Evening Star Newspaper, April 25, 1855, Page 3

Er ee ee — 0 eee ee ————— hve NING STAR. Local Intelligence. CaARACTERISTIC——Mr. James Maher sends as tbe following characteristic and really in- teresting communication : I long since suggested to the Commissioner of Public Buildings (then Major Noland) to give me one avenue a year, graded and carbed. and one mite in leng'h, to :mprove horticul- tarally What a city would you have had, pad thie suggestion been carried out? You would now bave tweoty-one arenus:,in the beart of the o.ty, with the reservations as well as the streets, all planted and improve; yes. and your City Hall too. inside and outside of the greunds, beautifully planted ; a fountain in the centre of each reservation, and actatus of each of the Presidents facing east. All reservations, according to my plan, should have eighteen inches of s foundation in the elear, a granite coping of six inches, with a wrought iron paling te prevent dust and other filth from accumulating as at present, and also dogs and bogs from rooting up 2nd destroying the grounds. Each lamp, according to my plan, was to have been placed therein, and to be ‘wo feet higher than those in the street. I am for inclosing and improving al! the reser vations I have planted twelve already; but they are not inclossd. I hope to live to see all cf them completed. The water-works are not far off, and I hope we will live toenjoy the denefic of them. If we do not, our off«pring will. From the width of our streets, reserva- tions. and pavements, in my opinion, we will snrpass Loudon or Paris in beauty as a city. All now depends upon good generaiabip. Too fast or too slow will mut do in inolo-ing the reservations Commence right, and we wiil never be wrong. I hope you will notice that some of them very small. The pavements are wide. All —s take off seven feet for porebes or steps. If I had that space in addi- tion for all of the reservations it would add five feet on each side of them. They would then appear much larger. Tn this view some may differ from me; but it is for the benef: of all. I am going ahead with all the reservations; the Commissioner says lam right ‘“ But,” says he, “ Mater, the citizens ask too much ; the appropriations srelimited. Do the beet you can io please them What gives more general satisfaction than planting avenues with trees and improv- ing reservations? Had [I my way, it would have been done long since. There were more trees planted this spring and /ast fall than for the last ten yeais. This sprin -’s planting will speak for itself Avenues ani reserva tions have been set out with twelve hundred ornamental trees And here let me say that this is the first time that any Commsssioner of Public Buildings has backed me ia my ideas Old meu plant trees and build houses at the age of seventy or eighty, not for themselves bat foc theirchildran. I am the oldest gar deser in the United States; so —— tid me I am fifty-one years a garaener. I think it is almost time I should know some- thing aboutit. I have been forty yeara in the country. Jackson did not send for me without knowing who I was. Iam twenty one years in this city. During this time I had not one professional gardner in my emp oy- ment—all laboring men. I made them wha: they are—handy aed useful. I hope to plant twenty thousand trees, before I die, to im- prove and orvament the city cailed after the rather of his Country. What spot more de serving of ic? I hops to see the City of Wash- ington surpassing the world. I helped to mske it and I 9m willing to die forit. James Maher, the public gardener, never had a leave of absence and did not lose one day to the year by sickness for the last twenty-one years; eighteen days siok. the balance on duty I lived under the administration of eight Preai- dents andeight Commissioners Of the former, four are deal; of the latter, seven. May they rest in peace. James Mager, Public Gardener. “Have 4 Caxe?—some nice ones,” eaid an elderly woman, thrusting her basket in the faze of a boy on Pennsylvania avenue, the other day The :oungster looked into the basket with a wistful eye, and then thrust his hand into his pocket as if feeling for a cent, which might, perhaps, be there found. Disappointed fm bis search, he was in the act of turning away, the woman still insisting upon his taking acake The boy, thus importuned, accordingiy took the best locking one (if, indeed there was apy choice.) and was about taking the second bite, when the dealer checked him, saying, “ Pay me forthecake ” The juvenile, with an air of surprise, rexponded,— Didn't you beg me to take acake? “ Yes,” said the woman, “ but I didn’t give it to you for noth ing: expected you to pay forit’’ “Then take your stale cake,”” he exclaimed, at the same time flinging the gingerbread into her basket, and making use of language which did no* argue favorably in bebalf of his morals It is unnecessary to say the parties were not particularly pleased with each other’s conduct. Fause Avan“ asp a Lose Rux.—About half-paet eight e’clock, last night, the beiia sounded an alarm of fire. and the engines. as usual in such cases. were hauled out The light was in the direetion of the Military Asy jum. Thitherward the Northern Liberties company, with two piecesof apparatus, ran, taking the Seventh street route. While on the way, they were informed by several per- fons. in response to their inquiries, that a building or two were envelo with fismes. This stimulated them onward. Such infor- mation, however, could not be obtained even at the toll-gate The light still loomed, and, the Company gathering fresh strength, the appa Tatus wes drawn up the hill, but not wi'hout severe labor From that atand point, the company lo ked, net on burning houses, but on crackling and inflamed biush-wood! So they retraced their steps, regretting of course, that the false statements on the way had de ceived and unnecessarily fatigued them The run to the scene and the walk from it, covered a line of six or seven miles. Tue Races —The admirers of good trotting will be delighted with the mateh that comes off to-morrow over the Columbia Course. The horses are young, neither heing quite four re old. The bay colt, Ned Hunt, has a Feputation, having trotted his mile in public in 3:16, nearly twelve months ago, since which time be bas not been matched He bas now, however, met wih a competitor of bis own age in the Dutchman, and f:om what we can lecrn an excellent race way be expected. We understand there are a number of fine horses on the track, in active training Preparatory to the races which take place next month Buyxer Hitt —The dramatic diorama of the Bat:le of Bunker Hill will shortly be ex- hibited in this city. Severs! years ago we witnessed i: at Odd Fellows’ Hall. The scene opens presenting a star-light view of Colonel Prescott, at the head of the American army, crossing Charlestowa Neck, and concludes with a view of Bunker Ai'l and the conflagra- tion of Charlestown ‘The British act@&ily march through the priveipal streets of Boston, with adegree of accuracy truly wonderfal The machinery is wonderfully arranged and the exhibition, as heretofore, cannot fail to be interesting Taz Great Gret Coxcent To-Morrow “ist —We were in error yesterday in an- Bouncing Mr Morin as being the party who Gives the great concert to morrow night at Which the holders of tick@ts are to draw, as Priaes. the exquisitely beautiful laces now on exhibition at the weil known store of Madame nner Madame D i: seems, and not Mr boorress aun Wie offers this delightful tertai t i ble world of Washingun ©” ‘2° fashions — Woop & Curisty’s Mixstrais at the Peo- ple’s Theatre, (Iron Hall.) have already es- tablished themselves as public favorites. Last night they were again greeted by a dense au- ditory, and, as on their first appearance, created a high — of enthusiasm by thei goed singing and comicalities. They agsin perform to-night. O. W. Carrigay, addressed a large and en thusiastic democratic meeting st Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday night, in bis usually ar- gumentative and eloquent manner. The demo- crate who heard him think that the epeech will essentially benefit their cause in the en- *ning election. D yep —This morning, a little colored boy discovered the body of a man floating in the canal, near Tenth street bridge, He in- formed some boatmen of the fact, and th pulled it in toward the wall, where it remain a very long time because the crowd of lookers- on were indispoed to take hold of a dead man, Tt was taken out finally, ahd identified as that of Mr. Jas. {. Clark, formerly of the firm of Clark & Briscoe. but recently a clerk for Mr Hoover, a butcher. Mr. Clark is of an old and very excellent a in this city, and was one of the most inoffensive persons we ever knew. The coroner's jury could only diccover that he was missing ‘since Saturday, but how he got into the water, whether by a0- cident or design, is unknown, (probably the former.) —- . Povice.—This morning, Roberta Knoxville. & good looking white woman who seeks her companions from among the colored popula- tion, was taken before Justice Bates, by Officer Wise, om with keeping a house of ill- fame, and, having no proof in her favor. she was held to bail for court in the sum of $200 ; she was also made to give security to keep the peace for assaulting Maria McMahon as if the preceding was not enough, she was arrested by Officer Simonds charged with leading a lewd and indecent course of life, and not be- ing able to comply with the law she was sent, by Justice Bates, to the workbouse for thirly days. , Traly ‘the way of the transgressor is ha Expep —The O’Leary case was tried this morning before Justice Morsell and Cap:ain Birch at the guard house. Jere O'Leary. the boy injured, eppeared and gave evidence against George and Arthur Miles, and Thos. Hagerty, who were held to bail for their ap- posrance at the Criminal Court. Jereis much disfigured. and some of his scars will be xp- parent while his life lasts. Tas Batts to-night —The Western Hose Company and the Monumental Club each gives its first annual ball to-night, the former at the Washington Assembly Rooms Louisiana ave- nue, and the latter at aru-i’s Saloon. The stars and stripes are flying to indicate the places. Fine cotilion m enterprising managers, a to enforce the pit arrangements, must con- duce to very great enjoyment. Tue Corporation Orrices. are closed to day, by order of the Mayor. as a testimony of respect to the memory of Henry W. Ball. late City Surveyor, who died on last Monday night. The funeral is to take place this after- noon, and will be attended by the Corporation officers. and the Independent Order of Odd Fe'lows, of which the deceased was an active and esteemed member. Concert, anp A New Baprist Caorcn.— een 1 there is to be a concert at near the Bladensburg depot. to be by Mr. Wm. Mirick Prof Scheel will take “part in the instrumental perform ances. Several fice vocalists of this city will like contribute to the entertainment. The proceeds are to be applied to the erection of a Baptist Church at the depot. Tae Western Hose Company, a new or- gavization, will, we learn, parade on Tuesday morning next, for the purpose of receiving their new apparatus. They will be escorted by the Northern Liborties Fire Company. Preastrte Trips —The Steamers George Washington and Thomas Collyer are now pre- pared to resume their pleasure trips to Mount Vernon and the White House Eacue Cius.—At a regular meeting of the Eagle Club, of Georgetown, the following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing term : Pres- iden', Thomas Dowling; Vice President, W A. Cunningham; Secretary, John B. Davis: and Treasurer, Uriaa D. Hilton. Warcs Returxs —There were no persons in for trial this morning and but few lodgers We hope this may continue, not that we wish the proprietors small progts but little trouble. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Malicious Mischie/—Shad Party—Markets Gzoragtows, April 25, 1855 One of the bases: pieces of malicious mis- chief which we have beard of for some time, was committed last night by some villains upon @ valuable carriage horse (white) be- longing te Wm. Hi. Edes, Esq It appears that the animal was suffered to run looge after night to graze upon some vacant lots near Mr. E.'s warehouse, and while thus at large was caught and his body covered with tar to such an exten: as to completely disguise his color. The commissioners of the sinking fund of the corporation have been busily engaged for several day examining into its condition. A fall report of its operation-, showing its earn. ings, &o , for the last year, we informed, Sem be submitted to the Councils at an early ay _ The party cf gentlemen who made an excur- sion in the steamer Salem to the Whi'e House yesterday, for the purpose uf having a shad ake, returned last evening at a seasonable hourin seasonable order The day was speat, we.earn,in the most agreable mavfter im- aginable, nothing transpsring during the whole trip, to iapair,to the slightest extent the pleasure of an. We have no change to note this morning in the Ficur and grain market. Specraror (O77 8048 WALKER & CO, Marble Hall Clothi rium, under Browns’ Hotel, respectfully that their display of Spring and Summer Cloth! now ready for tion, comprising an assortment of Coats, Vesta aud Pantaloovs of th est and richest designs iu material, trimming and workwauship. To geutlemen who scady excellence with economy 1m fashionable articles of dress ap opportunity for se'ecting is offered from one of the largest and most aitractire stock of goods ever offered in this city at # very reduced scale of prices. ap it i a PREMIUMS A? THE FAIRS.—WHITEHURST’S Sill in the ascendance —The juries of each of the lat- faire at Beitia 1¢, Richmond, and New York awarded their bighest promiams to J. H. W. for thetr superiority of Pho tographa, Stereoscopes and Daguerreotypes exhibited. Mr. W. also received two Medals at the World's Fair, Lon- don, and « premium at Crystal Palace, New York. Also, the Sret awards of the Maryland Institute for three 7 WhiteLuret’s atl aret’s Gallery fn this city ison 436 sod 6th streets : >= beams 36 25 eee Soe DR. HOOFLAND'S wre OBLEBRATED GERMAN BIT There aro few things which afford us greater pleasure than sitting down to write a notice of the celebrated Hoof laod German Bitters, becan: conferring © public dour heart tells u our notices many have been induced to take these Bitt: and bey rescued from death by dyspepsia, liver complaint, Sc., for the cnre of which it is certain It ts prepared and sold only by Dr. C. M. JACKSON, at the German Medicine Store, No. 120 Arch street, Philadelphia. See advertisement, to the Patriotic Bank, and for Medicives, Paints, Otls, x terms. Strict attention will be physician's prescri, tions at all hours of the day an The night bei ts on the right of the store door. ap lé—1m (0774 PHENOMENA IN MEDICINE.—Bronchitls, Cough; Dy-pe sia Liver Complaiats, Scrofala, &c.—For all 4 ofthe Female System it stands preeminent. A man jast informs u¢ it has cured him of Bronchitis ieee a ch.ract-r—rarticn'are hereafter. MPTON 'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE—By tte mild ac- tou on the stomach, liver and kidneys, will cure Dyspep sia, Cough, Asthma, Bronchial and Lung Affections Paine : amption, Serofula, Rhea Bowel Complatats, Piles, Worms, and Nervous Debilities—with all direases arising from impure blood, and is the greatest female medicine ev- er known. ois toval upon the baman frame (O77 AS 4 SPRING AND SUMMER MEDICINE, Carter's Spanish Mixture stands pre eminent above ail others, Ite stuguiarly efficxctous action om the blood ; its strength ening an4 vivifying qualitizs; on the Liver, Ite tendency t drive all rface, thereby cleansing the system according Mon ; tte harmless, and at the same tim: effect, and tue Bumber of cares testified to F ost respectable citizens of Richmon: must be couclustve evideuce that the: night. meny of the nd eleew hi ‘0 humbug abo is The trial of 4 single bottle will satisfy the most sceptical benefits. Jon SaiiLixetoN receives aN the new Books and News apers as fast as published. He is agent for Harper's ania!) other Magasincs, and oar readers will always und « large and good scsortment of Blank Books and Stationery at bis Bookstore, Odeon Building, cor Ps. avenue and 4% st DIED On the 24th instant, at 3 o’ciock, of pulmonary consumption, RICHARD L. SMALLWOOD, inthe itn year of his age. His faneral will take place from Wesley Chapel on Thursday, 26°h instant, at 3. ——?> m. On the 19th instant, EDWIN WILSON, only son of Thomas E. aud Margaret Wilson, of tofigmation cf the bowels. aged seventeen years, three months and riceteen days. i On the 25th instant, at 8 o’clock a. m., Mrs. ANN E. MAHORNEY, in the 49h year of her age, wife of G-o Mahorney. Hertoneral will take place to-morrow afternoon , at So’ciock, from her late residence, 112 Second street, Georgetown. Her friends and acquaintances aro invited to attend. . Wants. ANTED.—A servant to do general housework in a small family. Apply, (with recommen?a- tions,) ap For Sale and Kent. ee OR RENT—FIVE NEW THREE STORY briek Dwelling Houses on 9th street wesi, be- tween 1D end E streets south, opposite to the Grace Church, finished in good style, and containing sa- joon parlors. six chambers. dining reom and kitchen each, with stable and ample yards, afd will be ready for occupation by the 15th June. To punctu- al and c&refu! tenants the rent will be very low. Apply to HAM. 8. WALLACH, Opposite the West Wing of City Hall. ap 25—eo4w OR SALE. - THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS for sale, cheap for cash, a small and neat Frame Dwelling, No. 340 Eighth strect west, near (, street, containg four godt rowms and kitchen The prop- erty is situated within one sqtare of the northern market, in a good healthy neighborhood. a or oa excellent water near by, and is very desirable for a smal! family Apply on the premises, or to the subscriber at Apollo Hall. HENRY KAISER. ap 25—3t at No. 361, Seventh street, between I and K. 95—1t* ———————— YOUNG WOMAN WISHES TO OBTAIN ae —— as gent nurse or cham bermaid-- we refer to travel with eny respectable faitity oin; to California or elsewhere. Aptly to MRS, ASSAWAY, No. 369 [? street. The very best City references can be given. - ap 24—2* ANTED—TWO GOOD FARM HANDS— one that understends the Ceve aud manage” ment of horses, that can mow and do alt kin!s of farm work Apply 3t Locust Hill farm, on Seveith sirret Road, near the First Toll Gate. ap ee WwW ANTED—A SMALL COTTAGE AND A few acres of ground in vicinity of the Chain Bridge, on the Virginia side Address G W., Phi- ade!pbia Post Office. ep 238-4" $$ $$ 7 ANVED.—A FRENCH WOMAN, WHOIS a Dress maker and hair dresser, wishes to find a place in a a goog family as femme de chambre Apply at the Star Oflce. ap 21—4:* os ve N EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER wants a A Situation —A middle aged lady, accustome:! for many years to manage the details of a | rge boarding house, as housekeeper, wants a situation. She can give satisfactory reference as to her enersy industry and experience, and the fidelit’ with which she di-charges duties confided to her. Ad-ress “1 3,” at office. ap 13-0 ANTED—A COMPLETE FILE OF THE W WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its publication up to the preeent date, fot which « i ge will be paid if ant to this office. OR SALE—A TWOSTORY Brick HOUSE on the corner of Prospect and Frederick streets Georgetown, now occupied by Mr. John W. Bro naugh. For information apply to Mr. J4 WES MIL- LEK, Market st , betw. 4:h and 5th, Georgetown. ap 25 —lawSw* ARM FOR SALE—CONTAINING 250 acres of Land, and in a successful course of improve- ment in a thriving neighborhood, 16 miles from Washington, and near the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Station, in the Stace of Virginia. For par- ticulars inquire of TERRENCE RILEY, ap 25—It* corner of 436 and N streets. OR RENT—THE TWO STORY BRICK Dwelling on Potomac street, one door south of St. Johfis Episco Church, Georgetown. Anply to R. CRUIKSHANK. on B idge street, or GEORGE WATERS, on Water street. ap25 tf (Intel & Organ) OR RENT.—Two handsomely furnished Houses, containing 15 rooms in one, and 9 in the oth: r, ia a desirable location fronting on public square, one square from Lafayette Square, on H, corner of H and Eighteenth streets, with bath rooms, &c., will be rented on reasonable terms to good tenants. ap 13—1m* OUSE FOR RENT—CORNER OF 19th and i streots, one of the most desirable locations in the city. For particulars apply at the Kirkwood House, between the hours of 2 and 3p m., to RALPH HASKINS. Also—A good covered BUGGY and HARNESS. ap 25—e03t* OR RENT- THREE ROOMS ON FIRST floor of “ Forrest Hall,’? Georgetown, suitable for of- fices or stores. Apply to B_ FORREST, ap 24—Iw* comer F and 20th streets. Fo RENT—THE STORE NUUSE NOW OC cupied by Barnes & Mitchell, on Pa. avenue, between 8th and 9th etreets. Possession given on \5th May next, on which time the present lease ex pires. Apply to JAMES DIXON, Esq , of this city. or the subse:iber, “Cottage,” M -ntgomery county, Md. THOS. CONNELLY. ap 23—4f O LET—A FRAME HOUSE ON 15th street, west, near L street north. The House has tev rooms, a pump « f god water in the yard, all in good order. Possession given on the Ist of May. Inquire ot M_Shippard, or A. Borland, on the premises. ap a3 Bt" Nhs RENT—A WELL FURNISHED H°USE, near the Public Departinents. Addrers “J. P. C,” City Post Office ap 23-—-31* OR RENT OR SALE—THREE MEDIUM- size three story.Brick Houses on the corner of 9th and N streets. Wor further particulars enquire at the corner of 12th and L sts,, No. 382. ap 19—1w* Bie RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Tuble and transient board. Inqui-e at Mrs. SMITH'’S, 233 F sireet apd Ke RENT—THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES, containing six rooms, each situated on Pierce street, between L and M streets, being but four squares from the Railroad Depot; would make good esidences. Rent moderate. Apply to CHARLES THOMA, on the opposite side of the strect. ap 4—Im* Ne T £C &.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND 'N Cham>ers, with board. Also, table and tran sient board, with a bathing room and shower bath~ and every attention to render it most agreeable to her boarders Mrs. P.G@ MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 414 st. ap 23-3m PARDISG.—MRS SPAULDING, on the corner of F and th streets, can accommodate boarde:s, either permanent or transient. ap 23—4t* OARDING—“RS. BECKENBAUGH HAVING recently taken the first new brick house south of the Lutheran Church, on 11th strret, between G and H, is prepared to accommodate a few gentle men with comfurtabie rocms and boarding. T' cation is a pleasant and healthy one, and no will be spared to render comfortable and cive factiod to those wo may favor her with their tronage. I can also accommonnte a small family with lwo comfortable rooms and board. ap 19--1f AWK DING.—Several ladies and gentlemen can be aecommodated with good board snd lodging on and after the first of May, in a healtny and very pleasant part of the city, by making im diate application at No. $ Louisiana avenue, nearly Opposite the City Hall. A front basement room suitable for an office will be rented low ap 19—en3t* OARD, &c —M! 8, on 1 TES, on the south- west corner of Pa. avenue and 9th street is pre pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to ren- der those comfort: ble who may favor her with their paironage. ap 6—«f FRENCH BOOT MAKER. ACOB WOLFSTEINER, No. 487 Eighth «1, @) near Pa avenue, is now prepared to make the most fa-hionable French BOOTS. His Jong expe nence and practice in this branch of the t usiness in Paris and New Yors, justify him in saying that his Boots cannot be excelied in this country Has on hand a lot already made up, to which the particuler attention of gentlemen are invited ap 2l—lw* Rw gray frock coa: and gray p Mr. A. Gladman’s, on 9th street, near the boundary in Washington. [ think he is lurking about there, He also has asister at Mr. Marbury’s, in George town. JOHN M. YOUN Coach Corner of 43g street and Pa. XEWARD.—} ON negro man, aged about 50 5 farmin Alexandr URNISHED ROOMS — MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished Rooms which she wishes torent: situated over the Music and Stationery Store, second door from the Kirkwood House, Pa. avenue apli—eolm | 2p 18-tf = R RENT—THE DWELLING AND sTORE| WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD. on Itth street west, one door from Pa. avenue, north side, adjoining Farnham’s Bookstore. to GEORGE A. W. RANDALL, mar 2—eotf corner 12th and 2) sts. ee RENT. THE BUILDING AND LOT sit! uated on Maine avennt, between 444 end 6b streets, and adjoining the Foun ry ot Mr Charles White, formerly vecupied by G.F. Rider, and at » esent by Geo. E. Noyes, as a machine shop; it is well calculated for manufacturing purposes ; or for the establi<hment of a grist mill The lot has an area of 12000 square feet, and 1s enclosed wit a new an} substantial fence. Possession given on the Ist of May ensuing. For terms Apply SHANGE OF HOURS. N and after Monday, the 234 instaut, the trains will Leave Washington at 6 and #34 a. m., and 3 and ie pm On Sunday at 6 am and 44 pm Leave Baltimore at4¥ and 9¥ am, and 3and 54 pm On Sunday at 4¥ and 5y pm. ap 23—tf T. H. PARSONS, Agent MANTILLAS. Ww open this morning a choice aseortment of biack and colored Silk and Lace Mantilics, bes We respecttully invite the attenuon of the lies. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO. ap 23-6t OPENING SPRING MANTILLAS. ] £_wre now receiving our second -upply of SPRING MANTILLAS, compnsing all the newedt styles and novelties of the season, and et such prices to suit the times. All Ladivs, therefore, who have not made their selections, should avai! themsclves of this rare op- portunity of getting a beautiful garment at a smal! price. 105 new style Parasols just opened, embracing all the desirable colors. COLLEY & SEARS, No 523 Seventh street, ap 23—5t 3 doors above Pa. av: nue. CHANGE IN THE DEPARTURE OF THE GREAT EASTERN MAIL. Posr Orric., Washington City, April 21, 1855 N AND AFTER MONDAY NEXT, the 234 instant, the East’ rn Mail will be closed at this office at 33g o’clock, p. m.. insteau of 4 o’cleck, as heretofore. JAMES G. BERRET, ap 23—3t Postmaster. $ FA RE W ABE D—Swayed fiom our Storey No. ~) 212 Pa. avenue, on Sunday morning, the 221 instant, a small brindic-co'ored Bull Terrier DOG, marked with a white blaze down his face, white on the back of his neck, white breast and some white about his feet. Had on w: he left a leather ec 1- lar with an iron ring attached, aud answers to the name of Captain We will give the above reward for his delivery, cr any information that may result in his recovery. ap 23—3t E OWEN & SON. NOTICE OF CO-PARTNERSHIP. 7M. H. & H G RITTER have this 16th day of April entered imto a co-partnersbip for the purpose of carrying on the Wood and Grocery busi- ness. the subscribers Wood Yard and Store is situated on the Canal, west of and near to the market, where persons in want ot Wood or Groceries of superior quality, and upon the most pleasing terms, can at all times find a full supply. W. H. & H. G. RITTER. All persons indebted to W. H. Ritter previous to the commencement of this firm are requested to cali and settle thr ir accounts. 23—e02w TO PERSONS DECLINING HOUSE- KEEVING—FURNITURE BOUGHT! Piscaa declining Housekeeping, and wishing to avoid the trouble and expense incident to a public auction, will find us at all times prepared to purchase their entire household effects, for which we will psy the highest cash prices. Housekeepers an ' others having a surplus of new and second-hand FURNITURE will find that they can dispose of articles advantageously b making application to BONTZ & COOMBS, New and second hand Furniture Dealers, No. 369 Seventh st., between I and K. sp 23—-co3t* ICE. ply to WM. M. ELLIS, ap 6—law3w Eagle Lron Works. ILLA FOR SALE—THE SUBSCRIHER of fers at private sale the villa in which she at present resides, with eight acres of land, situated at Ellaville, on the Washington and Baltimere Turn pike Road. The h use is new, with all the modern ington 4s it is within five minutes’ walk of the Bladensburg Depot on the Railroad, and there is also an omnibu~ running twice a ¢ay between Washington and Elia- ville. Application to be made to the rite living on the premises. MARY 8. VASS. mar 27—2awt b Gere TRACTS OF LAND NEAR the ily, at Private Sale.—For sale four very de sirable and eligibly si‘uated tracts of land, contain- ing about fitty acres each. party in Montgomery county, but principally in Washington county, DC, »*ppo-ite the farm of Jo-eph H Bradley, Esq., about 4) miles from Washington, communicating with it by a new and commodious road now under con- stuction The soil is excellent, and well adapted ‘ocorn and wheat The «tuation is prominent an: healthy, and the land weil watered. There are three tenements on the premises. This propeity is peculiarly suited to gentlemen having business in the city fur beauuful country ree idences. A plat of the property can be seen at the office of the subscriber. Jobn Parker, Esq., living adjoining, will show the property to any who may wish to see it. EDW. SWANN, No. 126 Loulsiana avenue, near City Hall. ap 20 eo2m OMES FOR ALL.— Beautifully and healthily t 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 mouth. Title indisputable. _ Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. Saal eerie beedlbasottoacn So ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. 9150 a year will be received for the rent of those new@and convenient cottages at Kendall Green, with two acres of ground, stable, wood shed and other conveniences water are near the door. with Georgetown by way of H and Seventh streets and Penn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the departments. To secure the advantage of this great reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the undersigned, either by letter, or at his house at Kenda!l Green, after office hours, where the keys may be had and the houses inspected at any time. Several of these residences wil! be sold on liberal terms. WM. STICKNEY, No 4, Kendall Green. N. eal eae quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855 —t OR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE ‘Terms.—A three story Frame, with basement, on New York avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets west Also, a three story Frame, with back building, on I street north, between Fourth and Fifth sts. west Apply to James W. Barker, residence on H street meee oottrere +88 an DICKSON & KING, Ai N. KIDWELL guaranteesa full supply of ap 5—Thif Georgetown. « ice to his customers in Washington or George town, for the whole year, at fair prices. Orders can be left at the following places or sent through the Post Office. H. H. McPherson, Druggist, Capitol Hit) Kidwell & Laurence, corner of Pa. avenue and 14th streets Mr. McPherson, Grocer, 7th street G. F. Kidwell, Smith’s Lumber Office, 6t st. Joseph Moore, Drugzist, Pa avenue, First Ward Ice can be haa at my office, No. 3 First street Ocorgetown, at ail times. Families will be sup; ied for the whole year at fair prices. ap2 m DENTISTRY. R. MUNSON respectfully cails public attention to his net enn and GREATLY MPROVED method of setting Artificial OR RENT.—FOUR NEW AND CONVENI- ent Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con- taining parlors with marble mantels, dining room, kitehen, servant's room, and five chambers each, and situated on Thirteenth street, Island, near the | pent grounds, a to Pa. avenue and partunents. cnt very moderate. Apply at R. H. CLARKE'S office, comer of Sixth las and Eouisiana avenue, or at D. B. CLARKE’S Drug Store, Eleventh street, Island. mar 6—eou CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR- tune —A lady having acquired a com) mney in the Millinery business, is now desirous of dispo ing of her establishment, and retiring into private life. Her location is one of the best in the city, ané isa rare «apes for ene acquainted with the} reeth, with Continuous Gum the ve a or terms and particulars nop at this] PERFECTION OF THE ART. Thisayjle of Teeth ar 29—1m TO THE LADIES. I HAVE just received, per Express another lot of Ma‘llara’s celebrated Sew York Steam Candies, consisting of Chocoiate, Creain, Caromel, Di Lima seans, Cordial, Sugar Almonds Cream, Burnt Almonds, Lemon. Vanilla, Horehound and L:quorice flavored GUM DROPS. Aiso, his Iceland Moss Paste,and Marous Glaces. For sale at Z. M. P. KING’S, 65 Vermont avenue, corner [ street. ap2l & has the following advantages over all others, viz: GREAT STRENGTH, ANLINESS, COM- FORT, and BEAUTY, viewing with Nature in these respects, and some others excelling. Public inspec- tion is respectfully solicited. Piease call and see specimens. CAUTION.—No other Dentist in the District of Columbia has a right to make this style of Teeth. N, B.—Teeth constitutionally healthy, plugged and warranted for life. Office and house at No. 298 E street, near the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and J4th street. ap 4—tf Anction Sales. By GREEN & SCOTT Auctioneers. ‘*Q\TUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL H virtue of a decree of the Orpbans’ Court of the District of Colambia for the county of Washington, approved by the Circuit Court of said District, sitting in Chancery, passed in ihe matter of the petition of Ann M. Cros, guardian of the infant children and heirs-at law of Washington Cross, de. repay ey Pp Aske pace Ine i, he May, 1855, at 5 o’clock p: m., in fron’ , proceed to sell Lots numbered 27, 28, 29, 5 31 and £2, in square numbered 1043, situate in the city of Washington and District aforesaid. The above d-ser:bed property is situated at the corner of 14th street east and E street sonth ‘Verma of enle: One-third cash, the residue in two eqnal payments at six and twelve months, with In verest on deferred payments. The de'erred pay ments to be secared by the notes of the purchaser or purchasers, satisfactorily endorsed. Upon the full payment of the purchase money and interest, and the ratification of the sete by the Court. the trustee + ill couvey to purchaser or parchaserr. at his or their cost and expense, all the right, tive, interest and estate in and to said Jots of ground, Ct which the said Washington Cross died seized ANN M. CROSS, Irustee. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 25—27&M4,8,9& 10ih Auctioneers. fy GHEREN & SCOTT. Auctionse:s HREE VAILUABLE WORK HORSES, Carts, Wagon and Harness at Auction.—On FRIDAY, the 27th inst, we shall sell, at 10 o’clock a. m., at the stable- of Mr Phillip Gormley, on 231 st west, beiween L and M streets north, three valuable work Horses, Caris, Wagon and Harness. Terms: All sums of and under $50 cash ; over $50 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfacto- rily e GREEN & SCOTT, ap %—d Auctioneers By J.C. MeGUINRE, Auctioneer. XCELLLENT FURNITURE and Household Ef fects at Avetion. On TUESDAY morning May Ist, at 10 0. lock, at the residence of Hon. M. Macdonald, north side of G sfreet, near 15:5 street, 1 shall sell al! bis furniture and household eff TELEGRAPHIC. REPORTED FOR THE ABRIVAL OF THE STEARER AFRICA. Hauirax, April 25.—The Ounard steerer Africa arrived bere last night. [From some causs her news has not come to head up to the hour of going to press —Ep. Srar.J Strike among Ship Carp=ntrrs. Burvavo, April 25.—A slight disturbance took place here yesterday in consequence of & strike among the Ship Carpenters for higher wages. To-day (he strike was more fully organised, and a proession of some 600 or 700, with a band of music. are now parading the st eets. Serious dificalty is apprehended, as those on the strike seem disposed to interfere with those who are at work. Departure of an Ocean Steamer. Boston, April 25 —The Americasailed to-day with 148 passengers for Liverpool, 14 for Hal- ifax, and $875,000 in specie. Removal Appointment and Deciension. New Ogveans, April 24—Wm G- Kendall, postmaster of this city has been removed, end R. L. Adams, who was reported to have been appointed in his stead, has declined. The Weather. Battiwore, April 25 —The weather is very warm The mercury stands at 24 degrees in <— ae) sewood Piano Forte, by Knabe & G&hfr | the shade. Baltimore ——— Crimson plush-covered Sofa, Rocker, Parlor Chair, H New O:leans Market and O:tomans : Elegance French plate Pier Glass, with Slab and Bracket Marble-top carved rosewood Centre Table Whatnot, Rout Tu bles, bamboo Chairs Brussels Carpets, Matting, Druggets Han come Window Shadcs, Clock Girandviez, Rohemian Glass and Egyptian Vases Mahogany Ext. nsion Toble, Dining Chairs Leather cov Revolving © Walnut Sidt board, Butler's Tray Handsom~ walnut high post Bedstead, richly carv Marble top Dressing Cabinet and Washstands to match Toilet Sets, Peyche Glass Work Table, Easy Chaire Bue Enamelled Cottage Suite Superior curied hair Mattresses *c isters and Pillows Walnut Cribard Mattress, Trundle Bedstead Chita Tea Set, granite Diener Ware Silver plated Castors, Table Cutlery Excellent Coo« Stove and Fixtures Together with a general assorament of Housekeep ing articles. ‘Terms of sale: $30 and under casi ; over that sum acredit of sixty aad ninety days, for approved en- dorsed notes bearing interest JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap3— Auctioneer. Bv GREEN @& SCOTT, Auc'tone MPROVED PROPERTY N' ol, at Auction.~ On MONDAY. a ses lock” Pp m., a nearty new brick an‘ frame three stories and cellar; the lower story and are of brick, the two upp r stories are o The above described property 1s situated fronting on Ist street east 31 fect 1@ inches, running back 120 feet, h en C and 1 streets north, bei: g part of Lot N quare 684, east of the railro-d ‘apiiol. vacart Lot No. 7, in same squa the abc ve, having a front of 30 feet by One half cash; the balance in 6 and i2 p laser 20 give notes for the desert & payments beari interest from the day of the sale. A deed given oad a deed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, ap 24—d Auctioneers. Vy J.C. McGUIRE, Auctiou-er TERY SUPERIOR AND HANDSOME Ft 3 niture, Rosewood Piano, &e , at Public Auc tion—On MONDAY morn‘nz, April 30th at 10 o’eloek, at the resid -nee of Mrs. J. D Brown, Pa. avenue, between 14th and 15ih streets, immediately opposite Willards’ Hotel, L shall sell ali of her gant Furniture end Housekeeping Effects, viz : Superior re ood case seven octave Piawo Forte, y 3 & Fischer, New York + j ant rosewood medallion back Sofas, fin- 4in rich blue and gold satin damask plush covered Tete d Parlor Chairs to mat finished in cotton Handsome rosewood marble top Centre Table French plate gilt frame Pier Giass Si.b and Brackets Velvet Parlor and Stair Cerpets, Rugs Elegant damask Window Curtains, with richly worked Lace Curtains, Cornice and Fixture: or rosewood and mah gany Dressing Bureaus ind Washstands ® ith marble tops Handseme rosewood and mahogany French and E izabcthian Bedsteads Very superior curled hair and spring Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows, husk do Two fine mahogany Wardrobes Carpets, Curtains, Shases, Chairs Handse rved walnut Extension Tabie Marb Sideboard, Centre lable Freneit dining Chairs, Side Tabless Yainut arved French Sofa T on Reclining Chair, Fasy Handsome maiogi Hatray Hall Oileloth, Venitian Blinds Beautful gold band Freach China Dinner Set Sil ver .lated Castors, Glassware Large Hobby Horse. Chil ren’s Chairs Cooking Stove, Kitchen Utensils, &e. The above Furniture is of superior make and fin- ish, and in excellent order. Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 2 and 4 months, for notes satisfactorily er dorsed, penne interest. JAMES C. McGUIRE, apr 23-—d Auctioneer By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. g RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE i and Lot.— By virtue of a dee‘ of trust from W. F. Austin end wife, bearing date on the 6th day of January. 1854 and recorded in liber J A 8, No. 70, folios 326, 337, 338, 339, and 340, the subscriber wil sell, at puts je, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of April, 1855, at 5 «’clock p. m_, on the premi ses. on First streeteast between N and O st south. part of Lot No. 5, in square south of square No 74 fronting 69 teet }1 inches on First street east, by 75 feet deep, on a 60 leet alley, together with the build- ings and imp-ovements, which consist of a well and substantially built two story trame dwelling house. The terms of sale will be: One half cash, and the balance in equi! payments at 6 and 12 months, for notes bea ing interest from day of sale, secured by deed in trust upon the pr. perty. x If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale the property will be resold, at the risk and expense of the purchaser Clas. 3. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS C. McGUIRE, ap 18—eo&ds Au*tioneer. By GREEN & *CUTT, Auctioneers dha TWO STORY FRAME HOUSES AT Auction.—On FRIDAY, the 27th instant, we shall sell, at 50’clock, p_m., m front of the premi- 8es, two good two-story Pram e Houses, nearly new, centaini»g ‘our rooms, and kitchen each, nnd the lots on which they stand. The above deserived property is ing quare f84; each lot fonts 16 feet on south F, between lst and 2d strects west, running back 100 feet to a wide al- ley. Title indisputable. ‘Terms: One-third cash ; the balance in 6 12 and ro — for notes bearing intercst from the day of ie ie. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 23~eokds Auctioneers. By GREER & SCOTT. Auctioneers, Ton STORY FRAME HOUSE AN ‘LOT AT Auction —On FRIDAY, the 27th instan:, we shall sell, at 6 o’clock p m., in front of the premises part ef Lot No. 3, in Square No 354, with the im rovements, whitch are a good two-story Frame |- House The above described property fronts on south FP street 25 feet, running back 195 feet to a wide alley, containing 3,125 feet of ground. Terms: One third cash; the balance in six and 12 months, for notes besring interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, apr 23—eotds Auctioneers RELICS FROM ROME. | [ey in my possession a piece of the stone pre- sented by the Pope to the Washington Moument, sufficient to make a limited number of charms, which can be had in any style of setting, by apply- ing to J. E. DALY, Jeweller, No. 344 D sireet, between 98th and 10tb. ap 24— eo" UGAR, COFFEE, SALT, &e. G Sto bares Reteea Sugar z 70 bags Rio Coffee 46 bags oln Java do 80 boxes fresh ground do 250 eaeks fine Salt 100 pounds Hops, iow Just receixed and for ap H—con ie fs by URRAY & SEMMES. New Ornvec'S, April 24.—Cotton is dull, with a declining tendency, and are easier, but not quotably lower. Sales of 3,500 bales. Baltimore Markets. Bautmwore, April 25.—Flour is firm $10 75 for Howard street. Wheat has advanced five cents per bushel, and Corn ope cent The receipts of ali kinds of grain was fair this morning. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. 'RUSTEE’S SALE OF DWELLING HOUSE and Lot en Massachu etts avenue —By virtue of a deed m trust the subscriber will sell. at public auction, on the premises, on MONDAY afternoon, May 2Ist, at 6 o'clock, part of Lot numbered nine, (9) in Square numbered four hundred and fifty-two (452,) tremting uwenty (20) feet on Ma sachuseus avenue, between 6th and 7th ctr west, “=o | back one hundred and trenty cng) fert, the improvements. consi=ting of an €xceilent frame dwelling house. Terms cash. NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 20-Qaw&ds Auctioneer. By WALL, RARNARD & COU, Auctss TALUA*LE [IMPROVED PROPERTY ON F street at Auction—O1 WEUNtSDAY, 26th inst., at 5 o’clk p.m, we shall sell, -ubject to a deed of trust, the west haif of Lot No 22, tronting fe-t on the south side of F «treet, between bab and 14th, running back one bundred feet to a thirty feet al-ev, improved by a frame Building and anew orick Stable. This ‘.ot is in the best of localities, and in a fast improving par: of the city. Tile indi=putable. ‘Terms made known at sale.» WALL, BARNARD & CO., Aucts, 317 Pa. avenue, corner of 9th st. (Intel, ap 18 - dts By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. XECUTOR’S S4LE OF FURNITURE AND Heusehotd Effects.—On THURSDAY morn- April 19, at 10 pics’ Senecio ney omas Ritcine, on President iqu re, !arg~ portion of the Furniture and Household Effects, comprising— Rosewood Pianoforte, Stool, and Music Stand Do Teve-a Te ¢, arm, reception, and fancy, Chairs in sa.in damase a os Handsome damask ins and Cornice Large French pl te Gitt frame Mirror, with slabs and brackets Damask and chintz covered Lounges Mahogany, hr, spring and vane seat Chairs tsandsome Centre Lamps Canielebras, Bronze Brackets Mantel Ornaments Mahogany Sideboard, Etagere, Side Table Solid mahogany extension Ding Table China, Glass and Crockeryware Hrussels and three-ply Carpets, Oilcloth Hat Beck, Ha'l Lamp Rosewood and Hall Chatre Enamelled and Cottage Suite ‘Walnut and Maiogany Prench Bedsteads Do Wardrobes, Dres:ing Bureans Washstands, Toilet Sets, Tables Superior curled hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows, Marseilles Quilts Bed and Table Linen, Chamber Chairs Furniture in servants’ rooms, &e. Together with a general assorument of Kitches: Requisite. 20081 990 * cash ; over. sacdsfact rily ‘erms : All sums of and under a credit of 60 and 90 days for notes endorsed, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap ll—d Auctioneer. sg The above saleis unavo'dably postponed until THURSDAY, Ap! 26, sane bur. JAS. C. McGUIRE. ap 20—d Auctioneer. LABARRE, corner of Tenth and C sts, who F is a practical manufacturer in metal, has an assortment of Silver plated NUMBERS of varous patterns He will make numbers for houses. boteis pews in Churchs, and for hacks, to suit all tastes, and is confident at the low price they will be made that it will suit the purchaser. ap '6—Im CANAL P4CKET LINE T° POINT ROCKS. "BE Canal Packet CONG RESS having been I thorougl ly repaired, and put in first rate order. will commence rusnice on MONDAY the 30th instant, for toe transportation of pass: ng: te and light freight between Georgetown and the above named pomt, on the most pleasing terms. The Boat will leave the wha fof W_ 41. Ritter for the Point of Rocks on every MONDAY, WEDNES- DAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at 7 o’clock, and the Point of Roeks for Georgetown on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAYS, at the same hour, stopping at the different landings Blong the line for the reception and landing of passengers and freight, going and returning Passage through either way $2, shorter distances atthe same races. That is to say, from Georgtowa t» Great Falls 50 cents; Seneca 75 cents; Edwards Ferry $125; Manee: cy g1.50 Meals served regularly on board the Boat at mod - eraie rates. JOHN CROMBAUGH, CHARLES M s _8p 23—1m_ NOTICE.—O. & A. RAILROAD. The splendid Steamer GEORGE PAGE will leave her slip, foot of Seventh street, daily, at 6 o’clock a. m, Gor donsville, Charlotte: ville and Staunton. Breakfast on board the boat This boat, by travelers, ix callea the Floating Pal- e. = £. A. RYTHER, Captain. 17 sd - ROACHES, RATS, AND MICE. HESE pret: can be entirely destroyed by — THE EXTIRMINATOR, which can be with more safety and certainty than any article ever offered to the public. ae Price 25 cents per 5 CHINCH OR BED BUGS can be entirely removed by a few applicationsof my new prepzation Try it. Price 25 cents per bottle. J. B. MOORE, No. 119 Pa. avenue, opp. reat + ap 24—eo3t NEW MILLINERY. M's THOMPSON has just received another Yi invoice of those fashionable Crape and Silk HATS, from New York. Those who failed to supply themselves at our last opening are now offered anether oppurtunity, and would d» well to call early and have the first selec tions, as we are selling them off rapidly. Orders solicited and ly executed. H HINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pennsylvania avenue. ap 16—d2w (Intel eo6t) ERS TO WHOM WF HAVE Oe ts tie Ac weeceea to Ape et are in- formed that our place of busiuess in siiil at 896 Pa. avenue, adjcin ng Galt’s Je' Store, wh re we sues Se Saney > veccive or notes et short aa aes -ELVANS, & THOMPSON, Deslers in Hvavenue becween Sth and 10:8 cis ap 4—eolw (Lnt& Organ)