Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1855, Page 3

wVeNING STAR. Local Intelligence. Crrr Counctts— Board of Aldermen.—This body met last night at the usual hour, the ident, Mr. Hill, in the chair. Bills from the lower Board were laid before the Board, and disposed cf as foUows : A bill appropriating $500 for purchase of eqantentes tte American Fire Company; referred to the fire department committee A bill to continue the improvement of Ver- mont avenue between 12th and 0 streets; re- ferred to the improvements committee A bill for the relief of G@. W. Uttermuhle; referred to committee on claims. A bill to amend an act entitled an act for the relief of Wm. K. Riley; referred to the finance c mmittee. An act to authorize the rebuilding of a bridge in the Seventh Ward; passed. an act appropriating $750 for the pur- chase of hose for the Northern Liberty Fire Company; referred to the fire department committee. The chair laid before the Board invitations from the President of the Perseverance Fire company, and R. J. Falconer, to witness the , at 3p. m. on Monday next at the City Hall, of the said Falooner’s new coupling for Mr. reported back from the fire de- committee a bill for the purchase of hundred feet of hose for the Perseverance Fire company. The question being on its third reading — Mr. Pepper moved its amendment by add ing a clause directing that this hose should be provided with Falconer’s cou 4 Mr. Reed opposed this ate ae on the that, as yet, there was really no tell- = what the value of the Falconer coupling was, as it was untried. After a few remarks from Mr. Borro f° plaing that it turned out well, the Mayor and inspector of the fire department could of their own motion purchase the right to use it. Mr. Pepper withdrew his amendment; and then the said bill was passed. Mr Fitspatrick reported back from the ice committee the lower Board’s bill giving the board of health power to cause hog pens or styes to be removed whenever they might deem them deleterious to the public héalth, with a recommendation that it do not pass Mr. F explained that the board of health had already sufficient power to abate them as nuisances; wherever they regarded them as such. After a few further remarks from Mr. Bor- rows and Mr. Fitzpatrick on this bill, it was laid on the table. Mr. Bayly reported from the claims com- mittee a bill for the relief of Amelia Balti- more—refunding the amount of a fine for the violation of the dog law; passed. Mr. Clerk, by leave, withdrew the petition and accompanying papers of T. M. Brush. Mr. Magruder reported from the improve- ments committee a bill for the relief of Chas. Stuart, to pay him $460 for work done; Mr. Bayly reported back the bill for the re- lief of G@ W. Uttermuble; passed. Mr. Pepper reported back from the improve- ments committee; a bill appropriating $500 to continue the improvement of Vermont avenue between 14th street west, and O street north; passed Mr. P. also reported back from the same committee, a bill to pay Hanson Brown $30 for work donein the Fifth Ward; passed. Mr Borrows enquired of the chairman of the finance committee whether he had received the usual monthly bank report of the condi- tion of the corporation’s affairs with the Bank of Washington. Mr. Magruder, in reply, stated that he had not received the report in question for three months pas A lowor beard’s bill to establish a hook and ladder company inthe Fourth Ward was re- ceived; referred to the fire department com- mittee Mr. Reed reported back from the fire do- rtment committee the biil appro riating 50 for the purchase of hose for the Northern Liberties Fire Company, and providing for the use of Falconer’s improved hose-coupling, if the Mayor, Inspector of the Fire Depart- ment, and President of the Company approve it; passed Mr. Houston addressed the board informally against squandering the public money on the fire department. Mr. Pepper, in reply, held that such expen- res were necessary, as without them the oe of the city would soon be w thout idings to be burned down. Mr. Magruder introduced a bill appropri- ating $600 for grading G street north, west of 2lst street west, and specifying what the grade thereof shall be; read twice; and then, debate occurred upon this bill between Mr. Pepper against it, contending that no such bill should specity the grade, and Mr. Magruder v it, explaining that the provisions of the bill were simply to carry out a well matured plan which embraced the wishes of the prop- erty-holders The grade in question, he re- marked, had long since been agreed on, and ‘was approved by the surveyor. Mr. Houston made inquiries az to the extent of the work necessary to carry out the provi- sions of the Lepr a replied to by Mr. Magruder; when the was passed, and the beard aijjourned. Common Coun cil.—President in the chair, and all the members present except Messrs. Stewart and Gill Mr. Plant presented the Oliver; referred. Mr. Clements presented tho ple & Co., for a reservoir in referred petition of Henry tition of Kep- ‘ourth Ward; Mr. Clements presented an invitation from A. Hatoh, president of the Perseverance Fire Company, to be present at the trial of Faulk. Re ose coupling, 4c, on Easter Monday; accepted Mr. Barr, from the committee on ways and means, asked to be discharged from tke con- mderation of the petition various persons on Pennsylvania avenue, as the matier was under consideration in another committee. This was done, and the peti Mr. J. W. Davis ee a bill to New York avenue, and appro; risting for the purpose out of the wand fund passed. Also, the Aldermen's bill for a gravel foot- walk on E street south, in the Sixth Ward; passed. Mr. Duncanson, from the committee on @laims, submitted a report and bil! relative to the paving and paving stock of Pennsylvania avenue, between 17th and 22d streets, and which was brought before the committee by a communication of the — upon the subject. The repert reviewed the whole matter, pointing out the negligence of those whose duty it was te atiend to the matter. Laid over for future Mr. Duncanson also reported the Board of Aldermen’s bill paying. G. Vanderwerken $512 for damages occasioned by the falling of K etzeet bridge; laid over. Mr. Busey, from the committee on police, reported the joint resolutionsto go inte an election for police magistrates in the Second aad Third Wards on the 9th of April; paseed Mr. Walker, from the committee on the fire departuent, reported a bill appropriativg $500 towards purchasing an appsratus for a Hook and Ladder Company in the Fourth Ward; Mr. W. also presented a remenstrance of Ulysses Ward and others, ee the Rew engine-house for the Northern Liberties ¥ire Company upon the site proposed by the ial committee on the subject; referr The following bills from the Board of Alder: Men were received and appropriately referred: Bill remitting fine imposed on B Guevall. Bill allowing James Mitchell $100 for dam- cccasioned by lowering the grade on Hloveath street. 7 “ Povo ea 2 fine imposed on K. Bapker. regulating the wharf. - ter shells, dc ~~ aw L.gnaie, 07° The bill appropriating $2 500 for dr and gp she canal wag then oe and The bitl preseribed the duties of the colleo- tor of taxes, &c., wea then taken up Mr. Busey moved to amend by cafising the collector to deposite to the credit of the fund to which it my belong, all EN a collected by bim, within seven daye after the collection of — same; amendment agreed to, and bil] pass ested, Bill appropriating $200 for the burlal<f kee: York avenue to Q'street; re- paying Margaret Tilghman $8 f id for stand in Hotthern Liberties referred. Mr. Kell; introduced & bill appropriati $400 for cleaning alleys and qusieus First Ward; troduced a bill paying the Mr. Barr sealer of weights and measures the extra salary heretofore granted him; ed. Mr. Plant introduced a bil to gravel Thirteenth street from New York avenue to I street, and Eleventh street from B to C streets; referred. Mr. Barr offered a resolution req: the Mayor to call the attention of the committee of public buildings to the necessity of im- Proving the squares formed at the intersection < pamecnnenis avenue, Eleventh street, and stree' Mr. Walker moved to amend by adding also the pavement in rear of the Judiciary square from Third to Sixth street. to, and the resolution as amended was : On motion of Mr J. W. Davis, the bill for the relief of @. Vanderwerken was taken up. After ashort discussion ia relation to the amount, and other particularities, in which Messrs. Busey, Davis, Smoot, Ruff, and Dun canson participated, the bill was passed. The bill, reported by the committee on claims, in rezard te tho paving of Pennsylva- nia avenue, &o., in the First Ward, was taken up. After a long the members partici, Mr. Smoot moved an amendment providi that the payment shall come from the =| fund in place of the fund of the First Ward H lost—yeas 3, nays 15. The bill was then refused a third reading— yeas 6, nays 12. A committee of three (Messrs. Smith, Ball, and Clements) were sppointed to revise the laws in regard to the inspection of lumber. The board then adjourned. discussion, in which many of Captcogs or A Sscrar Socimry.—Last night, between nine and ten o’elock, informa- tion was given to the police that a number of male colored persons were meeting, in secret conclave, in the cellar of a house on D street, between Ninth and Tenth streets, which they had rented of the white proprieter of the premises. Accordingly, a police possee pro. ceeded thither The door was opened in obedience to the rap of one of the officers, when he and his companions made a forcible entry. The members of the society exhibited much alarm when they saw the white faces rushing into their midst; and the officers of the association ut once removed their glitter ing regalia, and hastily gathered up their books and archives, Theentire party were, without ceremony, e:corted to the watch- house, Placed in the partitioned enclosure in the business office of that establishment, they presented the spectacle, not of a company of loafers but apparently genteel colored men. Captain Birch read to them the law which rohibits free or slave blacks and mulattoes rom assembling unlawfully or meeting in secre’; the smallest fine for which offence is fivedollars. The municipal statute jikewise subjects police officers te a fine of fifty dollars in the event of their failing to enter and break up such associations. The fact that the prisoners had assembled in seoret or private meeting was proved, and also that all those who were present at the watoh-house were in the cellar in D sireet, with the door locked. The Captain having asked them whether they had anything to say, one of the blacks requested the examination of cettain books which he placed on the desk, which consisted of the Holy Bible, Seneca’s Morais, and Life in Earnest. Among the private papers was one in the form of subscription for the pur- cbase of a slave woman named Eliza Howard, the vatue set on her by her owner being $650 To the Sia Gg Hon Gerrit Smith paid $30, and Hon W. H. Seward $5; Hon F R Giddings was “ down’’ for $1 00, but the cash was not paid. Several cf our respectable cit- izens had likewise contributed. There were sera of poetry in manuscript, includin, The Lone Indian’s Dream,” and the pelited Constitution of a society called “The Daugh- ters of Jerusalem.”’ similar to one the ‘ col- have in Richmond, Va., the object stated in the preamble, is to “ re- ick and bury the dead.”’ The con- tents of @ paper box was siso examined by the Captain, consisting of sets of handsome regalia for the officers of the society. At the suggestion of an officer the negroes, twenty-four of them in number, were sever- ally searched, each one in turn going down stairs for {hat purpose; but nothing tending to implicate them in crime was found on their persons. According to their own statement they had met for benevolent purposes. Some of them were released last night, and the other cases were disposed of this morning. The following are the names of the persons arrested : Slaves— Walter Clements, Charles Mason, Richard Henry Sanders, and Joseph Jones. Free—James Williams, Joseph Johnson, John E. Bennett, Chester Taylor, Chas. Brown, James Curtis, Henry Dunlap, Wm. Simonds, Geo, W. Gaines, Lewis Norton, Daniel Wil- liams, Peter empsley, Aaron Jones, Reuhen Boss, Edmund Duckett, George Sands, James Clagett, George Lee, Grafton Johnson, and villa Barton nett, Taylor, Lee, and Barton were sent to the work-house, Joseph Jones received six lashes, and the others were released on the payment of the fice and costs—$5 58 each. ¢ coourrence to which we have above re- ferred created this morning quite an interest among the colored population of the city. Spring Fasuions.—With the incoming of spring is the reception of new styles of dress suited to that ever welcome season, and in the oa of the fashions our fair ones can never charable with sloth. Our readers will find at Mrs. Hill’s, south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets; at Miss Morley’s, north side of vennsylvania avenue, between the same strects; at Mad. Delarue’s, No. 338, Pennsylvania avenue, north side, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets; Miss J. Thompson, at Hutchison & Munro’s, Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, next door to Walter Har- Per’s; and M. Willian have all opened very recently excellent stocks of spring millinery goods John T. Evans, the fashionable and go-s head batter, has a large and varied stock of spring bonnets for the ladies, to be made up by the ladies at home; and Maxwell & Sears a stock of new style Paris mantilias, such as has rarely been geen in Washington. All these goods are well worth seeing even by those ladies who do not wish to buy. Nothing superior to them were ever imported into this market. Tus Pratt Sistern00D.—We have hereto- fore published aceounts of the arrest of many abandoned women by the local aathorities of the city of New York. According to a state- ment ¢f the Commercial so established an in- stitution had street walking by abandoned wo- men become, that those persons seemed to have acquired a proseriptive right to the prin- cipal promenades after sunset, and certainly caveean it with very determined impudence and rudeness. 1n the lower parts of the city, gentleman could not escort a virtuous Tady past the principal hotels, or the crossings of certain streets, without a most painful certain. ty that her eyes and ears would be saluted with behavior and language most revolting and disgusting. We publish this statement for the purpose of saying. in connection, that, as appears by the New York Papers, @ lady residing in Fair- fax county, Va., written a letter to May- or Woed, in which she offers to take one of the frail womenand reform her. She desires the girl to be sent to herself and husband. The latter is saidte be a res ble butcher. The letter was sent by the Mayer to the Mag- delan Asylum. Cavrion —It seems that some maliciously disposed person is in the habit of tearing the- atre and other bills posted around the city. Itis presumed that the individual who in- dulges in this practice is afflicted with some such mania as impelled the New York vitriol- man to the course which has probably con- signed him for a lifetime to # prison, or at least in the charge of 5 e offence to which we first above refer is severely punish- able under the laws, and many persons inter Il as all the pol fhoers, are vio a harp look outta outh the oender b} os shin of2 @ ascar~ ng $570 to grade Fourth j Psopte’s Tatatre.—The play of Guy Man- nering was repeated last night at this popular place of resort—Miss Morant sustaining the character of Meg Merriles. Not only this lady, but most of those who sustained parts ie the play, acquitted themselves in a manner that highly delighted the large number of spectatorsin attendance. There was evidently aa improvement in the oe as contrast: with the previous representa’ a of that besu- tifal drama. To-night, Miss Morant plays the part of Juliana in the deservedly favorite comedy of the ‘Honey Moon.” The cast is a strong and excellent one. ‘Fortune’s Frolic” concludes the evening’s entertainment. There will, in all probability, be a full house. The worthy manager deserves the patronage of the public for his effortato preserve an innocent and in- structive means of enjoyment. Dry Qoops.—Riley, in‘-Dry Goods Square,” at the woe of Eighth street and altel avenue, has just o &@ capital assortment of spring goods, embracing of every- thing one might expect to find in a Metropoli- tan establishment of the kind, of long main- tained reputation. His store Imas been well known for years as one of the very best places in Washington in which to ase staple dry goods of all descriptions. He has for many years grey esis a large portion of the cus tom of the armers in the country surroundin; Washington—the people who are quickest pm shrewdest in finding out where they will be sure to get full returns for their money in- vested in any purchases whatever they make. Buon your Guarp.—A well dressed man has called at the residences of some of our citizens in the West End, within a day or two, asking, in every case, for the ladies, refusing to give his name whem demanded by the ser- vants, and behaving in other respects in a manner to create suspicions of his <r ie At some places, he appeared as the friend and companion of a mute who prepares visi! cards; at others, as the bearer of a letter o! introduction to the family, which, however, he refused to deliver except in person to the lady. This individual, or these individuals, have been playing this game for some days. Look out for him or them. Aut Foot’s Day —Mr. Editor:—If your ped acapeyy: “ Query,” is really ignorant of the origin of April Fool’s Day, and desires in- ‘ormation, I will throw a ray of light on his mind, boping at the same time to benefit other similarly benighted querists. I read in Roman history that the first of April was the day dedicated to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, when the young persons from tbe country came into the city to participate in the enjoyment of the scenes. As they were unsophisticated in many city sports, they became the subjects for the tricks of the citizens These playful jokes increased at each successive celebration, until at length they were so prevalent on that day as to in- elude the citizens also, and thus finally the day—firat of April—received the title of “ All Fool’s Day ” If not satisfactory to “Query,” I would recommend the reading ‘of the history, as I write from memory, and may not be entirely correct in reference to details. W.W.E. Franxuix Burupine Association —There was much eagerness manifested, last night, at the first monthly meeting of this association, to secure stock, and with the stock previously taken there were more offers than could be ao- commodated, the shares being limited to two thousand; many had to go away disap- pointed. At the salesof money much spirit was evinced, and bids were quite high—50}, 50, 494, and 51 cents being the rates at which itsold. We understand it is in contemplation to organize another association at an early day. Ropsgry.—Mr. A II. Voss, jeweler, Saventh street, second door above H, was robbed #ast night. A glassin the show-window baving been broken, the thief. provided with s hook, attached to a stick, “Gshed’ all the valuable articles within its reach, and es:aped with them. So intent was the rogue in the pursuit of his business that he evidently cut salt with the glass, as stains of biood were thig Morning discovered on it and the sash. The Toes falls heavily on Mr Voss, an industrioud mechanic, who has but recently commenced business. i Fire.—The residence of the Misses Chisem; on Maryland avenue, near Sixth street, Island; took fire, yesterday afternoon, by a spark from chimney oatchingin the reof and being fanned into a blase by the high wind that was pre- yailing. A neighbor, fortunately, discovered it before it had made much progress, and with commendable promptness and energy put it out without even the inmates knowing that their house had been on fire. a Tue Great Sate or Wasnincron City Propsrty.—The reader is referred to our auction sales column for the card of Mr. Chas, W. Boteler, auctioneer, for the roject of a general sale of all lots which W: roperty holders are willing to offer. , teler has a high reputation as an effective salesman, ani will, doubtloss, dispose of a large amount of valuablo property in this novel enterprise of his, which is well worthy of pubs lic attention. ‘ Dovusiw Trick.—Among the Sunday amuse- ments—first of April—a young gentleman tied. a string to a bright half-dollar, which he placed on the pavement, and asone passer-by after another would stoopto pick it up, the trickster, concealed from public view, would pull the string towards him, thus changing the locality of the silver; but an old gentleman who had ecen that gamo in his early days, put his foot on the money, out the string, and pock- eted the treasure. Merceant’s Excuaxae.—We direct tho at. tention of such of our readers az wish to know what are the objects sought to be accomplished by the Merchant’s Exchange, to the circular to day published in the Star. Mr. Thos,. C. Magruder, the clerk, will visit Georgetown with a view to solicit the merchants and oth. erd of that city to become members of the as- sociation. Wesrerx WItps.—Stanley’s beautifal much-adorned, and trathful Panorama, will be exhibited at Odd Fellow’s Hall, commeno. ing ‘o morrow afternoon, at half- past three o’- cleck, and also at night. Centre Marker.—Our principal Market was well supplied this morning, and the prices remain about the same asduring last week. They afford but little encouragement for housekeopers. ; Tus Learned Monkey, which performs its tricks to the sounds of the organ, is the prom- inent street amusement. Crowds are drawn to the exhibition, and the juveniles especially are diverted by the entertainment. i Waran Rervrns.—John Warner, drnnk and disorderly; workhouse 60 days; Ann Kahoe and Susan Mattingly, vagrants, do; George Kendall, larceny, jail; bn Wade. assaulting a female, do. | BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS, without doubt, fs one of the most populsr medicines in this State, and the srest confidence through its friends, has caused such im creased demands that the proprietor has found it mecessary to ineresse bts faciiity maoufacterinug the Bittera, 0 that be may Le able to fll all orders promptly. Our most able physicians are using it in their regular practice for itp great virtues fa cases of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headache, Die- ordered Bowels, and as a general siterative of the whole system, &c. Read the certificate of the Rev. J. Bose, at are Union Hill Station, below. Volumes of the same kind slready been farnished the proprietor. Biocumonn, Sept. 7, 1864. Itake great pleasure in testifying to the virtue of Baker's Premium Bitters 28 a remedy for obstinate judigestion, « r@- ef of the attacks of dyspepsia and headecte, and by their use I have escsped my annual attacks of chills. REY- F. J. BOGGS, Pastor of Union Hill Station. Price 56 cents per bottle, To be had of CHARLES STOTT & CO., Washington, D. C., CANBY & HATCH, and SETH 8. HANCE, Baltimore, and by Druggista everywhere. apr 3—colw ARDING.—A LADY RESIDING ina healthy tage of the T+land has a few vacant roome, ip which she would like to accommodate Boarders. Single gentlemen ferred. Applications to be made at this office. ee 55 ap 3—2t* OARD IN APRIVATE FAMILY CAN BE OB- tained by two s.ngle gentlemen. The roo are picasantly situated and comfortably turnished. ‘They will be rented either with or without board on eccommodating terms. Address GH” City Pogt Office. ap 3-3t* | i , GPvEeAL GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM- wodated with rooms and board, at No. £58 Eweltth street, between G and H streets, ap 9-aw* | For Sale and Fent, RENT. 4 WEL FURNISHED Hove FOR and dedrable house in the First Ward, may be rented low. The furniture to bs purchased at a cheap valuation. Applv to O08. C. G. KENNEDY, ap3-3 over Savings Bank wps-% over Savings Bank _ OR RENT.—THE HAMBURG LIME KILNS, | ¥ si uated on square No. 63. These Kilns hi ve recently been put in complete repair. To any one wishing to en, in the lime business a favorable opphrtunity is now presented. Apply to the sub- scribers at their Lumber Yard, corner 26th and D streets. H, N. & J. W. EASBY. ap 3—eolw OR RENT FROM THE FIRST OF MAY,A neat, c je, and werl-arranged two story frame Dwelling House, on the west side of Thir- teenth street, two doors routh of Penna. avenue. Apply. veh re counter of he Star office. ap 3— Se he oa ate ee Ieee OR RENT—A THREE-STORY BRICK House, with large back building and fine large yatd, situated on East ito! street, nearly oppo sitezhe residence of B B. French Esq.. Possession given immediately. Apply to the subscribers, cor- ner 26th and D ats, H. N. & J. W. EASBY. ap 3- eolw Host FOR RENT AND FURNITURE FOR SALE —The house is a new three story brick; with attic and back kitchen. -The furniture is all new, and has been in use only a shor. time. Rent of house $12 per month. Inquire at the house, No 381 L street north, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, or at room No. 42 Register’s office, Treasury Department. ap 2—3:* Fo RENT—WILL BE FOR RENT ON THE Ist 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. jis house is conveniently situated for the pui of renting the rooms to @ great advantage being near the depart- ments and public offices. Appt to oO. P. HAZARD, mar 31—3t* on the premises. Auction Sales. 8; GREEN & SOOTT, Auctioneers. OLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE Se henenOn THURSDAY, the 5 h Apri’, we shall sell, at the residence of Mrs. Sp: on the south side of north C, between 31 and 4}¢ sts., at 10 0’clock a m.,a large assortment of Furaiture, i: Feather Bvds a = Redding and 7 poten Wardrobes, Washstands and Chairs Divmng, B jaat and card Table: , ingrain and other Carpets glass, crockery, and stone Ware Sofas, Lounges, cane radlgne me Chaire Cooking, airtight ether Stoves sm With a large pveeen of Kitchen Requisites With many other articles which we deem unné cessary lo enumerate. ‘Terms : All sume of end under $25 cash ; over $35 a¢redit of 60 and 90 days, for wotes satisfactorily jorsed, bearing interest. malariae GREEN & SCOTT, ep 3—d Auctioneers. By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Geergetown OUSEHOLD EFFECTS AT AUCTION —On FRIDAY morning, the 6th inst , at 10 o’clock we will sell, at the residence of the Rev. Renry Sli cer No. 55 Second street, all the Household Fur mture We name -oastiiag Maho; S ta and Rocker De pefior Chairs, Pier T bles Parlor and Chamber Stoves Do haljland do Carpets Mahogany Sideboard and Dining Tables Wardrobe, Walnut and French Bedsteads Dress ng and other Bureaus Gilt and other Mirrors, Currains Fir-t rate Cook Stove, Kitchen Tabies Wood, Stone, and Tinware, &c, With other articles not enumerated. Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash; over $25 a credit of sixty days for s tisfac or ly endorsed notes, bearing interest. BARNARD & BUCKEY, ap 3-d Auctioneers CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR- tune —A lady having acquired a competency in the Millinery business, is now desirous of dispos ing of her establishment, and retiring into private lite. Her location is one of the best in the city, and @ rare opportunity for one acquainted with the business. Fur terms and particulars apply at this office. mar 29-1m HE RESIDENCE OF COL. ROBERTS, U. 8. A., continues to be offered on pr vate sale. [t is one of the best appointed Cottages in the District, containing three acres of Ground, a large garden, excellent water, stables and outhouses in perfect order, and ornamental grounds, fruit trees, &c , in the best condi ion. For information apply at this office. mar 28—2w Rex, FOR RENT—TWO OR THREE new- ly furnished and very desirable Rooms for rent with board,at 203 F st., Union Row. mar - OR REN T—ABOUT FIFTY ACRES OF Land across the Long Bridge, in Virginia, and east of the Alexandria Canal. Apply to R. P. & A. DODGE, mar 28—lw Georgetown. OR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS— A two-story frame House, with back building. containing six rooms, on 13/4 street, between B and C streets south. Apply to C. A. DOUGHERTY, next door. A three-story Frame, with basement, on N. York avenue, between 4th and 5th sts. weat. 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. Atvo xtwo-story Frame. with back building, on Montgomery street, Georgetown. DICKEON & KING, Georgevown. OR RENT.—FOUR NEW AND CONVENI ent Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con- taining parlors with marble mantels, dining room, kitchen, servant's room, and five chambers each, and situates on Thirteenth street, Island, near the ublic grounds, convenient te Pa. avenue and the Jepartments. Rent very moderate. Apply at R. Hf. CLARKE'S office, comer of Sixth street aad Eouisiana avenue, or at D. B. CLARKE’S Droz Store, Eleventh: street, Isiand. mar 6-—eort OR RENT-- THE DWELLING AND STORE on Lith street west, ove door from Pa. avenue, north side, adjoining Farnham’s Bookstore. App'y to GEORGE A. W. RANDALL, mar 2—eotf corner 12th and }) sts. OR RENT—A HOUSE ON I ST. NORTH, between 13th and 14th sts,, opposite Franklin Square, containing «ix reous, three attic rooms aad kitchen servants; and bath house in back building. Good cellars under the main building. Possession jiven on the lst April. Apply at the house orto Sr J. J. Miller, corner of 7th street and Louisiana avenue. mar 27— UILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—A VARIET f Building Lois in the vicinity of the City Hall. Also, in all other parts of the city, on accormmodat ing terms. Enquire at Mre. ADAMS’ Boarding House, opposite to Browns’ Hotel, to be Fcen from Sto9am,or3to4pm. Also, an address through the Post Office will receive attention. mar 5—eo2in DAVID MYERLE. OR RENT.—A comfortable FRAME HOUSE situated on First street, between B and C sts. near the Railroad Depot. BARBOUR & SEMMES, Grocers, No. 67 Louisiana av. feb 7—eotf mar 29—eo3t OR RENT—A MEDIUM-SIZED HOUSE, ON Maryland avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Por particnlars enquire at the Fancy Store of T. GALLIGAN & CO., under Browvs’ Hotel. mar 31—3oet SEVERAL OF THOSE Kendall Green being now vacant, application may be mane to the undersigned for renving the same, with privilege 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 tu every house, A permanent omnibus line communicates with Georgetown, by way of Penna. avenue, twice a day, at the usual fare. WM STICKNEY. mar 22—tf OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought atthe exceeding low price of $75, payable $3 per month. Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall, jan 96m JOHN FOX, Secretary. Wants. ANTFD—A COMPLETE FILE OF THE WwW WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its publication up 59 the present date, for which a lideral price will be paid if szntto this office. ap 3—f ‘ YOUNG GERMAN LADY WISHES A SIT- uation as Seamstress or Chambermaid in some respectable family in the city.. Address “LN,” at at this office. ap 3-3 ANTED—A SITUATION BY A MIDDLE id woman, a$ child nurse orto do the house work ots small family. Address M. D., Star office. ap 3—1* YOUNG MAN, OF SOBER, INDUSTRIOUS A habits, who writes a good band, is desirous of obtaining a situation as porter in a store or any oth- er place where he could make himself usetul. Best of reference given, Address “E CU,” through -the City Post Othe. mar 3—1t* ANTED—A WOMAN COMPETENT TO do atl the Retipins. tery housework generally for a family of three ns. Immediate applica- tion may be made at 864 Pa. avenue, between Ist and 2d streets west. None need apply but such as can do, and are willing to do what they agree to do ep 3—li* f fl SE eee aR SITUATION WANTED BY A YOUNG wo- man as tid or seam~tress, or to go travelling With a lady. or take care of children The best ot reference can. be given. Fnanisg at this of fice, a at 1 o’clock, the 4th aud Sib, ap 3-2 PARTMENTS WANTED FOR A GENTLE ® an, On Or neat the Heights of Georgetown. | Apply to Mr. Redfern, Grocer, Pirst Ward. ap2—ai* GENTLEMAN WITH HIS LADY AND SON #iX yeurs of age, desire board in a genteel pri vate family, in @ retired rart of the city Address “HH G,”’ throush the City Post Office. mar 3i—3t* ' tt ANTED—A ROOM WITH BOARD IN THE First Ward, by a gentleman who will, if de cired, farnish his room. Address, for one week, «<M,"? at this of ¢ mar 31—tf* ANTED—EMPLOYMENT FORA COLOR ed man, accustomed to driving a cart. In- quire Of the subscriber, Pa avenue, becween 10th ani 11th sheers. cals mar 31—ee3t WM. H. MOORE. ii a Se ee SALESWOMAN WANTED.—WANTED IN a fancy Store om Px avenae, a young lady uf pleasing address, who had‘some experience a¥ a saleswoman, and can give satisfactory referenc: as to qualifications, &e P ‘will hear of & situ bi ” Port ice, wil bse A cet mar 81—eo By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. ATALOGUE SALE OF 1,000 HARDY EV er-blooming Roses, Fruit Trees, &c —On FRI DAY afternoen, April 6th, at 344 o’clock, at my Auction Rooms, I shall sell a large collection of Ev er-blooming Roses, comprising Perpetual, Hy bride, Bourbon, Noisette, Moss, Monthly Moss, Standard and Ranning Roses. Also, jinese Wisteria’s Tree Peony, Spiceas, Came'lia, Japonicas, Orange Trees, Parlor Plants, Ornament Snrubs, &c. Also, Dwarf Pears Apples, Cherries, Apricota, Pe ch Trees, &c. This cotlection comprises the newest and best kinds of Roses and Fruit Trees known, fom A Jaxvtx, Florist and Nurseryman, Washington, D. C. Term: cash JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 3—d Aucti By J.C. McQUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED PROPER ty:—On MUNDAY afternoon, April 24, at 5 o’cloak, on the premises, by virtue of two deeds of trust to the subscriber, one dated May 10. 1847, anc recorded in liber WB, No. 134, fwlio 163, &e’, the other dated Juve 10, 1847, and recorded in liber W. B., No. 135, folio 470, &c., two of the land records for Washington county, in the District «f Colambia, I shall sel', on the premises, lots numbered 10, 11 13, 14, 15, and 16, in square WN street west, between F and G streets south, with the improvements, c( ns:sting of an excellent two story brick dwelling house. ‘Terms : One third cash ; the residue in six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest, to be secured to the satisfaction of the trustee. NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee. JAS, C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. postpon ed un mar 7—eo The above sale is til place. N. CALLAN, Trustee, JAMES 0. McGUIRE, ap 3—-law&ds Auctioneer. By C. W. BOTELEHR, Auctio EREMPTORRY SALE OF CALLECH, HOR- SES, Mules, Rockaway, &c. at Auction.—On THURSDAY morning, April 5th, at 11 o’clock, [ shall sel!, tn front of my store— One clegant Caltech, nearly new, cost $800 One pair bay Horses One pair young Mules One Rockaway Sett of Double Harness Sale positively without reserve. Terms: One-third cash; residue in two and four months credit, for Approved endorsed notes, bearing interest. C. W. BOTELER, ap2-d Auctioneer, By J.C. HcGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREWPTORY SALE OF TWO GOLD LE} VER Watches and Chains —On TUESDAY evening, April 3d, at 8 o’clock, at my Auction Rooms, I shai! sell to cover advances — { ‘Two fine Gold Hunting case Lever Watches, ful jewelied. Also, several Gold Chains. Terms cash. ! JA3. C. McGUIRE, ap2—4 Auctioneer. * By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers{ N THURSDAY AFTERNOON next, Sth inst. at $6 o’clock in froet ot the premises, we shal sell the Building Materi:!s in the houses belungin: to Mr. Z. D. Gilman and Mr. *V. H. Ward, on Penne sylvanie avenue, near Browns’ Hotel. The purcha, sers will be required to take down the houses ang remove the same within iwo weeks. ' Terms at the asie { GREEN & SCOTT, ap 2—d Auctioncers. i By GRKEEX & scorTrT. Aastionaetn ~! PLENDID CHINESE AND JAPANESE AN other Household and Kitchen Furnitare at auc tion.—On MONDAY, the 9th of April, we shall se! at 10 o’clock a. m., at the residence of Lieut. Balch, ot the United States Navy, ia the Siz Buildings, ou Pennsylvania avenue, between Twenty first and ‘Twenty-second sts., a very superior assertment of Furniture, viz: Splendid Japanese Centre Table, inlaid with pear! | Do Chinese do do ivory + Japanese Ladies’ Cabinet and Writing Desk, InJaid with pearl, set Japanese ‘Waiters $ Chinese Work Table and Teapoys, inlaid with,pearl - Chinese Chess and Backgammon Men and Board Chinese Paintings and Costumes do large Panck Bow! and Toilet Set do Circular Bedsteat, inlaid with ive Ty, & perfect curiosity. assortment of Japanese and Chinese Orna ments and Curiosities Fine rosewood oval Cente and marble-top Sofa Ta bies Fine ores hall and other Lawps, gilt glass Cham eliers t Fine Chiua, Glass and Crockeryware, among which areone Chinese Dessert Set, white French China Dinner, Tea and Coffee Sets Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Fine hic gilt frame French plate Mirror an@ racket- Fine Moreen and Brocetelle Window Curtains an@ Ornaments { Fine wainut gethic, castor, arm and other Chairs Fine cushioned Lounges and Ottomans, What-Nots and pedestals el Fine walnut Chamber Sei, comprising gothic Bel- stead, Wardrobe, Sofa, Arm Chairs, dressing Bureau, marble top Washstand, and single Bedstead : Fine walnst Set, comprising French Bedstead, La- dies’ Dressing Stand, Psyche Giass and Wasi» stand Fine Feather Beds, Bedding, Hair and Shuck Matt tresses Fine iron Nurse Chair, bronzed iron Settee and Chairs forhall Ee 4 Fine Tapestry, three-ply, ingrain, and Stair Carpets and Rugs Passage Oilcloth and Straw Matting FH Two jars Nutmeg, preserved in their natural state Quarter cask Madeira Wine, sixteen years in wood, four years in the East Indies, fine Smail lot five Constarcia Refrigerator Mahogany dining and other Tables Cooking and other Stoves » inns And a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites. Terms of sale: $0 and under cash ; over thaysam 8 Creslit of sixty aad ninety davs, for notes satis! ac- torily endorsed, bearing interest ‘The subscribers must confess that in their avempt to describe the Furniture they have entirety failed; Suffice it to sav it is superior to anything we hawe seen, and we wuuld respectfally amvite the ladies and gentlemen of Washington, Georgetown and A! exandria, and the public im general, to attend the sale and see for themselves GREEN & SCOTT, mar 30 -eo P_8.—The public are respectfully invited to call on Saturday, the day previous to sale, and ¢ amine the iture. G. &. 8. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer ATALOGUE SALE OF STANDARD AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS nt Auction.—On TUESDAY afternoon, 3d Aprit, at 5 o'clock, at the Auction Rooms, I shall sell a ind valvabie col- lection of Books, embracing ali the best and favorite 18. greet Franklin’s Works complete Lord Bacon‘s, Hume, Smeliet, and Miller's His- sory of England ry complete, in superb hindings, &c. | Also, richly bound Family Bibles, beamtifully ib | iusirated. Terms cash JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 31—d Auctioneer. i! third tuterest can be purbhased on “M,” Syar office, Western Wilds,” . fing terme. mar i 0 355, fronting on lt" HURSDAY afternoon, May +1, same hour and & cresit of si orily e: do: basement 4 nape ten , 7 2, with high yh condpiete, t and colt water through thé house, wud a | PANORAMA FOR SALE—ONE UNDIVIDED | Serket: DAILY EVENING STAR. oo Hagrroap, Apfil 2—The antual election in this State for Governor, Lieutenant Gover- nor, Secretary of) State Comptroller, with members of legislature, and members ef Con gress, took place to-day. The result as fer as known, is as follows: ~ Ia thirty towns, Inghaw:, dem., for Gover. nor, leads all other candidates. Misor, K. N. leads Dutton, whig, largely, and he falls a little short of Ingham. ‘There appears to be no election by the people. The demecrats, as far as heard from, elect 25, and the know no. things and whigs 21 to the Legislature Sev- eral strong know nothing districts are yet te hear from The result in the first Congressional district between James F Pratt, dem ,and Esra Clark jr .cpposition, isdoubtful. In the 31 district, Sydney Dean, whig and know nothing is éleo- ted by a large majority [SECOND DISPATCH } New Yorx, April 2—The latest returns from Connecticut indicate that the State has gone anti-admtnis:ration, though there is no election of the Governor by the people. Ing- ham is apparently sheed, but is bard pressed by Minor. The demoorats in New Haven, however, claim the Legislature so far. Kansas Election. Inpersxpexce, Mo., April 1 —Retarns re- ceived here from Kansas shew that the pro- Nebrasks ticket has been elected Bull Creek, Lawrence, Douglas, Doniphan, Teswmagh, Shawnee Mission, and Hookey Point gave ma- jorities varying from 200 to 800 The election was conducted in a quiet manger. The editor of the Kansas Free State was ducked in Kew river by a mob, ia consequence of @ speech mede by him. There is probably no anti-slavery man elested to the Legislature. A large procession paraded here to celebrate the victory. Diatressing Effects. of the Gale—Eight Per- = sons Killed. New Yorx, April $—A new large glass manufactory in the town of Progress, at the mouth of Rancocas creek, N. J., was blown down yesterday, burying twenty-fire persons in the ruins. Eight dead bodies have been taken ont, and several persons severely wound- ed. Among the killed was a son of Alderman Palmer, of this city. The damage to the property, which belonged to Mr. Julius Kel. ler, will mount to near $20,000. Munisipal Elections in Obi. Cumvevann, Aprit 3.—Caatle, the Know Nothing eandidate for Mayor, was elected to- day by about 500 majority over ex-Gorernor Wood, Democrat. In Columbus the Enow Nothings have been victorious aleo. In Toledo the anti-Kaow Nothings Lave cer tied the election. Blection of Censors in Vermon:. Bosrox, April 3.-Retarns bare been re- cosved of the election of State ceseors in Ver- mont. The Kaow Nothing ticket is abead about 1,700. The vote is small. Heavy Snow Storm in New York. Syracuse, April 3 —The cars which lef. Binghamton at seven o'clock; yesterday sorn ing, did not reach here unti) balf past seven this morping—a distance of only eighty miles. They encountered snow in drifis of tyeive tc Gfteen feet doep Effects of the Gale. Easton, April 3.—We db experienced a violent gale of wind here forthe last tyro days. The raile of the Cectral Railroad were blowa from the top of the high ¢”one bridge at Clin ton, New Jersey, and prevented the pastage of the trains. Baltimore Markets. Bautivone. April 3.—Breadstofis are unchanged. Howatd street flour is quoted at $9.2509.50; City Mills held 99.3729 b0, but no sales reported: Rye flow $6.87 sa6 50. Wheat—red, $2.15a2 25; white, $2 1832 40— no travsaotions Corn is held st 88:9ie for _— and 91092 for yellow—buyers holding back. Few York Market. bmw Yorx, April 3.—Cotton ‘ts unchanged with a limited demand at rates previously quoted. Flour is improved, and a trifie aigher. Good Ohio at $9 62a $10 . Southern is better; salesat $9 374a$10 124. Wheat is up- ward and firm; salesof Southern white at$2 40. Corn—Western mixed, 99$1. Pork is a trifle higher—sales of old mess, at $15. Beef is upward and firm. Lard is unchanged. Whisky is betier; Ohio 32a32j0. f . Election Biot in Cincinnati. Crxcrsxati, April 2—Tbe municipal eleo- tion in this city to day was a most exciting stroggi@® A large vote was polled. The re- sult is not yet known. There ing in the various wards—partic eleventh, vote, and they (the Americans) took of the polls and destroyed the ballot tickets. Sexeral_ serious rows ocourred this afternoon, and one American and two or three Germans are said to have been killod. In the elevesth ward, the ballot boxes were destroyed, and Dr. Brown, a of the ward, was killed. The Kaow Ni ral. lied and teek a cannon from the oe, and, turming it upon th-m, fired, killing a number and wounding others—how many can- not be ascertained at sent = een is an immense eerreereng Ktbw othings are marching through streets with Pia and they are ordered. to meetin the eleventh ward. A further collision is ex- pected that the Know Nethings wil! xesand It is sup have a majority of from six te seven hundred. Sy GREES & SCOTT, Auctioneers OUSENOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE at Auction and House to let —On WEONES- DAY, the 4th of April, we shall sell, at ad a m, at the residence of nen ances sane ng — keeping. at No. 333 Ninth str » s a safc pepe Booms assortment 9) Purniture viz: ; fas, pértot and rocking Chairs = Mahomay, vet covered camor am Chairs and Ot- Do’ marile top centre and pier Tablet‘end Bureaus “ Do dining, brenkfast and card Tabi: De°> Bookcase and fine targe robe Jirandotes, soiar, ball cnd uther Lamps Chiva, Glass and Or bkeryware ~~ Ward Gilt and other pier Glasses High and low post Be ‘&teads Wardrchesand Weststands Fine velvet, Tapestey, 3-ply, ingtain and stair Car- ta pe Passage Gilcloth, Hearth Rugs and Matting Refrigerator, Bioves Andirons, Shevei and Tongs b With a good aSsortment of Kite! 6 QU. a Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash ; over $95 apd ninety days, for gotes sstisfac- interest. two glory and The pare is also for rent, a m the ya nde ear the cares muns® LAW For further mar 2—¢"