auction sales ia New York We invite the special attention of purchasers to call and rxamine for themselves before making their seleo- tions. We name a few leading articles. 25 pieces very rich black Silk, from 75 cents to @@ - SS pe: yard 100 do rich — stripe and plaid Spring Silke, very chiap A large assortment of Spring Mousselines, Chally de Laines, *, Lawns, Bereges, plain and endless variety of new style Spring Shawis Scarfs at greatly reduced prices Table Diapers, Napkins, Towelling, trish Linens, Linen and Cotton Sheetings, superior Bhirt- ing Cottons in great abuncance Whieh will be sold low for cash or to our prompt cus'omers. o ofan bile ust insist u, © payment been rendered. = COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 Seventh st. 3 doors above Pa, av. 29—e02w jy SPECTACLES. Gy apictncton’ euttiate rail ages aa minds of eyes. Also, Gold, Shell and Horn Eyeglasses. Pebbles, Perifocal, near sighted and al! other kind of Spectacle G asses kept constantly on hand, and wil be ect in old frames at short notice ae small expense. For sale very low E. K LUNDY, No. 198 Bridge street, Georgetown, D. C. mar 21-tf DENTISTRY. B. DONALD8ON, Dentist, late of the firm of R. Hunt & Donaldson, continues to manufacture and insert those beautiful; porcelain teeth, with or without gums, for specimens of which (made aed posited by the late firm) was awarded the first premium at the Mechanics’ Institute Fair, recently beld in this city These teeth are c and shaded to svit each particular case, and their resemblance to the nate- ral organs is so perfect as to deceive the most preo- tised eye. Particular attention also paid to filling and pre- serving the natural teeth. Charges moderate and all operations warranted. Office southwest corner Seventh and D s's.—en- trance on D. mar 21-¢m TAKE HOTIOS, NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under P. the United States Hotel, has just recerved a large supply of Spring and Summer Goods, and is preparrd to offer t Dargains to all in want nd fashionable one a His “ Ready- Clothing ” will be sold at following low j@ suits, Coat, Pantaloons, and Vest, of thin cloth or,cassimere, for @ Fine Black Frork and Dress Coats, from @10 to gis. Good Business Coats for $7. Biack and Fancy Pants, trom $3 to 7. Mareeilles «nd Silk Vests, from $2 to 5. He keeps alw: on_hand a large —es 7 article, such as Shirts, Gioves, Cravais, » &e. “Sole Agent for the sale of Scott's Fashions.’ mar 19—1j. $50 REWARD. AN tld wey eee neces — til istrict, Prince George’ ised. on Friday m: the i6u orning last, negro man EMANUEL, who ealis hiunself Gough: He is about 25 years of og- Wi which have Sarah Harwand, she has a brother of n write belsoge to Soha L- Datel, Lath Ta gency oa et Gorene} ave detiers Ger bie apprehensio: taken in Prince wear yf Pope lives 22d streets, Firet Ward, opposite the Observatery. Her name is on the door. He eed LL foe tm GALT & BRO. invie special attention to thetr k of pure Silver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, Ladies, Butter Keives, and all other ax. ticles of pure Silver ba pe erties M. W. GALT &