Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. Local Intelligence. Tas Pexsentation oF Puate.—At two o’clock yesterday, the time fixed upon for the tation of a memorial by the clerks of the General Land Office to Dr. Charles 8. Prailey on his retirement from the office of Chief Clerk, the Commissioner of that bureau, Chief Clerk, and Clerks of the office met at the room of the Chief Clerk, when Col. Irvin, ina brief and feeling manner stated the objest of the meeting. and introduced Col. H. H. Heath, who, with a chaste and a pro- priate address, presented to the Doetor a ei tiful silver pitcher, pair of goblets and salver, asa token of friendship and a; tion of bis moral and clerical worth. To which a dress the Dovtor responded in appropriate COL. HEATR’S ADDRESS. My Dear Sir: The severance of long sab- sisting friendly relations between men, has never failed to produce emotions of regret. Indeed, the occasions are not unfrequent, in which sorrow is added to at the change even of unpleasant associations, when the re- flection steals upon us that the relations once Sustained to those objects will never again subsist How, much more then, my dear sir, must the oe mpathies of eur na- tare be ted at a change in which those relations have been not only of a pleasing and friendly character, but those, too, in which, as many of us can with eefety aver, of a na- ture highly valuable in an official as well as social peint of view. In this latter and most ee my friend, do we now stand reference to yourself. The hand of change has been busy recently, and it has taken you from amongst us, with some of whom, and with the places of all, you have been associated for nearly or quite the fifth part of acentury—the third part of man’s allotted career. To you, as the Chief Clerk of this office, whilst the change was one of choice as well as ne-essity—made so by a de- sire to repair an enfeebled constitution, it must have been. at the same time, one of no ordinary character. From the office you ha’ departed as from an old and esteemed friend; from us and those connected with it, as from co-laborers whe could be naught but friends. From a position of dignity, honor, and great Tesponsibility, you have receded, to occupy one more quiet, as respectable, and highly important ; and may the results of the change eflected be as satisfactory in their character as our regrets at paring are sincere and un- affected. I have, by the kindness of my fellow clerks in this office, in which you have, for so length- ened a period expended your highly acknow- ledged abilities, and upon whose enduring records have been left the impress of your genius—been deputed to perform the pleasing task of presenting to you this testimonial Our offering is dedicated es an humble tribute which friendsbip has hereofore sough: as the medium of its appreciation of worth, and will hereafter seek, at the feet of the object of its devotion Accept it, sir, as an earnest of our exalted appreciation of your character, both as an individual and asa faithful public ser. vant. Accept it from us, sir, as from those, who, though separated as to the daily associa. tions once surrounding us, yet not as from those who, severed, forget. Aoceept it, sir, as & pledge of the past. and as a token for the coming time—and may the decaying health which took you from amongst us be rejuve- nated whilst pursuing the more pleasant walk of official life chosen, that you may long live to enjoy the pleasures of a beautifu) world; the sympathetic warmth of your manifold friends, and the endearments of a cherished and undivided fireside. DR. PRAILBY'S REPLY. Kind friends and former efficial associates— The ccession which brings us together this day, within the walls of that cffice in which, for nearly twenty years, I had been associa- ted with a few of you—alas how few!—and daring the whole official life of the rest of you, and the kind terms which have been used by your organ in conveying to me those palpable evidences you have deemed it proper to exhibit of the kind feelings you have en- tertained of me, as a man and an officer, awake in my breast emotions to the full ex- pression of which I find my powers of mind totally inadequate, and where any effort at clothing them in langusge befitti: eir true character would be as futile a3 an attempt on the part of the mariner to control the boister- ous, but natural and salutary, commotions of the mighty sea skirting our extended shores. Fed by its thousand sparkling rills and bun- dreds of broad rivers. some gliding silently, others bounding with joyfulness to their ulti- mate destination in that vast ocesn, its bosom tumultously responds to causes affecting its tranquility and stirring up its silent dep:hs— mine has been filled with streams of your Kindness and consideration, and the breath of this last approval (coupled with causes, on my part, which afforded its exercise) has crea- ted a storm therein, ieaving me no other than the mariner’s resource, to scud before the blast and await the subsidence of the elements bow controlling me. What a myriad of images rise up before one in taking a retrospect of a period of twen- ty years of official life! Whats host of as- sociations, of a varied character, crowd upon the heart, az those images bring to view those associated with such a one in the commence- successive- wing you to having been brought to a close, and their talents abili- ties freed to seek other channels for their ex ercise; or, more sadly, the natural life of others having terminated, leaving their friends to grieve, not ouly for their personal loss, but alas! too often, for the destitution and help- lessness of wives and children left bebing! What reflections are forced upon such a one in being compelled by declining health to se- ver ties linking him with the past, binding him so strongly to the few whom ‘ime and tri al bave spared of his early companions, and Connecting him with fesh bonds to those who have successively taken the places of the tal- len! To feel, with zeal unabated, with in- dustry unflagging, with mind unimpaired, that, without abatement of the exercise of these Powers, the physical frame must yicid, the ebbing sands of life receive an increasod impetus, and the shadows of evening, patur- ally approaching, sooner end in the darkness of night, and that m with such a respite, it will be (with th heat anticipations in re- lation ‘thereto realized) but a postponement for s limited period of en event which my late pam among you was greatly hastening. 0 feel all this, sud more, whisk has been re- cently forced on my mind on the subject of the work of the relentless one, brings with it emotions of regret, connected with the sever- ance of the relations between which greatly enhance the poignancy of an event previous! contemplated only as likely to end with life iteelf, if left to my own volition. Ateuch @ time, and under such ciroum- stances, do you, my friends, stand forth with sympathizing hearts and voices to cheer, by your eadorsement of the past. the remnant of a life yet devoted to the public service, In every relation of that official life, I have en- desvored to discharge my duty with frankness of charac’er, honesty of iutention and firm- Bess of purpose, and in my late position, whenever I have at any time been brought in rs rage collision with any of you, Tam grati- — by the conviction, of whic! my mind has m well assured, that none of you believe that aught but o conscientious disch of my trast actuated me—that personal consider- ations ever for a moment ewayed my judgment, or that L exacted more of you than I deemed your duty required, and that in the latter the Fequirement was One, not of precept merely, — aoe by example. : ‘or mere expression of your approba tion I am deeply sensible Itts alwaee a fit ting and grateful tribute, and to be coveted by @ery one who cherishes any regard for the Opinions of those he holds ineste:m For the particular manner you have chosen to give it utterance—by its public expression, in terms highly complimentary, by a valued friend whem you deputed for that within the walls of that ‘old and intimate friend’’ ashe has feelingly likened the place of my former labors, and by an accompaniment of ry valuable ani enduring memorial, constantly uttering in “silvery tones,’ by the graven characters thereon, the act and its cacse—I cannot but be profoundly impreared ; assuring you that whilst in this heart there throbs « pulse I shall not fail to Tegard each one of with the. due an old associate and nates. oad ki ing | yonAcy ines enteen Pe + ee] it re my ©: the selacing comforts of aay hee al a Temembrancer of your kindness and . and leaving it, when time to me shall cease to exist, ree in legacy to my children, to whom it will at all times act as an incentive to the practice of all the duties of life by the contemplation of that which the ality of their father’s friends accorded him for the — discharge of what he had andertaken to (orm. 1 nee ay i Sg receive my prsersts anks, ani it me to express my kindes wishes for ea continued health and pros- ity, and to incite you to renewed exertions the several positions you now occ or are destined to attain, for "though I ee sev- ered my immediate connection with you I can- not feel indifferent to the welfare of that branch of the service to which so long a por- tion ef my life and exertions have been de- voted, whose prosperity I endeavored to sus- tain and advance, and to whose fature I look forward with almost as deep concern as if I yet constituted a part and parcel of the imme- diate and varied inental machinery by whose adaptation and harmony of aotion its useful- ness and efficiency is to be promoted. The presentation consisted of a Silver Pitcher, Salver, and two Goblets, with insorip- tions on each. On the Salver—Presented to Dr. Charles 8. shire upon his retirement from the chief clerkship of the General Land Office by his fellow clerks Washington, April. 1855. On the Pitcher—Presented to Dr. Charles al Bed by tho clerks in the General Land Ce. On each Goblet—To Dr. Charles 8. Frailey. The articles are very beautiful, costing about one hundred and thirty dollars. They were purchased in Baltimore, and the engrav- ing was executed by our fellow-townsman, D. 0. Hare, Engraver. The oceasion of presentation was one of a highly interesting nature, and the testimonial itself was well worthy the object of bestowal, for never was there a more faithful and de- serving public servant. Tae Somes ann Girt Concert took place at Carusi’s Saloen, last night, according to the previous announcement. Madmoiselle Rosa Smith and Miss Ellen Morant sung several songs with marked ac- ceptance tothe auditory, and the distinguished pianist, Mr. Palmer, performed elegantly on the piano forte After the concert was over, the drawing for “the splendid laces, valued at $1,500,’’ was proceeded with. About two hundred tickets, we learn, were purchased in this city at one dollar each, and upward of seven hundred elsewhere. Several gentlemen, well known in Washington, superintended and conducted the drawing, and therefore no doubt could ex- ist as to the fairne:s of the proceedings. This was some comfort to the losers The number of prizes was small as com- pared with the large number of tickets; but in lotteries of that kind, they who invest their funds, must philosophically be contented with the result of their adventure, Tue Races, yesterday, over the Columbia course, were largely attended by lovers of equestrian sports, from this city and the sur- rounding country. First heat, both horses got well away together; Dutchman soon ob- taining the lead of Ned Hunt. Second heat, the first namslalsoled the way; and there- fore won the race. Dutchman was entered by Mr. George Smith, and Ned Hunt by Henry Martin Time: first heat, 3 34; second heat, 3.09, as we learn from @ gentleman who witnessed the sport. ENLARGEMENT OF THE Post Orrice Depart ment.—We stated yesterday, that the ground had been broken preliminary to building op- erations. To day we noticed thaf gb ut six- teen hands are employed, excavating and haul- ing away the dirt; while others are engaged in removing the piles of wood and stables on the premises—on the northwest corner of the equare. Next week the demolition of the four houses—three bricks andone frame—fronting F street, will be commenced. Mr. A. W Denham has been ap; ted su perintendent of the laborers, and has entered upon the performance of his duties. A Controversy.—Just at this time there appears to be a matter for controversy existin between the Franklin Fire Company an members of the City Councils. The company by a vote at a very full meeting, decided to erect their engine house on alot south of Penn- sylvania avenus; but certain members of the aldermen said it would be better located north of F street, and one gentleman introduced the word “‘skail’’ among his remarks To this, an officer of the company replied, that they never were taught the meaning of the word “shall,” and the company would be likely to stand upon other law than the will of a single member of the board. How this matter will end remains to be seen. CHristy AND Woo MinstRexs, at the People’s Theatre, again attracted an “over- whelming house’’ last night; delighting, as heretofore, the dense auditory with their mu. sio and comic acting. They are truly “exten- sive’’ intheir performances. Ag their stay is limited the lovers of such diversions will, of course, avail themselves of the opportunity which will be afforded this evening, to attend the entertainment. Cross Fierro —Lhis morning the case of M. Harrison, charged with assault and bat- tery on H. T. L. Wiison, was brought before Justice Morsell and Captain Burch Harrison immediately demanded a corporation warrant against Wilson for profanity. When it came to this point, the parties withdrew their war- rants, got to befriendly and went away. The cause was a bill for house rent A Dangerous Maw —Las: night acomplaint was made to the captain of the guard against aocolored man named Lewis Kennaday, who was said to beadangerous person. Officer Martin went for him, and brought the accused to the guard house, and it was clearly proven this morning that ex:reme old age would pre- vent him from being a very dangerous person. He was dismissed immediately Kennady was so old and weak, that he was barely able to walk with the assistance of another person. Ficut in tas Luuser Hears.—Last night, acollison took place between Mr. D.8 Pocter and R. C. Copeland, on the Avenue, that ended in a long and severe fist fight, or as the b’hoys call it, “old Virginny raasle,”” between Mr. Copeland acd Mr W. Woodward. The parties selected the lumber yard on Sixth st , near the Canal, as the place to settle the af- fair There they fought until they rested by Capt. Bireh and taken to the house, when Messrs. Porter, Copeland and Woodward were held to bail to appear at court and answer the charge of riot. rd Congection.—We have been requested to state that the Hutton named in the Star of yes terday, ig not Jacob D. Hutton, 175 D street. Wartcn Retugss.—Thos. Edwa:ds, drunk; dismissed. E Crown, colored, drunk; work- house 30 daye. ee Ice ro Liverpoon —The Portland State of Maine mentions that the British shi “ City of Montreal’’ has received a cargo of ice for Liverpool—rather a new export from Portland to eo The ice was procured from Scbago po - Figure Versvs Facs.—A young stockbro- ker having married a fat old widow with $100,000, says it wasn’t his wife's tace that at- tracted him so much at the figure. [4DVSRTISEMENT. A CARD. Mr. Eprron :—Your Star is incorrect in regard to Wm. Hutton being injured with his own pistol in self-defence ; farthermore, it was not for rioting that he was arrested. The facts are these: I reside ia New York—my husband, P. F. Harris, was formerly editor and Lp lor of the Broadwiy Belle in that city. ten days since we came from New York on & visit to my brother’s family, Jacob D Hatton's in this city, at 175 D street. My younger brother, J. Wm. Hutton, bas been married some six months to a lady with whom Lam noton good terms. Therefore our visit was not extended to the boarding house of J. Wm. in yesterday’s brother J me heme Hatton, and I did not see his wife until last Tuesday evening, the day before we were to return to New York en route for a contemplated visit to Europe Mrs. J. D. Hutton and myself and 8 little sister, in the absence of out hus- bands, were sitting at the door, when my little sister says, ‘‘ There comes Billy and Fanny,’’ meaning J Wm. futtonand his wife I looked up and sure enough they were appro.c 1. I was astonished for I did not suppose the would come where I was. I said to Mrs. J. D. Hutton, “What do I behold! can I believe my own 2” Atthis time they were op- posite the door, and in the twinkling of an eye he dropped his wife’s arm and hit me in the face, knocking me from my seat, and he commenced kicking mein a brute like man ner, until, with the assistance of my sister-in- law, Mrz J. D. Hutton I fled inte an adjoin- ing room. He then left. I told him that Mr. Harris, my husband, would cowhide him for that; his answer was, “Tell Mr. Harris I'll be back in ten minutes.”’ His wife all this time stood at the street.do:r looking on. He then took her to the next house, Mr. -—, where she was harbored until the next night, as her husband did not dare return for her, or fulfil his engagement in ¢e7 mifutes with my husband, who returned a few minutes after the assault and was in waiting for him with eowhidein hand In the meantime a warrant was issued for his arrest and placed in tho hands of officer Stoddard for execution, but the officer was unable to find his whereabouts, and my husband went in search and found him secreted in a gentleman’s store, on the avenue, but not being empowered with autho- rity to arrest him, he feigned friendship and told him that if he would call that evening and ask my forgiveness, he thought the cbarge would be withdrawn. My brother pro- mised Mr. Harris that he would oal!l after dark. My husband then returned and man- aged to have the officers in readiness when he should call in the evening. About 9 o’clock, he made his appearance, and entered the house where his wife was secreted. In a few moments he came out the back way, where his litte brother and some other boys were at play, and detiberately aimed a pistol at his little brother and fired, but missed his brother and shot his own hand. He then ran into the house next door again and moment a very large crowd collec who were eager to administer lynch law on the spot, but for the timely interference of my husband and the officers who, after a mo- ment’s refusal from Mr. ——. gained ad- Taittance to the house and took him into cus- tody and conveyed him to the watch-house. The next morning Mr E C. Eckloff came to me and desired me to withdraw the charge saying that it would go very hard with my brother, as there were two or three other charges pending against him, and that my charge was a very serious one—I having been under the doctor’s care from the kicks and in- juries received. He said my brother was very badly hurt, and was truly sorry for what he had done. I told Mr. Eckloff that my brother might call himself, and in the meantime I would consult my husband and we would weigh the matter between us Soon after, my brother called and asked the forgiveness of myself and husband, saying that he was truly sorry for what he had done, aud that if we would forgive him this time he would henceforth become a quiet and better citizen. Taking all things into consideration, my husband wrote a note to Capta'n Birch, stating that in the case of the People against W. Hatton, wherein I was the complainant, (the defendant was own brother to thecom- plainant,) and that he had proved to us that he was truly sorry for what he had done—that he was penitent, and promised to profit by his past conduct, and henceforth become a peace- able, worthy, and respectable citizen—and under the existing circumstances my husband solicited the lenity of the court in his behalf. His honor, on reading the note, dismissed the case; andI hope my brother will profit by the past, These are the plain facts in the case without exaggeration Marearst A Harris, No 175 D street. I trust the public will consider me justified in asking the lenity of the court in the above case when they censider that the defendant was own brother to Mrs. Harris, and that it would have been hard for us, when in another country, to think that our brother was in durance vile, and that perhaps we should never return to see him alive. P.F Harais. Wasaineton, April 27, 1855.—1t* MAKKIMD. On the 26th instant, ELLEN M., daughter of Prof N. &. Smith, of Baltimore, to D. E. A., son of Capt. J. B. Montgomery, U.S. N. (Bait papers please copy) ANTED—A GOOD COOK. Apply to JNO. F. HAVENNER, ap27 1% No. 347 C street. ANTED—TWO SINGERS, AN ALTO and Tenor, and they must be able to read music. None but those of good character need dress CHAS. CHRISTIAN, Petersburg. ap 27—31* ANTED—A SITUATION AS CHAMBER- maid or Nurse, or to travel with a lady by a young woman well acquainted with the duties re- quired in either situation. The best references will be given ifrequired. Inquire of Mi the corner of Tuirteenth et. and Pa. ap 26-2" W ANTED—TO HIRE slaves, from 1410 17 Apply at No. 41 A BOY AND GIRL, ears of as house z Ninth MON, E. cor- ap 26—2* PERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER wants a Situation—A middle aged lady, accustomed for many years to manage the details of a lerge boarding house, as housekeeper, wants a situsti She can give satisfactory reference as to her energy, industry and experience, and the fidelity with which she discharges duties confided to her. Adéress “L 5,” at this office. ap 3—f y ANTED—A COMPLETE FILE OF THE WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its publication up to the present date, for which a liberal price will be paid if scntto this office. ap 3—tf servants. ner of Boarding. Bikes are eee OR TRANSIENT Boarders can be accommodated on reasonable terms, at FITZGERALD'S, No. 474 Pa avenue, next door to the United States Hotel. ap 27—7t* OAR DIN G.—Several persons can be accom- | to modated with board and lodgings, where there are no other boarders, by applying at 4228 Thir- teenth street. ap 26—2* )O TLC B.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND 1% Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and shower baths and every attention to render it most agreeable to her boarders. Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 414 st. ap 23—3m OARD, &c —MRS. BATES, 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 comfortz ble who may favor her with their paironage. ap 6—«f OW BEING RECEIVED AHEAVY 8 supply of every article in the Coach-fiadiny line, inciuding 200 yards of our A No 1 Russia Duck Canvass, 59 inches wide CeIl early. ELVANS & THOMPSON, 326 Pa av, between 9h and 10th sts. ap %4—lw (Intel& Organ) OS T—On Thursday last, between the Depot and Third street, a paet ob ee Maynardo pat- ent PISTOL. The fieder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office. ap 25—3t* A ulLIE3, MESSES OR SiNGLE GENTLE- men furnished with MEALS at their residen ces wy reasonable terms, by L. THOMPSON, French Cook, No. 309 G street, near 13th Also, rooms to let. ap 3—A* EVANS. Pa. avenue, between 12th and 13th sts ‘AS just rewrned from the North with a large Ase which he is selling at @3 each, of the same quality usually sold in this city for §4 He likewise has such articles of wear worth §3.- 50, which he will dispose of for $2 50. in addi.ion to the above he has increased his COURT OF CLAIMS. HE undersigned will praetice in the U. 3. Court of Claims, and in the different cc unty of thi District, His office is on the corner of 14th and F — immediatety in the rear of W Mlards’ Hotel. ap 26—3* JOHN 8. TYSGN. LOT GF GUOD SKCOND HANY CARTS A tor sale, Por information enquire at Samuel Pennsyivaniaevenue and 7th FRANK M. SPENOER. acon & Co.'s, corner r Bale and Rent i this often Apollo Hall. 25—3t St. John’s Episco) Church, Georgetown. A toR CRUIKSHANK. on Bridge street, or GEORGE WATERS, on \Vater street. in 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 sous 3H Fo RENT—THREE ROOMS ON FIRST floor fices or stores. between 8th and 9th 15ch pi pply to JAMES DIXON, , of this city, or the subscriber, “Cottage,” Montgomery county, Md THOS. CONNELLY. SMITH’S, 233 F street street, between L and M streets, being but four squares from the Railroad Depot; would make good THOMA, on the opposite side deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought at the exceeding low price of $75, payable §3 per month. Title indisputable. assortment of Gentlemen’s Silk HATS, # i gah oy iw OR Koos to-LeT. small cottage House, contain’ rooms, street, in the First Ward, or any of rooms in ame, with suitable attendance, will be let on for 6 months. Address “A C B,” ape ap 27~-ii* ia Os OR SALE OR RE\T—A FINE TONED PI- ano, of Knabe & Gaehle’s Seaaetiers, af moderate terms. for rent. Ap G. F. SCHAFER, No. #63 Tenth st , 1 door above B. ap 27—R* STORE EN GEORGETOWN FOR RENT, situ- ated on Bridge street, No. 120, next door to the Bank of Commerce and at present occupied b; Mr. M. L. Williams or the best in Georgetown for the dry goods or book busi- ness. will be moderate, Bridge st, ¢ The location Is one of the To a careful and punctual tenant the rent Inquire of T. A. LAZENBY, cole pei cots ‘OR SALE.-THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS for sale, cheap for cash, a small and neat Frame Dwelling, No. 340 Eighth street west, near (, street, 1 rooms and kitchen. The containg four prop- erty is shunted withia one square of the northern market, in a good besithy neigh excellent water neaf by, and is very desirable smal! family. borhood, a pump of Apply on the premisés, or to the su! ir at ’ "HENRY KAISER. ap Pi i OR RENT—THE TWO STORY BRICK Dwelling on Potomac street, one door south of ap 25—tf (Intel & Organ) OR RENT.—Two handsomely furnished Houses, containing 15 rooms in one, and 9 in the othcr, on reasonable terms to good tenants. ap 1m* of “Forrest Hall,”” Georgetown, suitable for of- Applyto B FORREST, ap 24—lw* corner F and 20th streets. OR RENT—THE STORE HOUSE NOW OC- cupied by Barnes & Mitchell, on Pa. avenue, streets. Possession given on ay next, on which time the sent lease ex ap 3 OR RENT—SEVERAIL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Table and transient board. Inquice at ae ap OR RENT—THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES, containing eix rooms, each situated on Pierce residences. Rent moderate. Apply to CHARLES the street. ap 4—Im* i OMES FOR ALL- itifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Feliows’ Hall. jan 96m JOHN FOX, Secretary. ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. 150 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 attached. Pumps of pure water are near the door, and communicat on is had with Georgetown by way of fl and Seventh streets and Pewn. 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 Kendail Green, after office hours, where the keys may be had and the houses inspected at any time. Several of these residences will be sold on liberal terms. WM. STICKNEY, No 4, Kendall Green. —Rents a quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855-1 f FOR RENT—CORNER OF 19th and streets, one of the most desirable locations in the city. For particulars apply at the Kirkwood House, between the hours and 3 p m., to RALPH HASKINS. Also—A good covered BUGGY and HARNESS. ap 25—eost* FOR SALE—A TWOSTORY Brick HOUSE on the corner of Prospect and Frederick streets Georgetown, now oecupied by Mr. John W. Bro- naugh. For information apply to Mr. JAMES MIL- LER, Market st , betw. 4th and 5th, Georgetown. ap 25—-law5w* OR RENT—FIVE NEW THREE 8TORY brick Uwelling Houses on 9th street west, be tween D and E streets south, opposite to the Grace Church, finithed in good style, and containing sa- loon parlors, six chambers, dining room and kitchen each, with stable and ample yards, and will be ready for occupation by the 15th June. To punctu- al and careful tenants the rent will be very low. Apply to CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Opposite the West Wing of City Hall. ap 25—eo4w ALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND NEAR the City, at Private Sale.—For sale, four very de- sirable and eligibly situated tracts of Land, contain- ing about fitty acres each, partly in Montgomery: county, but principally in Washington county, DG. Opposite the farm of Joseph H Bradley, Esq., about 45g miles fro1a Washington, communicating with it by a new and commodious road now under con- strucuen The soil is excellent, and well adapted to corn and wheat ‘The situation is prominent and healthy, aud the land well watered. There are three tenements on the premises. This property is peculiarly suited to gentlemen having business in the city for beaunful country ree idences. A plat of the property can be seen at the office of the subscriber. John Parker, Esq., living adjoining, will show the property to any who may wish to sec it. EDW. SWANN, No. 126 Louisiana avenue, near City Iatl. ap 20 -eo2m OR RENT—FOUR NEW ANU CONVENI- ent Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con- taining parlors with marble mantels, dining room, kitchen, servants roém, and five chambers each, and situated ou Thirteenth street, Island, near the pone grounds, convenient to Pa. avenue and the epariments. Rent very moderate. Apply at R. H. CLARKE'S office, corner of Sixth street aad Eouisiana avenue, or at D. B. CLARKE’S Drug Store, Eleventh street, Island. mar 6—eotf 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. ap }l—eolm OK RENT—THE DWELLING AND STORE 4 on Lith street west, one door from Pa. avenue, north side, adjoining Farnham’s Bookstore. GEORGE A. W. RANDALL, mar 2—eotf corner 12th and D sts. ILLA FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRIBER of- fers at private saie the villa in which she at ‘esent resides, with eight acres of land, situated at Ellaville, on the Washington and Baltimore Tum pike Road. ‘The house is new, with all the modern improvements, and the situation has many advant- ages for persons engaged in business in Washington as it is within five minutes’ walk of the Bladensburg Depot on the Railroad, and there is also an omaibus running twice a day between Washington and Elia- ville. Application to be made to the subseriber, living on the premises. MARY 8. VASS. mar 27—2awtt CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR- tune —A lady having acquired a competency in the Millinery busiaess, is now desirous of dispos ing of her establishment, and retiring into private life. Her location is one of the best in the city, and is rare opponents for one acquainted with the business. Fur terms and particulars apply, at this office. mar 29—1m Apply JUST LOOK HKRE—READ THIS! FROWLEY’S Magic Coping Prees. Impression Paper, and Manifold Writer, for taking impres- sions from Leaves, Plants, or Piowers. Also, for copying Pictures, Patters for Embroidery, marking Linen and other articles, indelibly and portable and manifold Writer, for writing without pen or ink. ‘The above-named paper has been acknowled; by all who have used it, to be the most useful article extant. Manufactured and sold by JOHN CROW LEY, 489 Eighth st, between Louisiana avenue and D street. Price 25 cents per package, of four different colors PPecea| blue, red and green—& packages for $1, or On the receipt of the money by mail (post paid) at the above prices, the paper will be sent to any nited States with full printed direo tions, free of N, B.—All orders promptly attended to. ap %—a* MISS CUNNINGHAM’S SCHOOL, Pleagant Grove, Seventh street Road, 1}4 miles from the City of Washington. IE duties of this Schoo} will commence MON- DAY, the 30th of April. 4s the number of pu- pils will be limited, those who wish to avail them selves of its advantages, should make as early an ap- plication as possible, ‘The course of instruction wril be thorough and complete,and will embrace all the English branches wonslly taught in the best schools, together with Music, French and Latin. s . ‘Terms made known on application to the Princi- pi. ap 4—2w* . wre = — By J.C. BecGUIRE, Auctioneer. OVERNMENT SALE OF SUNDRIES.—ON this (Friday) after ap #7—tt ere By WALL, BARNARD & CO. AUCTS. EREMPTORY SALE OF FURNITURE AND Household Effects at Auction —On SATUR DAY morning the 28th instant, at 9% o’clock, we shall sell, in t of our Auction rooms, a large lot = Furniture and Household —_—* comprising — lahogany Sid: Rereaus, Hatracks De. Was, rob-s, Sofas, Lounges 1 superior set of Cottage Furniture sein Shite mabogthy Catre Table M: and plain seét Chaite, Rockers Sacral astence Bedsteads, Beds, Pillows and Rolsters Superior hair and shuck Mattresses Dres:ing Stands Washstands, Clothes Horses French plate and other Looking Glasses a] Mahogany Revolving Office Chair Window Shades, Vases Plated Castors, Table Cutlery Cook Stove and Fixtures Together with other articles in the Housekeeping line Also, two good sets of single harnes:, Books, &c. ; WALL, BARNARD & CO,” _ap27—it Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT. Auctioneers. NEA, FURNITURE, CIGARS, &c. at Auction.— On SATURDAY, the 28th instant, we shal! sell, in front of our store, at 9 o’clock a m., a large lot of fine Téas, Consisting of— Young Hyson, Imperi#l, Ganpowder and Black, 14 and chests and caddies Also, a large assortment of Furnitare 10,000 Cigars ‘With many other articles which we deem unne- ce: to enumerate. — GREEN & SCOTT, ap 27—It Auctioneers By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. DMINISTRATOR’S SALE of Frame House on the Canal, near 7th street Bridge —Be virtue of an order of the ans’ Conrt, the subscriber will sell, on TUESDAY, the Ist day of May, 1855 at 5 o’clock p. m, on the premiser, a one-story frame House on Cerpeation Jot on 7th street, near canal bridge, 25 feet front and about 38 deep, with back shed, formerly occupied by Richard Ay'on. The terms of sale will be: One half cash, and the balance in three and six months, for notes wiih ap proved endorsers, bearing interest from day of sale. If the terms of sale are not complied with in three days after the sale, the property wi!l be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser By order of the Administrator Cc. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, ap 27-—d Attorney. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. B hespetey AND KITCHEN FURNITURE at Auction —On WEDNESDAY, the 2d day ol May, we shall sell, at the residence of a ge mar declining housekeeping, at the corner ot 6th st and Massachusetts avenue, (the fap will designate the house) at 10 o’clock a. m., an excellent essort ment of Furniture, viz: Mahogany Sofas, Rocking and other Chairs Do Bookcase and Secretary, Sideboard Do and wainut Dressing and other Bureaus Do and wainut French and other Bedstead= Do dining, carn and breakfast Tab'es Walnut and other Wardrobes and Washstands Walaut Whatnot Gilt frame Mirror, 24 by 36 inches China, Glass, and Crockeryware and Cutlery 3ply, ingrain and other Carpets Hair and shuck Mattresses and Bedding Refrigerator, cooking and other Stoves And a good lot ef Kiichen Requisites With many articles which we deem tinnecessary to enumerate. Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash ; over $25 accredit of 60 and 9% days for notes satisfacto rily endorsed, baring interest. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 7—d Auctioneers. By GREE & =COTT, Aucttoneer:. EVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT Auction. (' WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, we shall sell, at 6 o'clock p. m., 34,237 feet ot ground, havi front on C street south 148 feet 5 inches, and 9:h street east 283 feet 16 inck ‘The above described property ishandsomely loca ted, distant from the Navy Yard but a few minutes’ walk. Yerms: One half cash ; balance in one and two yeors, the purchaser to give netes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. The above e fs postponed un ul WEDNESDAY, the 25th inst., same hour. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 18—eo&ds Auctioneers. GP The ebove sale is farther post poned antil THURSDA May,same hour, when it will positively t ap 27—d BY J.C McGUIRKE, Auctioneer. EAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF IMPORTED English, German, and French Engravingr.— ‘The attention of artists, connoisseurs, and admirers and lovers of fine Prints is respectfully called to the large collection of fine Engraving:, late importa tion, now open for examination and sale at the store Pennsylvania avenue, two doors easr of 14th street, for a few days only. The collection includes many pleasing subjects from old masters, landseapes, scripture pieces, studie=, clas:ical, and other choice efforts, many of which are scarce, done in line mezzotint, &c , entirely new in this city Private sale curing the day. Public sale at early gas light J. C. McGUIRE, ap tt Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers Vanes BUILDING LOTS AT AUCTION On WEDNESDAY, the 2d day of May, we shall seli, in front of the premises, at 5 o’clock p.m. Lot No. 1, in square No. 4, having a front ou 26th street west of sixty feet, and fifty feet on north K st. The above is a handsome corner lot, containing tiree thousand square feet, fronting on the street leading to the lower bridge, between Georgetown and Washin, 5 And immediately after the sale of the above we shal! seil, Lets Nos. 15 and 17, in Square No. 32, fronting one fifty feet six inches, the other 51 feet, on Virginia avenue, between 24th and 25h streets. west, having an average depth of about one hundred and six feet. Terms tor the fi:st named property will be one fourth cash ; the balance in six, twelve and eight een months. For the second-named property, one-fourth cash ; balance in one and two years, the purchasers, in al! cases of credit, to give notes bearing interest from the day of sale Tive indisputable. A deed given and a dece of trust taken. GREEN & BCOTT, ap 2—d Auctioneers. By GREEN @ SCOTT, Auction RICK AND LUMBER AT AUCTION.-ON SATURDAY, the 28th instant, we shall sell, at 5 o’clock p. m., on Pennsylvania avenue, betw. 6th and 7th streets, a large lot of Brick and Lumber the contents of two brick Houses pulled down. ‘Terms at the sale. GREEN & SCOTT, apr 26—d Auctioneers. By WALL, SARNARD & CO, Aucts. )XCELLENT FURNITURE AND KITCHEN Requisites at Auction.—On MONDAY morn ing, the 30th instant, at 10 o’clock, wa shall! sell, at the late residence of Mre J. E. w. Thompson, de ceased, si uated on the north side of E st., between 12th and 13th stre: ts, all her Furniture and Kiteben Requisites, consisting in part of Mahogany Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands Do _ Side Tables, walnut Hatrack ingiy pe Beds, a fa, Lou Car pets, Oilc! Cane seat edetr Cakes Parlor, Cook and other Stoves Safe, Crockeryware, &e. Also, the stock of Pancy Goods, Cases, &c., in the store underneath. Also, one laige Show Care. Terms : All sums of and under $20 cash ; over $20 a credit of 30jand 60 days for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Aucts. ap %—d x. S. WRIGHT, Auctio' GEOKGRLOWN ace GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ORTO RICO SUGAR AT AUCTION.—ON MONDAY next, the 30th instant, at 12 o’cl’k, at F. & A. H. Dodge’s Wharf the cargo of the barque W il'iam Chase, from Mayaguez, consisting of— 378 hogsheads prime Sugar. - ED. 8. WRIGHT, ap 2%—dts Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers ryyWO TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSES AT i Auciion.—On FRIDAY, the 27th instant, we tea, io good two siofy Frame Houses, neutty new, ses, two tw e new centaining four rooms, and kitchen each, nnd the lots on which they stand. : The above described property is in +quare 884; each |ot fronts 16 feet on south F, between Ist and oe running back 100 feet to a wide al- Fine indisputable. Terms: Oue-third cash ; the balance in 6 12 and 18 mnths, for ootes bearing intercst from the day of the sale, A deed given and a deed of trusttaken. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 23—eo&ds A TELEGRAPHIC. DAILY BVENING STAR. {Aceifiental Discovery of Postal Violation. Bosrox, April 27.—While searching the luggage of the passengers of the Africa yes- terday, for the stolen valuables, a trank was found containing 1,000 letters, which were seized and carried tothe Custom Housn. Many of them were valuable, containing drafts upon Boston and New York houses The box be- longed to the agent of a well-known European Express Company. . Porrsvitve, Pa , April 27th. —George La- ners extensive browsry wes totally destroyed by fire last night. His loss is estimated at $50 000 with an insurance of $10,000. Parcapaurnta, April 27 —I} a. m.—An ex- tensive fire is now raging at Mount Carboa, and it is believed to be the hotel. Piainsvitie O., April 27.—The railread bridge over Grand River at this place was burnt last night; it was built on Howe's truss transactions this morn! Southern $10 25a$10 75 trifle [9 eratedownwsrd tendency. W. Coal Company, 29; Re: New York Central Railroad, 934; New Jersey Railroad, 1 23 { shall sel! all his forniture and com prising— Execlent rosewood Piano Forte, by Knabe & Gahie Excellent Cook Sto avenue, hetween 14th and 15th opposite Willarde? Hotel, I shall sell plan, being 700 fee? long and 80 feet high. Boston, April 27—The Senate has just passed a vote to concur with the House in the removal of Judge Loring—ayes 27, noes 11. In the resolutions for his removal, the amend- ment permitting him to resign his commisior~ ership, was negatived by about the same ma- prity. Baltimore Markets Battiwors, April 27.—Flour is firmer, but were smal!; Howard street brands sold at $10 75. Wheat wasina limited demand; sales of white at $2.’ 5 red at $2602$263 Corn is unebanged; at 10: a102; yellow, 104a106c. New York Markets. New Yors, April 27.—Cottonisdall. Flour has declined 25c ; good Ohio $10 25a$10 50; Wheat is downward and dull; Southern white $239 Corn is a utfle lower; Western mixed 1120. Pork isa unchanged New York Stock Market New Yorx, April 27 —Stocks are dull. Money is uochsnged Sales at the first board of Erie Railroad at 504; Cleveland and To'edo Railroad, 764; Missouri 6's; 93; Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad, 35; Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Rail-oad, 104j; Cumberland Railroad. 854; Anction tales Sy J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. NNe LENT FURNITURE and Household Ef- 4, fects at Auction.—On TUESDAY morning, viay Ist, at 10 0’ lock, at the residence —. “i et n ir of 4 ‘ar atrer: Macdonald, nerth sid: G street, ne Sons yang Baltimore Cri son plush-covered Sofa, Rocker, Parlor Chair, and Ottomans Eleganc French plaie Pier Glass, with Sisb and Bracket Marble-top carved rosewood Centre Table Whatnot, Rout Tubles, bamboo Chairs Brussels Carpets, Matting, Druggets Han some Window Shade Girandoles, Bohemian Glass and Egyptian Vases Mshoga Leather Revolving Office Chair Walaut Sideboard, Butler's Clock xtension Table, Dining Chairs »vered Lounge poe A flandsome walnut high post Bedstead, richly carved Martic-top Dressing Cabinet and Washelands to maich Toilet Fete, P-yche Glass Work Tabic; Easy Chairs Bue Enamelie? Cottage Suite Superior curied bet Mattresses “eisters and Pillows Walnut Crib and Mattress, Trundle Bedstend Chiva Tea Set, granite Dinner Ware ilver-plated Castors, Table Cutiery Pixtares al assorsment of Housekeep- Together witha gen ing articles. Terms of sale: $30 and under cash ; over that sum acredit of sixty asd ninety days, for approved en- dorsed notes bearing interest JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap2— Auctioneer. a en Sy J. Cs MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. ERY SUPERIOR AND HANDSOME FUR- niture, Rosewood Piano, &c., at Public Auc- tion.—On MUNDAY morning, April ath, at 10 oclock, at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Brown, Pa. streets, immediately all of her eie- gant Furniture ard Housekeeping , Viz: Superior rosewood case seven ocrave Piano Porte, by Nunns & Pischer, New York Pair of elegant rosewood medattien back Sofas, fn- ished in rich biue and gold satin damask Pair of crimson plush covered Tewea Tete Sofas, Rocker, and Parlor Chairs to mateh Set of Eolid rosewood medallion back Parlor Chairs finish<d in cotton Handsome rosewood marble top Centre Table French plate gilt frame Pier Glass Sisb and Brackets Velvet Parlor and Stair Carpets, Rugs Tiegant damask Window Curtains, with richly worked Lace Curtains, Cornice and Fixtures Superior rosewood and mahogany Dressing Bureaus and Washstands with marble tops Handseme rosewood and mahogany French and Elizabethien Bedsteads Very superior curled hair and spring Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows, husk do Two fine mahogany Wardrobes Carpets, Curtains, Shases, Chairs Handsome carved walnut Extension Table Marble-top Sideboard, Centre lable French dining Chairs, Side Tabless Walnut arved French Sofs I on Reclining Chair, Chair Handeome mahogany Hatrack Hall Oilcloth, Venitian Blinds Beauuful gold band F:ench China Dinner Bet Silver plated Castore, Glassware Large Hobby Horse, Children’s Chairs Cooking Stove, Kitchen Utensils, &e. The above Furniture is of superior make and fin- ish, and im excellent order. Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum 6 credit of 2 and 4 months, for notes satisfactorily en dorsed, bearing interest. JAMES C. McGUIRE, apr 23-4 Auctioneer. By J. ©. MeGUIRE. Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF DWELLING BOUSE and Lot on Massachusetts avenue —By virtue of a deed in 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 bundred and fifty-two (452,) fronting twenty (20) feet on Ma-sachusetts avenue, between 6th and 7th streets west, running back one hundred and twenty-nine (129) feet, with the improvements, consisting of an excellent frame dwelling house. Terms cash. , NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. By GREEKS & SOOTT. Auctioneers. y wo STORY FRAME HOUSE AN!) LOT AT Auction —On FRIDAY, the 27th instant, 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 provements, whtch are a good two-story Frame louse The above described property fronts on south F street 25 feet, running back 125 feet to a wide alley, containing 3,125 feet of nd. Terms: One third cash; the balance in six and 12 months, for notes beering interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, Auc ioneers. apr 23—eotds By GREEN @ scorTr, mcd 5 OVED PROPERTY Sanna te prttediel = MONDAY, the 30th insiant, we shail seil, tn front of the premises, 2tG o'clock p m., @ nearly new brick ant frame House, three stories ond cellar; the lower story and cellar are of brick, the two upper storics are of frame, The above described pr as situated front on Ist street east 31 feet 10 inches, running back 120 feet, between C and D streets north, — of Lot No. 8, in Square 684, east of the and near the 5 ins, pert o vacant Lot No. 7, in rame adjoining the above, having a front of 30 feet by 108 feet deep. : One halfecash ; the balance in 6 and 12 mappa 40s pitchanet to give notes for the de.erred igen ering tere om ce) eee od a deed of trust tal es GREEN & SCOTT, ap 4—a ‘Auctioneers