Evening Star Newspaper, April 14, 1855, Page 3

oo EVENING STAR. Loc al Intelligence. Our Avvertisers —Mr. W. Henry Palme-, beretofore known as Robert Heller, the magi- cian, has dropped his assumed name and pro- fession of magic, and is now devoting himself to teaching masic—harrony and compcsition, as well as the piano forte. He is an accom- — gentleman, and a most wonderful por- rmer on that popular instrument. Anthony, for many years in the employ of Tood & Co, has just established himself in business at No. 3 Columbia Piace He hasa large and beautiful assortment of hats and caps, which he is selling at low prices, on the _-_ of “*pay as you go,” which John olph once said was the “ philosopher's James Skirving, southeast corner of Penn- sylvanis avenue and Eleventh stret, adver tises a large supply of stoves ¢f every stylo and pattern. Though there can be no demand at this season for warming arrangements, heuse- keepers cannot fail to be interested in his le ovens and ranges, and other —— which enter into well-provided houze- Mrs. Choate, 46 Louisiana avenue, willopen her spring style of boano‘s on Tussday—a fact of much importance to the ladies. We refer our r:aders Fad to the ad- vertising columns of the Star, where they will find much to interest them. Taz Marion Krrces will parede on Monday afterncon. Thisis a newly organized military volunteer corps, which has already attained much efficiency in the manual exercises, and makes a fine appearance. On the evening of that day the first annual ball of the “ Rifles”’ will take place at Carusi’s Saloon. Frederick Prosperi’s cotilion band has been eng: for the occasion—a guarantee that the music will be of the best description. The ball will be opened at nineo’clock, with the Marion’s Grand Mered, composed fcr the occasion. From the well known character of the committee of ar rangements, wo anticipate that everything requisite for the comfort of the attendants will be provided, and that the festivities will pacs off in a manner which will enable ths partivi- pants to say, af-er it is over, that thair pleasure was bounded only by the small hours of the morning. Frower Garpens.—Now Is the tirac to at- tend to this subject—a pleasant task, which the lovers of floral beauties are not inclined to ect. It is true that the work is fatiguing, but it is healthful, und the reward abundant ‘The love of flowers is universs!—adul:s and infants alike sharing ia the admiration of den products. “Ab.” you may Met faee BO ground aticebed to wy premises for a garden.”’ Then procure a few be xev, Gil them with rich earth, plaut your seed. or cuttings, and bestow a little care upoa them, and you will be richly recompensed. Tho rest, most humble, may thus bavo something to giadden his eyes and rejuice bis heart. Within the pest weok. a large variety of fruit aud flower beariag trees-- young und vigorous, apparent! y—have been displayed for sale at the Centre Market, and mect with 2 ready sate. No one will ever regret sach adornments to their premises, We repeat, cultivate your flower gardens or parterres. Manxets.—We have gathered the price: of the most important articles offered for sale in the Centre Market this morning, and are sorry to say they are eo high that laboring men who are now unemployed find it very dificult to} supply themssives and fcmilics. The cause of this we are unable to give; Lut whatever it is we hope it it will soon cease ‘o exist: Beef—freeh 12 5 d ; 8 a 10; dried. I fresh, 124; sa.t, 10; 373 - per pair; r 25 ete per bunch; herring, 15 cts per bunch; perch. 25 cts per bunck; hay, $2 per 100 pounds, straw, $1 per 100 pounds; cut hay, $ cis per bushel We were informed this morning. that a gentlo- man gave $6.50 for 160 bushe's:f wheat chaff. Thig isan article seldom effered in market. An old dealer in the fish market irforms us that yesterday chad were br per 100; and herring $3 50 a $10 per 1,000 at the shores Tas Kescets have returned from delight ing our Alexandria friends, and wil! give two of their delightfu! concerts and burlesque en- tertainments on Monday and Tuesday even- ings, at the Odd Feilews” Uall, is this ci-y, which we doubt not be thronged by those desirous of banishing for a time the duil cares and arxieties of business. We know no more rational manner of passing an bcur or two than in listening to the songs and witticisms of the troupe. They preve, indeed, an “anti- dote tocare.’’ A most eomimendabie feature, smong the mary good ones of their perform exces, is the amuzing burlesque and bagateiie| bottom of it —trifles which are sufficiently w applause of good natured audienees without ging $15 a 316) a Is a eee Friday, near t, some body attempted to destro: by fire the dwelling house occupied by a pen ored man, named Butler. and the property of Mr. Thomas Blagdon, between H and I and Sixth and Seventh streets. A plank of the weather-boarding was torn off, and basing materials were inserted between the outside wood-work and the plaster. A lady in the neighborhood, who happoned at the time to be up with a cick child, discovered the James, and gave alarm. Mr. Josiah Essex, together with other citizens living near by, promptly repaired to tho scene, and, by their we pd laudable exertions, stopped the pro the fire before it had effected much injary. Peorie’s Toxatre —This evening, Shake- speare’s great tragedy of Ilemlet will be per- formed, Mr. J. H. Taylor sustaining the part of Hamlet, and aes haf dey — of helia. The play itself, apart from the good os of sharasiers: will doubtless attract a crowded bouse. The laughable farce of the “Omnibus” concludes this evening's entertain. ment. Tuz Coxcert by tha Washisgton Glee Club. which took place last night at Odd Fel- lows’ Hal!, Navy Yard, for the benefit of the Baptist Church in that part of the city, was handsomely patronized. Everything passed off admirably ; the only deficiency being the | ep which was flat by at least a tone anda alf, and out of tune. The singing was ex- cellent, the recsipts were large, aud all listen- era delighted with the vocal performances. Finst Warp Market Hovsz anv Norra eRN Linerties’ Exqine liovse —No decision has yet been made with regard to the former. though the bids for its erection were opened a week ago. As to the latter, all the propo- sala have been rejected. The committee har- ing the subject in charge are going to mature a pian of their own, for the construction of a building according to which they will invite proposals Sraxtey’s Westerw Witps.—The exhibi- tion of this elegant and truthful panorama, depicting scenes cf the prairie, the untutored sons of the forest, and many other objects of interast, will close this evening. They who have not yet seen this admirab!e work of art, should not peimit the present opportunity to paes unimproved. ——— Security ror Peace —Henry Pruitt, was arrested a few days since as a disturber of the peace, he having interfered in some family qua:rel in the Seventh Ward. He was com- mitted to jail, but has since obtained security, and is now probably at large. Tre Great Conroration Tax SALz will be commenced at tho City Hall on Monday mora ing, at 30 o’elook—the Collector acting as the austioreer. Oct Earty.—This morning, our worthy clerk of the centre market complained to the pelics on duty thore that a person who was aillicted with the smal!-pox was passiog through the market. The officers tendered their eer- vices, and a ssarch was made for him. but we havo not heard of his arrest. Persons not en- tirely reccvored from such dangerous diseases shou!d s‘ay at home. Drowxzp —Two or threo daya since, Mr. Wainwright, and a young man whose name we learn was B:ker. went down the river to Manoge sume gli nets. On Thursday morn- ing, while the wind was very high, their boat capsized, and both were drowned, They were recidants of this city Aviv® arp FLouxperine —We noticed this morning, whiie pacsing through the fie mar | ket, a large nunber of the shad, herring and | perch, alive and floundering on the benches. This exhibition rendered the inquiry “ Are your §sh fresh ?”’ unnecessary. a BALTIMORE CORN ESPONDENCE. 7,1 hip Jomes Cheston—Captain White and tha Crew—Lhe Bink ef Commerce, &e. Bartmoze, Apri! 14, 1855. The mystery in roference to the abandoning at sea of the ship James Cheston has occapied onsiderable ion here amongst our mer | chante, shipping men, ard others. The cap- | tain (White) and two mates are now under ar rest, and will be called upon to answer for their seeming miscondact A variety of stste- ments have gone forth, all of which are con- } tradictory, and of the highest degree unzatis- jfactory rom the most rolichle testimony, it would seem that the vessel was abandoned | without the slightest caure. and that culpable dereliction of duty attaches itself somewhere. | There can be no deubt tha: Captain White w i drank und rendered ingensible, as well as in- competent. fron an inordinate use of ardent ; spirits. There s:ems to appear no motive for any crinsiual act, and none perpetrated. The whcie tLing then resclves itself into the fact that the captain was crazy, and rum at the This ia the only reasonable ex- to win the | cuge he can make. Our townsman, Col. Joba 8. Gittings, ec- encountering tha ire of critics. Remember | companied by his accompfiched lady, arrived the nights. Boverer’s Appzoacutye Great Laxp Satz. It seems that this affair is a'tracting much attention from the preperty bclders of Wash- ington, Already we hear it gaid on the ave nue that one hundred and twen'y thousand dollars worth of property to be offered on that occasion bag been registered. Ag the affair will not come off watil some time abcut the first proximo, it is fair to presume that the eoterprising auctioneer will have it%@ his power to offer, perhaps, twice the quantity named above. Mr. Boteler beld such asale a few years ago, it will be recollected, on which occasion all parties, sellers and buyers, were highly pleased with the result. — Taz American Warcnes.—The watches manufactured at the establishment of Denti- son, Howard & Davis, Waltham, Mas:, which are now to be found emong the goods of our enterprising fellow-citizens, Mr. Semken and the Messrs. Galt, are well worth the inapec- tion of all who rejoice at the progress of our couatry in the useful arts, as they are in all Tespects equal to any imported watehes what ever sold at the same prices in the United States. Among them ate very beautiful patept lever bunting watches the cases of twenty carats goll, beautifuily chased and engraved. We repeat, all in Washington wi 0 rejoice at the Progress of our country in tho useful art will be exocedingly pleased at the icepection of the articles to whick w: here refer. Tue Ospaas.—The procoeds of the exhibi tion of Stanley's Wes'ern Wilds, ou Thursday bight, for tho benefit of the St. Vincont’s Or- phan Asylum. smeunt to about a hundred dollars A isdy who took a commondabis part ix the digposiog of tickets, so!d two hure dred of them. One gentleman liberally par- chased $6 25 worth. Tait The proceeds of last night's exhibition, for the benofit of the Protestant O:phen A:;lam, are much smaller, perhaps not more then one- third of the above-named aggregate zum. A little properly directed exertion would bave secured a good house. A Caprrat Sreex Pex.—Taylor & Maury have a‘: new wrinkle’ in the steel pen line, manufactured especially for them by the eele- brated house of Perry & Co, London. We bave tried them and find that they are not only as flexible as a good gold pen but that they last much longer than the ordinary s‘ecl instruments, while their shape renders them much more eaey in the band than steel pens of different forms. They are styled « Perry’s double action pen’? Try them. “SouivaRyY AND ALONEK.’’—Tkere was but one tenant of tbe central watcb-house, last night, and he, for the six"h time, came in for lodgings. This single fact speaks well forthe general peace of our city at this time The person to whom we have just alluded is the same who, on one occasion, calied for his breakfast on awaking in the morning, but was informed that the cook was out marketing! Mauiciovs Pensox —One of our police of- ficers has in his ssion a paper of arsenic, which was fo in a wood enclosure on L between Third and Fourth streets. The owner of the lot lost a fine cow. a abort time zince, in that place, and her sudden death gave reason to believe she was poisoned. It is believed) the arsenic was thrown there to kill the re- Maining one. : home last night from their southern tour. Col. G.’s health is greatly improved and he looks well—the disease is supposed to have been entirely eradicated. It is with great satisfaction I angoance this fact. { now learn ba good authority, that the deffication of Mr. Taylor, late President of tue Bank cf Commerce in our city, will not fail short of sixty thousand dollara. Thein- stitution, hewover, is scoured, or holds secur- ity by which it cannot lose over ten thousand dollars—probably not so much. This house is pow again in-the full tide of successful op- eration, with Mr. Allnuct at its head aa Presi dent, and cannet fail of complete succers. It has the full confidence of our commercial and business community. The question of selling the city’s interest in the timore and Oaio railroad, has sub aided. It proved not cnly to be an unpop- ular but injudicions move. There could be found no legality to justify such an act. The truth is, it wea @ scheme concocted by a few of the private stock holders, jaclading some of our wealthiest citizens, amongst whom might be named John Hopkins, Columbus O’Donnell, Robert Garrett & Sons, the bank- ing house of Lee & Co., and some haif dozen oihers who wished to get control of that jt improvement aud turn it to their own advan- tage. This was transparent as ice. I learn from, good authority, that the road is now doing admirably, and daily increasing in bu- ainess. ‘lhe prospects are that at no very dis- tant day—probably twelve months hence— the direstora will be abie to declare a hand- some dividend, and that the company will be fairly on its legs Political affairs are very quietin our city at present The Koow Notbings are, I sapeete, “laying low for black ducks,”’ and waiting to gee what will turn upin Virginia. Oarcityisquitolively Thousands of strang- ers are here from all quarters. Business is very brick. Money iseasy. Amusewentaare flourisbisg Breadstuffs have obtained an awful price. Fiour is now higher than it has been since the late war with Ragland. Sates to-day of Toward street and City Mille at $10 25 a $10.50. Wheat $255 a $265 per buzhel. Corn $1 a $1 05, and prices going up. The condition of Gnancial affaira continues easy. There is an abundance of capital seek- ing sound inves:mont at easy rates. The ex- ports of specie have been comparatively light for some weeks, not equal to the imports from California. From various reliable cources we jearn that thoro is ap unusually large amount of money in the hands of persons in the coun- try. Farmers, for two or three years past, have been receiving very high prices—under theze circumztances, thoy beceme easy in their condition, having accumulatedlargely Much of this capital was retained in idlonesa, tho owners not being disposed to risk it during the late pressure, even at a high por centage. Confidence now being in a great measure restored, these accumulated funds are seeking investment, which hss a favorable tendency. Country merchants are generally wuch easier and their obligations negotisble with more fa- cility This gives ease to our city dealers, whose bills receivable are turned into cash, and hence the necessi!y of borrowing has de- creaged. 4ood busines notes are now freely taken on the street at 849 per cent. Second clags paper 10al2 per cent. discount, and not much « fering. Moaey, on call can be had freely at 6 percent. The Banks continue to discount all good, legitimate peper frcely. I observe a steady inquiry for all sound, dividend paying stocks, rices Meaty butlittle—the teudency is gradually upwagd. Fanoy ssourities are in _less ulative re. uest. Exchanges arequiet. Not much doing, We quote on London, 9}al0. = Ronerick. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. City Councils—Important Message from Mayor—Loss of Horse and Buggy—Cansl and Markets. Ggongrtown, April 14, 1855 Both branches of our City Council were in session last night. A message from the Mayor in relation to the Metropolitan Railroad was read. He takes strong grounds against the further prosecution of this important work, and denominates it a visionary and hopeless project, caloulated to plunge the town in un- Necessary debt without any prospect of future remuneration. The message is regarded by all as & foreshadowing of his future course in relation to the road, and that he will resist all ise Spey by the Corporation for the second installment, unless the people, in a formal manner, authorize the Councils to ob- tain from Congress authority to make the sub- scription. The message was referred to the committee of ways and means, who, we are in- clined to believo, will report a bill authorizing an appropriation to mest the second install- ment when it shall fall due. Tho resignation of Paul Stephens, police magistrate, was received. The account of J. M. Boteler, of Philadol- phia, for printing p'atesof Mr. Ellett’s bridge, amountirg to $28, was read and referred. A memorial from many merchants on Water street, asking the repeal of the law requiring bele hay to be weig :ed by the long husdred, was read and referred. A bill passed the lower Board authorising the purchase of a piece of ground for the use and benefit of the alms and work house for the sum of $150. In the upper Board it was referred, ‘ A bill passed both Boards appropriating $50 forthe benefit of Dr. J. S. Lauk, and $37 50 for Walier Silense. Also, bill authorizing the appointment of a messenger to the Mayor and clerk, at a yearly salary of $100, and the free use of the third story of the town-hall. One euthorising the thorough paving and repairing of the footways, curbs, &c., on both sides of high street, from Water to Fifth. One authorizing the Mayor to contract with some responsible and competent parson for keeping in repair the public pumps A_ joint committee, consisting of Messrs. Gibby and Pickrell of the upper, and Messrs, Bangs, Cameron & Edes, of the lower Beards, Was appointed to considor the messages of the Mayor in relation to the paving over the gas mains in his streota. A few days ince Mr. Murshal, who recides near Tonalytown, stopped at Oak Hill Ceme- tery and went in, leaving cutside a very valu- able horse and buggy. Scon afier he had left them, some daring villain came up, jumped into the bugsy, and drove cf ata rapid rate Up to yesterday morning, nothing tad been beard of who ho was, or bis whereabuuis Considerable business has besn dono upon our canal this weck. Most of the arriva's were from Cumberland with coal. The bal- ance from d ferent points with flour, wood, &c. The flonr market is firm with aa upward tendency; calez at $103$10 25. No sal f wheat—held at $2 40.82 59 for red and white. Sales, since our last report, of some 3,000 bushels corn, white and yellow, at 97 cents— hold this morning at $1. Spectator a ae mean CESS phystclan’s prescriytiona at e wigid bell ig on the right nent. A Bronchitis ICINE, Carter's nye all othera, (O78 4 sPRine Mi Bost respe ab elvewhere, imast be cor clust it, mbug about The trini of a single bottle will satisfy the most sceptical ite > advertisemant ip ano‘ber MIUM3 AT THE FAIRS.—WHITEHURSTS —i'he Jurtes of each of the Inte , sud New York awarded their of Pho- nable for the seal which their C! suing Is celebrated, For Eale and Kent. URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT ON F ST., second door from Seventh street, on the north side, at No. 402. ap 14-1t* Auction Sales, By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE OF A BUILDING LOT in the First War4.—On TUESDAY efiernoo, ith, at 5 o’clock, on the Premises, | shall sell, without reserve, Lot No. 19 in Square Ne 51, fronting 44 feet 10 inches, on 22d street west, betw north 1, and M streets, ruuning back 192 feet a“ inehes, to 2 30 foot alley. . Title perfect. Terms: One-half cash; the balance in 3 and 6 months, for notes satisfzctorily secured, beartng in- terest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 14—d . Auctioneer, ee By GREEN & SCOTT. Auctioneers. ROCERIES, LIQUORS, CROCKERY, Earth KH en and Glassware, Store fixtures, &c., at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, we shall sell, at 9 o’clock a.m, at the Grocery Store ot D. Hines, f=q , cornerof Pa avenue and 20th st., First Ward, the remaining stock of Goods in Store. We name in part— Tea, Coffee, Liquors, Wines Brushes. Tea Canisters Store Fixtures, Stand Casks, Binns Stove, Lamp, &e. Terms: Atl sums of and under $30 cash ; over 330 @ credit of sixty days, for notes sstistactorily ea- interest. dorsed bearing GREEN & SCOTT, ap l4-d Auctioneera. For Rent, on reasonable terms, the Store, which is one of the best locations in ‘he Ward for business ————$——< By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. (Bieta SALE TWO TWO-STORY Fram Houses on the Island et Auction —On WED- NESDAY afiernoon, April 20th, at5 o’cloek, I shal! sell, on the premises, part of Lot No. 7, in Square No. 536, torether with the improvements thereor. consisting of two two-story Frame Houses, one lo- cated on Third street south, between South B st and Virginia avenue, the other on South D s:reet. between Third and 4. The Houses have recently been erected, and as} have received positive instructions to sell them with out reserve, an excellent opportunity is presented to obtain 2 bargain. Terms: One third cash; balance on a eredit of 6, 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing intcrest, secured by a deed in trust on the property. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ap i4-d a By J.C. McQUIRE, Austioneer. HEAP LOTS ¥OR SALE AT AUCTION.— On MONDAY afternoon, April 16th, at 5 o'clock, at my Auction Rooms, I shall sell sever building Lots, each 13 feet 4 inches front, by feet 7 inches deep, comprising lots Nos. 8 and 9, iz. square No 653, on Half street west, south of the Capitol, on the Island. leo, Lot No. in equate No. 6, divided inte three lots of 19 feet 4 inches front each, by about 65 feet deep, situated Virginige avenue, near the cotner of 23th street west. These lots are valuable 4 1 basin, or for build: Ine fourth sh; the balance ia 3, 6,9 torily secured, bearing in- le indisputabl JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Ey C. W. BOSELER, Auctioneer. HOLD FURNI DAY mornin 1: i at 10 o’clock, I dence of a gentleman ¢ i corner of Sth and KE st: fice, a handsome re, consisti Rosewood French nia, OPpesite the Mleciion of Household in part of— fa, Chairs and Arm Chairs, ia Table, maible top urved mahogany Chairs ahogany Centre Table, marble-tep Do — Sofa Lo _ fat Rack Walnut Etagere, do. Y 4, solu! id other ch China Dinner Set ior plated Castors Cut Glassware and other Table furrityre Handsome Enameled Cottage Chamber Suit Mahogiay Wardrobes Lo Pi h and other Bedsteads wg Bur and Washstands Chairs step Carpeting Sets Parlor, char Cooking Sioves citchen Requisites, &c. With may Kena hr avery Term: $40 and under ¢ acredit of sixty ard ninety days dorsed notes bearing interest Cc. W. BOTELER, ap 12-d Auctioneer. By GREEN & sCOTs, Auctioncers, Si EVEN V ive cate. h 5 over that sum for approved en- at 6 o'clock p. m., a fronton © street 63 feet 10 i Bt ave described prope: ¢. tet, d stant from ihe Navy Y ules’ walk. ‘Terms: One half cash; balance in one and wo years, the purchaser to give notes for the deterred payments, bearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given and a de-d of trust taken. ap 10—eod _——_———————— eee By J.C. McGUIRKE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE of $17,000 Atexandria _ Coupon Bonds —On TUESDAY afternoen, April 17:h, at 5 o’cleck, at the Auction Rooms, I 1 shall sell, in lots to suit purchasers, $17,000 Alexan- dria Coupon Bonds. ‘Terms cash,in current fands. JAS C. McGUIRE, ap ll—d Auctioneer. 3 handsomely lo but a few min URNISHED HOUSE TO RENT.—SUITES of Rooms or the entire Honase may be obtained well furnished, with gas, &c , situated on I'welfih Street, third door from the Kirkwood House. Apply at the Kirkwood Heuse. ap 14-2 ANDSOME FURNISHED PARLORS.—TWO } suits of Parlor: and Chambers on the first and second floors, handsomely turnished, i¢ fur rent with or without board. There is gas in the house aud a bath room. Apply at MRS. NICHOLSON’S, No. 270 H street, corner of Eighteenth. ap 13-Im* OR SALE—TWO NEW THREE STORY Freme Houses, fronting 26 feet, and containing seven rooms each. The houses are situated three squares north oO” the State Department, The prsp- erty willbe sold low, and accommodating terms. Apply to J.T. MARR, No. 431 New York avenue, OR RENT -SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- Jors and Chambers, with board. Also, Table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street ap’ ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. 3150 a year will be eived for the rent of ew and conveni cottages at Kendall vith two acres of ground, stable, wood shed her conveniences attached. Pumps of pure @re near the door, and communicat on is had orgetown by way of H and Seventh streets Avenue, merning and afternoon, at the pr the accommodation of clerks in the e the advantage of this great reduction ediate application must be made to the by letter, or at his house at 2 ro the keys may pad and the hous y time. Several of these — id on liberal VMOSTE , No 4, Kendall Green. N. B.—Rents paid quarterly in advance, apr 9, 1X05 —tf ALUABLE BUILDING LOT AND STONE Foundation for sale atn very gr if for cash or short credit, beantitully loca near the City Hall, being a part of Lot 15, Square 532, having a front of 26 feet and 93 feet 3 inches deep, und has the privilege of a brick wall adjoin- ing. Apply to . ee E. K, LUNDY. No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown, D. C. 6—f ap — OR RENT—THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES, containing six rooms, each situated on Pierce streel, between 1. and M streets, being but four squares from the Railroad Depot; woul: make good residences. Rent moderate. Apply to CHARLES THOMA, on the opposite side of the strect. ap 4—lm OR RENT—A TWO-STORY BRICK HO with back building, eligibly located in the Ward. Apply to me J. G. C. KENNEDY, Over Washington City Savings Bank, ap 12—eo3t CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR- L tune —A lady hay i in the Millinery busiaers, ‘sirous of dispo+ ing of ber establish: t, and retiring into private lite. Her location is one of the best in the city, and is a rare opportunity for one dequainted with the business. Fur terms and particulars apply at this officg. mar 29—1m OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 fect front by 130 feet irst deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought at ke exceeding low price of 975, payable §3 per month, Title indisputable. i Otlice, 7th st., — above Odd Fellows? Hall jan 96m JOHN FOX, Secretary. for many hoarding house, as housekeeper, wants a situatioa. s she di-charges duties confided to her. 8,” at this office. Catholic Works in the District of Columbia suitable person, wha can produce Satisfactory reter- ence. paid) “J M,” Washington, D. C. satiefied with $6 per month. oline Terrace, I st. between 13:h and 14th. home and wages will be given. at this office. Pieasant Grove, near Washington, D. salary, with board, will be giver Wants. ANTED—A NURSE FOR A CRILD. SHE must come well recommended. Apply to MRS. GLEN, Room No. 23 St. Charles. ap M—it" EXPERIENCED HOU Situation—A middle age PER wants a ady, accustomed years to manage the details of a large can give satisfactory reference as to her energy, ustry and experience, and the fidelity with which Adcress “L ap l3—tf SS Se eee YVASSER WANTED.—AN ACTIVE IN li_ent man is wanted to canvass for popular Ina Literal terms will be made. Address (pose ap 13 -ait Se Se ee A’ MALE I3 WANTED IMMEDIATELY to do the work of a family of not exceeding 4 own persons, who can bring good recommenda 3 Of character and capacity, and who will be Apply at No. @ Car ap 13-9 TANIED—A WOMAN WITHOUT INcUM. berance, to cook and wash: ‘or a small femily Colored persons preferred, us there ure others of that class in the family. No objection, however, to a white person. To one capable and honest a good Address “UL,” ap ANTED—A FEMALE TEACHER to take charge of a School of Small children at 2. A liberal Apply -o GEO. T. MASSEY, Agent, No. 248 Thirteenth sueet, ap 12—3i* TANTED—A YOUNG LADY FROM VIR- ginia wishes employment by the mouth as a amstrees in some respectable fanuly. She is also willing to attend to any housework with the excep- tion of cookiwg and washing. Call within the next ten days at Mr. Doughaday’s, on 2d street, between Band C. ap ll—Iw* TANTFD—A COMPLETE FILE OF THE WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its pablication up to the present date, for which a liberal price will be paid if sentto this oilice. ap 3a Boarding. LARGE AND PLEASANT ROOM ON THE secoad fleor for a genticman and wife. Also, vacancies for single gentle: may be ob- tained hy applying at No. 473 Sixth 'st,, between Dand E. ap 12—2* OAKD, &c.—MRS. BATES, on the south- west corner of Pa. avenue and Yth street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every cffort will be made to ren- der those comforte bie who may favor her with their pacronage, ap 6—f EVERAL GENTLEMEN CAN RE ACCOM- modated with rooms and board, at No. 458 fwelith street, between G and H streets, ap 2—2w* ATCHES, JEWELRY. AND SILVERWARE Always on hand a large assortment of the above, whigh we offer at the lowest rates. M. W. GALT & BRO, mar $44 Pa. avenue Auction Sales. By BARNARD & RUCKKEY, Georgetown. OTS IN GEORGETOWN. ~Wit be sold on 4 tie premises on SATURDAY next, at 5 o’cik, four pretiy sized Lots, each 18 feet front by 120 fi. deep, on north side of Beall street, equidistant from Green and Washington streets On these lots there is a mound of earth, which, if the purchaser of the whole were to grade and sod, wou'd make a most beautif | eievation for a cotage site, overlooking the town, c.ty, and Potomac. . . These lots are in the vieinity of the elite residen ces of the town. Terms: One-fith cash on rote well endorsed at 60 daws; balance at 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, witn inter- ext. ARNARD & BUCKEY, ap 1l—d Auctioneers. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. XCELLENT HOUSEKEEPING EFFECTS ‘On MONDAY morning, April 16h, at the quarters of Lieut. J. C. Cash, ington Navy Yard. 1 shwli sell an excetient lot of Houzekceping articles, compris ing— Hondsome Plush and Leather covered Arm Chairs Welout Etagere, Iron Hat Rack Excelent Hair and husk Mattresses Seautiful French Chiea zold band Teaware French and Stone China Breakfast and Dinner-ware Silver-plated Castors, Spoons and Forks Pasian Marble Pitel Batter Tubs, &e. Silver-plated [vory hanaled Dessert Knives Excellent Talie Cuvery Bronze Candelabras Gassware, Chafing Dishes Scales and Weights Iron framed oval Toilet Glassware Very superior Refrigerator - articles are all nearly ncw and of ex- ity. Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auction By C. W.BUOTELER, Aue! ap li—d ir. QIALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FUR- s) niture at Auction.—On MONDAY morning, Ap il 16:h. at 10 o’clock, I shail sell at the residence of Ralph Haskins, Esq., corner of I and 19th streeis, all of his Househeld Furniture, which is of super.or juality and nearly new, censistigg in part of— Walnut and Mahogany Sofas Book Case Do Sideboard, marble top Do Arm Chairs and Ottomans, Bronzed and Gilt Candelabras Wainut Centre Table, marbl top Do Etagere, H 2 mantel Omaments Gilt frame re, marbie Slabs and gilt Brackets egany Parlor Chas Do and other Wardrobes Do French Bedsteads Do W: ands Ladies? Writing and Dressing Cabinct covered with plu:h Superi Beds and Bedding Onried Hair resses ree nly Carpeting ~ Dining Tabtes and Wt sadsome Canton China Cinner Set t Cut Glassware Tab rure, Clocks R ee Hsun a credit of 69 and { hotes, bearing inierest, C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ee err Eb einen eee BY J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. ap i2-d RY EREMPTO. t ble stock of Dry Goods in the District’ of Cot Y thousand dollars in vo ts to suit wider cash ; bearing interest. until settled for. SHARD WALLACH, Trastee. JAS. ©. MeGUIL Auctioneer H By J... MicGUIREK, Auctioneer. | Deb aaas SALE OF FURNITURE AND 4 vets —On THURSDAY morning hon:ts aad ut, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of ure and Music Stand reeption and fancy Rosewood a Chaurs in satin Iiendsewe damask Curt ins and Co corre! =~ plate gilt! ame Mirror, w: ete Damask and chintz covered I Mahogany hair, Handsome ¢ ‘andelabras, Bronze aments uw ss China, giess and Crockeryware Brussels and three ply Carpets, Oileloth Hat rack, F Latep, Reseweod and Mal! Chairs Enamelle ge Suite Wainut and mahogany French Redsteada Walnut Wardrobes, Dressing Bureaus Wash- 8, Loilet Sets, ‘Tables 5 rior ed hair and husk Mattresses sand Piilows, Marseilles Quilts Bed and Table en, Chamber Chairs Furniture in servants’ rooms, ke. ‘Together with a general as: riment of Kitchen 3 Over that sum a or noies satisiuctorily en- By order of W. B. B. CROS3, Trustee. JAS. 2eGU C. Be f SALE OF SUPERIOR CABINET FUR- and House Furnishi ioods, by order ans? Conit—Ou TUESDAY morning, Tit, at 10 o’cloek, (and continuing frei day Whole js disposed of,) [shall sell, Warerooms of the late John D. miusthe “ Apollo Hall” building, all and valnabie stock of Cabinet Furniure, ing Bureaus. Cen- Sideboards, Beau , &e., of every de seription and style Elegan Wardrobes, Dr dies? Writing € es, Mus Wri ssing Tables, Etageres, Law Seereiary, and Book- Pancy ‘Tables, What- Ks, arm and parlor Chairs, ‘ete a-Tetes, extension, din- i refreshment Tables, &c., i various woods of hue” vali 8, of every a it office, and pazjor Writi-g Desks, he most approyed patierns, from a cele- brated manutactnver in Philcdelphia High post, French, italian, Jenny Line, aud Cottage Bedsteads, of all the various patterns Superior curled hait, spring, snd husk Mattresses Very large assortment of Lounzes, cane-seat and back Rockers, office, dining, and chamber Chairs Handsome gothic, reception, hall, and fancy Chairs, in large qua Enameled Cottage 5 Extensive assortment ot Bureaus, Wardrobes, PD Wash-tands, Crii What Nots, &c. Tables wel Stands walnut and mabogany Also, alarge quantity China and Glassware, Clocks, Buckets, Tubs, Dusters, Clot lorses, Flour and Spice Koxes, Baskets, Door Mats, &e Excellent {ron Sate, Office Desk and Fixtures, Fur- niture Car, &e. aren Together with the lease of the building, which is believed to be one of the best locations for the house furnishing business in the ci.y. that sum and Terms: $59 and under cash; ov under $100 a credit of sixty and ninety days; and all sums over §100 a credit of ope, two, and four nionths, for satisfacterily endorsed notes, bearing interest. P.S. The aviention of the trade in this aud the neighboring cities is specially called to the sale of this stock, which is prebably the iargest and best se- lected apc’ New ‘fs2 mace Every facitity possible will be afforded for pack- ing anh Sewarting goods purchased at the ig By erder of the Administrator. JAS, C, McGUIRE, apr Auctioneer, TELEGRAPHIC. DAILY EVENING STAR. =— ———— = More } e:rnits for the English Army. Hauirax, April 14—The Halifax Journal of the 9 h instant reports the arrival of 60 mo-e men from Boston for the Foreign Legion. They were induced to go under the supposi- tion that they were wanted t> work on a rail- road. Finding out the mistake they all re. fused to enlist, and finally arrangements were made to give them work. Destruction of & Railroad Depot. New Yor«, April 14—The depot of the Erie Railroad was destroyed by fire this msrn- ing. It is reported that several cars were burnt, but the extent of the loss is not yet known. Arrival of the 4m srics. Bostcx, April 14—The Cunard steamer America is reported below. New Orleans Market. New Onteaxs, April 13.—The Washington's Bews was received by the National line, and published this fay be Cotton is firm, with an upward tendency; sales of 2,500 bales. Sales for the week amount to 35,000 bales. Stock on hand 111,000 balec, The receipts at thie port are less than last yeer by 150 000 bales. Coffee is unchanged. Sales for the week 15.000 sacks. The stock on hand is 27,000 sacks. The price has declined 1 Baltimore Markets. Batriuore, April 14 —Flour—there were no sales (his morning worthy of note, but wa quote nominally at yesterday's prices. How- ard street and City Mills family four at $10.25; The highest point for many years Foreige exports during the week have been light, bat the cales heavy. Hoiders are firm at this price. No sales of wheat are Teported, and the offerings were extremely small—buyers are reluctant at the olosing rates o! yester- day. Corn—small sales of white at $10la $103; yellow $106. Ouats—sales at 65 cents for gg! aes and Virginia. All grains are higher than for years. Few York Markets. New York, Ap-il 14 —Cotton is unchanged, with @ moderate demand st provious rates Flour {s upward and firm—Southern fi-m— sales of 1,400 barrels heat is upward and firm. Corn is dull, witha declining tendency; mixed at $1.06a$1.07. Pork is unchanged, Beef is upward and firm. Lard is unchanged, with a moderate demand. Whisky is firm and unchanged — New York Steck Market. New Yous, April 14.—Stocka are dull and erage! lower. Money continues plentiful. ales at the first board of Frie Railroad, 51 is Cleveland and Toledo Railroad. 73; Comber- land Coal Company, 29); 260; Readinz Rail- road, 85}; New York Central Railroad, 94; Miesouri (i's 933. ‘ From California. New Oarsans. April 13.—The gtea, Prometheus arrived here to day with San an cisco dates tothe 24th ult. Buatness was very dull, with sales at reduced priese ‘The recent rains had made some weut at the mines, promise weli Messrs. Wells, Fargo & Co had resumed business, and Messrs. Page, Lacon & Co. would resume on the 29th \ The failures of Mr. Wright and Messrs Adams & Co. aro badones, The personal of. fects of J. C. Wood: have been offered for sale, — Robinson has been indicted for ‘and. No arrivals ara reported. Capt Cropper of the steamship Cortez, died at San Francisco on March 23d. » Massachusstts Legislature. Bosrox, April 13 —The Houe rejected an ameudment to the report recommending the removal of Judge Loring, by 31 ajority. The amendment proposed that no State judge aeveafter act as United Sate: commissioner The Senate rejocted the ten hour law bya vote of 20 nays to 11 yeas. improve- and the growing crops From Havava Cuarteston, April 13.—The steamer Isabel has arrived with dates from Havana to the 10th instant A large number of persons were aasassi- nated during Holy Week The late maneger of the Windward Rail- way, and lawyer Sintra, heve been discharged, and advised to travel in Europe. A geueral feeling ot discontent prevailed among the Creoles The French brig of war Meleagre arrived at Havana on Sunday Business was nearly suspended, owing to the Easter Dolydays. oom “s £uicide by a Young Wife. There was no little excitement in Pough- keepsie, on Tuosday night, in consequence of tha suicide of Mrs M. V. Seller, wife of Joan Seller, of Mill street. Some time’during the afvernoon, she went to the drug store kapt by Mr. Wood, and purchassd zome arsenic, raying that she wented it to kill rats. She took it soon after, and at 6 o'clock was dead. The following lettez, written to her husband, shows that her excuse for so desperate a deed is the behavior of her husvand’s relatives Any person as- piring to the title of a man. who permits the interferonoe of relatives between himself and his wife, or in any way tolerates mischieveus meldling, ought not to hope for sympathy when the distracted and hunted one thus es. capes the torment: Dean Jeu: T sit down to write to you for the last time Jubn, I am dowabearted I can't dit nolonger. Forgive me for what Ihave done. Take care of Josey, and don’t think of what Ihave done. I loved you too Well. Ob, God! forgive me! After you went away on Monday noon, yeur father and mother commenced at me. This morning [ ssid I would give thom a dollar a week aad help to do the work; bat they would not do it. ey said, that if it had not been for mo, that George would heve been at Diettrich’s, and you would have besa with them. John, F can’t etand it. I shall trouble them no more. My time isatanend. I know that it will be hard for you, and it is hard forme. I would like to see you, but cannot. Se, good bye, forever, till wo moet hereafter. Ever you:s— your dear wife, M. V. Setuze. > SR N EMORS OF THE COUNTESS OF BL! a sington.—The Literary Life and Correspond- ence of the Countess of Blessington, by Kk Rh Mad- den, M. B.J. A, l vol , *" PAYLOR & MAURY’S apl4 Bookst near 9th st. IAVLOR & MAURY’S ELASTIC PEN No. 27, This pen, which is mani red by Perry & Co , London, expressly for Messrs Taylor & Maury will be found uncquailed in all the requisites ef a good s! pen, Sold in gross boxes, price gl, at their Book and Stauonery Store, near 9h st. ap 14 Sa {ARLIKA BULLETS, all sizes, for sale by W. H. HARROVER, Seventh st. near Pa. avenue. — nWO SECOND HAND PIANOS FOR SALE ft or rent upon reasonable term-, at the Washing- ton City Depot for the sale of Hallet, Davis & Co., Bacon & Raven, and other Pianos, JOHN FP. ELLIS, ap4 206 Pa. avenue OR SALE—A Pasir of BAY MARES, 7 yeare Oid next spring, Well-bred,sound, stylish, gentle, spirnted and eapital rs. They are, well-broken and perfectty fre+ from tricks, aud w: particularly suit any gentleman who jond of driving. ‘The owner parts with them his purpose is to retrench his expenses. can be seen at Southron’s (ste Birch’s) Stable, on 14th sirect, south of Pa. avenue. For terms, or an op- portunity to try tem, enquire at the counter of the Star offce. They will be sold a ba.gain. ap 3~1f 7 aa ARI2 MANTILLAS AT NEW YORK PRICES —MAXWELL & BRO. will open another lot ot those Paris Mantilias, on Tharsday, the 12th imsiant. They will be sold at New York prices. AXWELL & BRO, a. avenue, beiweea 9th and LO sts, ap 1LL~coy wnd-