Evening Star Newspaper, April 28, 1855, Page 3

formed the Board that the committee expected acon to be able to report upon the subject. ga, ir. Bi , from committees for streets, re ported a bill providing for the condemnation of property for Valley street, and appointing John Davidson, J. D. Read, and Thos. Brown, Ey -¥ Fastivats —The little folks, both bb 4 and boys, are now pleasantly excited in » of.the ching festivals in commem- " jon oO! © mer o ay—when + oration of ‘y month of May—wh: he vernal season begins to be lavish of flowers and melody of birds; and w! EVENING STAR. Local Intelligence. For Sale and Rent. = OR RENT—THE SMALL FRAME two-story House, . £79 Thirteenth street, west side, th of Pa. avenue. It isneat and com fortable. Possession given immediately. hy at ap B- Anction Sales. BY J.C. MeoGOUIRE, Auctioneer. Vacca BUILDING LOTS AT PUBLIC Auction.—Oa THURSWBAY afternoon, May it the Auction Rooms, I shail sell at 4 o'clock, “ the Star Office. the following di ibed Lots. viz: Watts, tae Coxvicr—Iuportaxe flaseas |, un- | commissioners to intend opening of the ee. Sele wie: Corpus Case —It is within the recotlcotiors pewter get ori re ba Bag per Bo same; passed both OR BALE OR REST—A FINE TONED PI-| neue saan near E street north Lot 11, in Square 299, on Maryland avenue, near 12th str 2t - Lor eri aiopeee in square south of 562, at rer of 2dand H streets “Lot 15. in square 584, on Virginia avenue, betw. Ist and 2a streets west Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4,in square 867, on north A st, between 6 h and 7th streeis east Lot 10, in Square 553, on New Jersey avenue, between K and L, streets north Lot 8, in Square 694, corner First st. e1st and D street south Lot 1, in Square 29 Lot 35, in Square 5 West half of Lot 4, in Square 41 Lots 3 and 4 juare 1,636 Lots 5 and 1 ware 1,058 Terms : Oae-fourth cash ; the balance in 6 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust 00 the prop=rty. JA3. C. McGUIRE, ap ®—4 Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. RICK AND LUMBER AT AUCTION.—ON B SATURDAY, the 28th instant, we shail sell, at 5 o'clock p. m., on Pennsylvania avenue, betw. 6th and 7th streets, a la-ge lot of Brick and Lumber the contents of two brick Houses pulied down. of our ee oe a man tere gant Wells, a marine in the service of 20 United @ children are talking about what they States, was tried during the Deoy,mber term of } shall wear—we do not pin § the boys, but the the criminal court, several years ago, and | crus. who, dressed in white, the emblem cf convicted on the charge of murdering a lad | purity, and trimmed with ribands and decked named Mundell—by shoot nghim, not farfrom| with floral beauties, will compose a gay, the Navy Yard bridge and sentenced to be laughing, lovely spectacle, capregeeed althar hanced on the 23d of April 1852. at the National theatre or at Carusi’s saloen The gallows war. erected, and coffin andj on evenings early in May. Many of them shroud prepared. and a large crowd collected | will attend both festivals; and why should between the ho-irs of nine and twelve o'clock, they not? The scenes will be fruitful of m., on the doy designated, to witnees the exe-| plensure te young hearts which have never cution. «there was a disappointment in| yet, perhaps, experienced a severe wound of this particular, for President Fillmore com | sorrow; and afford those who are old enough muted ‘sis sentence to imprisonment in the | to dance an opportunity to participate in that Distriot of Columbia penitentiary for the term | innocent amusement, gracefully moving to tho of his natural life. strains of orchestral music. Wells, through his counsel, Chas. L Jones,| ‘Dear little ones: avail yourselves of the as Fecently filed the following petition in oogemah be happy weileye may, andin May, the Circuit Court: . “To the Honorable Judges of the Circuit| Of course. not afew “ anxious parents”’ will Court of the United ptf the Dis-| sttend the festivals in company with their ten- trict of Columbia : der cifspring ; and maidens and ‘bachelors, “ The petition of William Wells respectfaily | 80d childrenless married folks likewise will represents that he was convicted of murder at | be there, if ‘we may judge the future by the ried all appropriating $95 for the benehi a bill 2 ati for beak ean Fegan ona $5 for John Cameron ; passed both Boards, and was signed. A bill passed both Boards making the town surveyor ex-officio one of the street commis- The Board of Aldermen returned to the Council, non-concurred in, a bill providing for repair of town house and certain flag foot ways. A bill passed the Board of Aldermen ap- propriating $51,31 to meet deficiency in re- ing foot-ways on Congress street; rejected y Board of Common Council. Tho Board of Aldermen passed a bill redu- cing the salary of the messenger to the two Boards from $150 to $100; which was rejected by Board of Common Coancil. The Board of Aldermen also passed a bill from the Common Council, authorizing the purchase of a certain lot of ground for the use of the poor houss, They also had under corsideration a con- siderable amount of business in relation to ano, of Knabe & Gaehle’s manufacture, on very moderate terms. Also, two or three furnished rooms for rent. Ap- ply to G. F. SC1AFER, No. 463 Tenth st , 1 door above E. ap 27—3:* R RENT—THE TWO STORY BRICK n"s ui: Georgetown _ Aoply to R. CRUIKSHANK. on Widge street, or GEORGE WATERS, on \WVater street. ap 25- (intet&Organ) OR RENT.—Two handsomely furnished Houses, containing 15 rooms in one, and 9 in the other, in a desirable locat.on fronting on public zquare, one from Lafayette Square, on H, corner of H and Eighteenth streets, with bath rooms, &e., will be rented on reasonable turms to good t.nants. ap 13—1m* Fo oy eh g a ge ROOMS ON uae a ire of “Forrest town, switable ot- fcesctsiacs Apsly se FORREST, ap 24—Iw* corner F and 20th st-cets. OR RENT—THE STORE (10USE NOW OC- cupied by Barnes & Mitche!l, on Pa. avenue, between 8th and 9ih streets. Possession given on i i Public schools, arches, 40, none of which | 15th May next, on which time the ntleaseex | Terms at the sale. = aren Waskinaten, Ieoertee peor ap P Mons Cocheu gives his May Ball at Carusi’s | was matured. | , pires. Apply fo JAMES DIXON, Eq, of this city. GREEN & SCOTT, bia, and was sentenced by said Court to be| Saloon onthe first, and Professor Munder has| Both Boards then went into joint meeting — ee NNEC | eee Auctioneers. hung on the 234 of Apri]. 1352, on which said | ¢>geged the National Theatre for his purposes | for the purpose of electing a member of the} Md... . K. 8. WRIGHT, Auct! r. ‘resid. on the third proximo. The respective adver- Seats genaad sie a caked tome falest tisoments of those gentlemen, published in terms: the Star, show the extont of their prepara- “ «Now, therefore, be it known that I, Mil-| tions for the brilliant and beautiful entertain- ‘lard Fillmore, President of the United States} Ment which may be anticipated. ‘of America. in consideration of the premises, Board ef a eae in the place of Mr Lyons, resigned. r Bangs nominated Mr. William McGee; Mr. Waters, R. Cruikshank; and Mr Pickerell, W. H. Edes. On the first ballot 16 votes were cast. Mr. McGee received 7 votes, Mr. Edes 6, Mr. Cruikshankj2, and Mr. 03- @EO"GRIOWN ORTO RICO SUGAR AT AUCTION.—ON MONDAY next, the 30th instant, at 12 0’el’k, at F. & A. H. Dodge’s Wharf the cargo of the —— Wiliam Chase, from Mayazuez, consisting of— en ee OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Tuble and transient board. Inquice at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street ap OR RENT—THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES, res " 378 hogsheads prime Sugar. 4 t snou —Last ni horn 1. On the second, Mr. McGee 7, Mr. ait ix rooms, each situated on Pie! ED. ” “aetne amie ioneames pee have ae Toker Bioak gigi ope Edes 7, Mr. Cruikshank 1. 1 blank. On the seve between I> and M d‘areets, Reine Par fase ap {6-dts on bidaprescee lO . " : ; : cand 3 eould ‘grant unto him, the said William Wells,| officer Keese and taken before Captain Birch | ‘bird. Mr. E es recsived 10 and Mr. MoGeo | squares from the pot ope ge residences. Rent moderate. Apply to CHARLES THOMA, om the opposite side of the strect. ap 4—Im* MES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located leprae J Lots, abead front ed feet deep, on graded streets, can, w bought at the exceeding low price of $75, payable $3 per month. Title Se Union Land » Th Btey above Odd Fellows? Mall. jan 3—6m 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, word shed and other conveniences attached. Pumps ot pure J water are near the door, and communicat on is had with Georgetown by way of {1 and Seventh streets and Penn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usual fare, for tie aecommodation of clerks in the departments. To secure the advantage of this great reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the undersigned, ether by letter, or at iis house al Kenda'l Green, after office hours, where the key may be had and the houses inspected at any time. Several of these residences wiil be sold on liberal 5. Mr. Edes was declared elected and the joint meeting dissolved, and both Boards ad: journoed. We would advise all whe are in want of a first-rate article of potatoes to call immedi ately at P. Berry’s, No 77 Water street. The eupply of fish at our wharves this morn- ing is larger than has been this reason. Shad are selling from $9 to $12 per hundred, and herrings at $6486.50 per thousand. At Drover’s Rest this week there has bean a fall eupply of beef cattle; sales at $5 50a$6 on the hoof, equal to $ila$i2 net. Sheep scarce and aeitg iaheas 3 selling at 5 cents i Ib., gross. eal calves 5426 cents per The Northern news has had @ tendency to depress somewhat the flour market and giveit a declining tendency. Holders and receivers are asking $10.50; no sales worthy of note for several daya past. No arrivals of grain since our last report—inclined to droop also. SPecrator. ‘a pardon of the offence of which he was con- | charged with stealing a watch from Mr. Tay- ‘ vioted, ot agen aeregen that bo be imprisoned | lor, an actor who was engaged a short time * during natural life; that is, the sentence | since at Iron Hall. ‘of death is hereby commuted to ipprison-| Am examination was had this morning at ‘ment fer life in the penitentiary at Wes2- | the cuard-house, when Mr. Keese stated that *ton.’” Bronaugh admitted to him that he knew where “« By virtue of which said pardon your peti-| the watch was and who took it, but did not tioner was, by order of the marshal cf the} think it right he should tell tales. Mr. E District of Columbia, conveyed and reesived Ridgway testified that on another occasion a into the penitentiary of the District of Colum-| missing watch was found in room occupied by bis, where he is still confined. Now, being} Dronaugh and ancther person, bat who placed daly informed by counsel, learned in the law, | it there witness did not know. He said also that the said pardon is absolute, and the con- | that ep emg exhibited a chain, which he dition invalid, prays the writ of habeas corpus | said he found in the ashes where the fire was —o issue to bring him before the court, and | on Sunday night last, which he sold for one if it shall be found that his confinement is ille-| dollar. The witnesses had not all been exam — contrary to law he may be discharged | ined when we left; and an important witness iz his imprisonment. And he wiil ever! verysick. It is probable the accused will be pray, tc. Wiuuiasx Wexts.” committed for a farther hearing. District of Columbia, Washington couaty Brovaugh had been employed at tke Iron to wet: Personally appeared before me,| Hall attending to the properties while Mr. Daniel Smith, one of the justices «f the Taylor was engaged there. in and for the said county, Williem 4 ee who acknowledged the above as his signature | Paprer-Haxcisc —Mr John Davis has cs- By WALL, @AKRSARD & CU, Au P XCELL! FURNITURE AND KITCHEN ites at Auction—On MONDAY morn ing, the 30th instant, at 10 o’clock, wa shall sell, at the late residence of Mrs J. E. W. Thompson, de erased, si: uated-on the north side of E st., between 12th and 13th streets, a!l her a and Kitchen jwisites, consisting in part cabeomey Hureaus, Warcrobee, Washstands Do _ Bide Taples, walnut Hatrack Redsteads, Beds, Mattresses Sofa, Lounge, Carpets, Oilcloth Cane seat and other Chairs Parlor, Cook and other Stoves Safe, Crockeryware, &c. Also, the stuck of Fancy Goods, Cases, &e., in the store underneath. Also, oue laige Show Case Terms : All «ums of and under $20 cash ; over $20 a credit ef “and 60 cays for notes saidsfact.rily endorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Aucts. ap 3—d ‘wv J. Ceo MeGUIRE, Avcitoneer. ERY SUPERIOR AND HANDSOME PUR- nitare, Rosewood Piano, &c , at Public Aue ton. —On MUNDAY morning, Apri 39h, at 10 veh the residence of Mrs. J. D. Brown, Px - . ; i ore SUOORSS.—The exci terms. WM. STICKNEY [szau.] D. Surra, J.P. | tebiished himself in the papor hanging bus Tari Le ne ; No 4, Kendall Green. Ch. Lee Jones is counsel for the prisoner. nees, in the Star buildings, Pennsylvania Av- f esrienigb adhe Lo N. B.—Rents paid quarterly in advance. The case will be argued early next weok, | C°U® near the corner of Kieventh ¢, south and we shail not fail to advise our readers of | *4¢. He bas just reeeived a beauthtal spring the result. supply of the newest styles of parers, window. re Har ‘Si F u shades, curtains end other articles which are 5 act. asked sompantive y Risha nd Bid- necessary and desirable for house-adorn ment. die, Samuel Kays, David Hazard and John McNenny, have made application throuzh| C!RcviT Covat.—The caso cf Dr. J. F. May their counsel, Charles I. Jones, Esq., to be| *Sainst Selby Scaggs is again before this tri- brought severally before the Cirsuit Court on| buDal. Twice bas it been tried, but in each a writof habeascorpus. The first two were | °%¢ the jary were unable to agee Carlisle tried some months ago by a court martial at| fF May, and Bradiey and Morgan for Scaggs the Norfolk navy yard, and the last two were | Dt. Mty sues Mr. Soaggs for the sum of $100 tried by a eourt martial at New York, by or- for amputating the leg of a man who lived on der of the Secretary of the Navy, and convict- Mr. Scaggs’ farm, and for the payment of ed of the offences charged and sentenced to} Wich the doctor contends Mr. Scaggs is re service at hard labor in the penitentiary of| *Ponsible. this District. Not having, as .aey ssy, beon Scppex Dears —We learn that Mr Wil- convicted of any cffence punishable with im-| liam Bird, residiegin the Seventh Ward, died prisonment at bard labor under the laws of| suddenly yesterday. He had beenout riding, the Unived States or District of Colombia, they | and hadjast put up his horse, when he was pray writs of habeas corpus may issue to bring ; taken il], and exclaimed “Lord have mercy on them before the court; and, if it sba!l bs| my soul!’ and expired—it is supposed with heedanhe, agne and fever, &c. ‘To be had at the principal D-ug Stores throughoct the city of Richmond ana the St ite of Virginta. Orders | romptly attended to by adilre E. BA apr 9, 1855 -tf wall VALUABLE REAL ESTATE POR SALE. The block of buildings known a- the “Union Buildings,” and now oceup ed by the Union news paper establishment. They are si mn FE street between 13:h and 14th streets, on Pennsylv: 159 feet deep. The prc ion and re arrangement, and its positi n such a must rank it among the best br ‘Ss stands on the avenue, and is yearly increasing in value. The time of the present lessee expires on the let Septem- ber next, on which day possession may be had. Also, Ufat large three-story Brick House on 17th street west, (opposite the War Office and three door: south of G stre +t.) Also, that three story House on 17th street west, next door to the Government Building, at the corner of Fand strerts. Shoult ve property not be sold at private sale prior to the h of May, it will be sold on that day at public auction. ‘Terms will be made favorable te the prrchaser. App y to CH. H. WINDER, Corner of Seventeenth and G streets. chi rr ‘ood medallion back Sofas, fin- sch blue and gold satin damask Pair of crin sou plush covered Tete a Tete Sofas, Rocker, and Parlor Chairs to match mond, Va. Church iitil, Ricamond, Feb. 19, 1854. Dear Sir—Being satisfed that my wife, who has sniff Very much for several yeare from neuralgia, has re great benefit from Baker's Premiuw Bitters, and hi Used them with great success in caees of summer cv with my chihires, 1 ta at pleasure in reeomr them to the puolic asa valnable family mei Pom kev. REUBIN FORD. Mr. E. Baker, Proprietor. i suscepiible of divis Handsome rosewood marble top Centre Table French pla‘e gilt frame Pier Giass Slab and Greackers Velvet Parlor and Stair Carpets, Rugs Elegant damask Window Curtains, with richly worked Lace Curtains, Cornice and Pixture Superior rosewood and mahogany Dressing Bureaur und Washstends with marble tops Handsome rorewood and mahogany French and Elizabethian Bedsteads Very superior eucied hair and spring Mattresses Beisters and Pillows, husk do Two fine mahogany Wardrobes Carpets, Curta Shases, Chairs Handsome t Extension Table emtre Fable Tabless Richmond Port Offices, Feb. 16, 1851. This isto certify that I have used Baker's Premiom bit ters in my fainily, which {find to bem very valuable medi- cine in loss 6 d giving tone and strength to the whole aud fever, where I have admiinis- tered them, they have uever failed {> make a perfect cure, Asa family medicine they staud unequalled, F. W. DANFORTH. ly harmless, aud may be taken at all tinies ‘They are perf. by adults o children, Price 5¢ cm ? bottle To be bat of CHARLES STOTT & CO.. Wae ngten, D.C, CANBY & HATCH, and SETH 5S. HANCE, Ba! re,aud by Druggtsts everywhere. 23—eost Marble top Si ard, French dining Chairs, Si = Walnut arved French i i pneene NOAH WALKER & CO., M ie mar 19—2awt Wayl5 Lon Reclining is found that their confinement is illegal and | apoplexy. rae ecder Br ae fies Pee jothing Empo- : Headeone Des contrary to law, they may be dischar sed from! Tax Roserrson who was Tocently sont to | that their display of Spring and Summer ¢ UILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—A VARIET® | fran dilctoth, Ve im mont in the pevitentiary. The ease} jail for resisting officers of the law, recently | said {7 jtspection, compris na nme of Building Lots in the vicinity of the City Hall. | Beautiful ott 5 ¥ be argued next Saturday. mentioned in the Star, is not James Robert- - ¥ L son, the distinguished editor of “The Truth.’ Our ADVERTISERS —We invite the astention | We make this correction by request of Mr. of the public generally, to our adverti Roberteon, who wishes to “relieve”? his columns, where they will find information| f:iends from any apprehension in regard wuch to their advantage. * hira “on that soore.”” Clagett, Newion, May & Co. have just re caived a large and elegant assortment of Sun- Also, in all other parts of the city, on ac ing terms. Enquire at Mrs. ADAM House, opposite to Browns’ Hotel, to be see Sto9am.or3todpm. Also, an aldress through the Post Office will receive attention. mar 5—eo2m DAVID MYERLE. CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR- aving acquired a competency material, trimming and workmanship. To geotlem: study exceilencs with economy in fashionable ai opportauity for larg aL. it attract tock of goods ever ofere! in this city at a very reduced scale of prices. ap it Large Bobby Horse, Chil fren Cooking Chaira e, Kitchen Utensils, &e. owe izure is of superior make and fin- ish, and in excellent or, Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 2 and 4 months, fur notes satisfactorily en dorsed, bearing interest. (7 _PEEMIOMS AP THE FAIRS.—WHITEHURST'S atill in the ascondanca.—The juries of each of tie late faire at Balt! nore, Richmond, aud New York awarded thelr higheet prow to J. H.W. for their superiority of Plo- . copes and Daguerrestypes exhibited. wd JAMES C. McGUIRE, : Foxerat of tie Late Mrs. Generan| “ne sive two Models at the World's Petr, Lo Renin oc sine 23 E : poralinenron tery yy ee ee McNsitu.—The funeral of this estimable lady, % m at Cryatel Palace, New York. t, and retiring into e | apr 3-4 Auctanery. Also, cation in the city is @ rare Opportunity for ene acquainted wiil business. For terms and particuiars apply at this office. mar 29—lin 3 # 1 sister of President Pierce, took place at acon, ectorsiacaatheg aenr atin’ io rs to day. from the residence of her son-in-law, already splendid stock of Jewelry, Watches, | CPt: Becham, U.S A ,on Third street, in this and Silverware. Amelia Pribram and sisier| Si'¥. Her remains have been brought on from are opening their spring, summer. and fancy | N®¥ Hampshire, where she died, so that they Bonnets. Straw Bonnets, éc. But. pehin-pc might be interred with thcss of her late just consult our advertisin columns. *) gailant and distinguished husband, Gen. John 8 s joNeill, which lie in the Congressional burial Axtt Ksow Noraing Nowtxartons —The | 8tourd. Anti Know Nothings of the Second Ward of} Tas New Anwory —Col. Craig, or the Ord- this city met last night to the numborof about | Danee department, and C_1. Hickey, have, we two hundred, in Harmony Hall. on D street, | learn, selected asite for the new armory au- ‘Brat awards of the Maryland Institute for three years past. Whitehuret’s Gallery in this city ison Ps. avenue, betw. 43 and 6th strects. feb 17 $$$ LF a aad TO THE LADIES.—GOOD NEWS FOR THE DK. DUPONCO'S GOLDEN MONTIILY PILLS, the best and mont tnfallible remedy ever discovered for re Iieving aud curing al! paluful, distressing, and difficult men- strnation, aud reinoviug all periodical cLetructious, atd tr- Cs W. POTELER, Anctioneer. DMINISTRATOR’S SALE of Frame Hous-on 4% the Cana, near 7th street Bridge —B+ virtue of an order of the Orphans’ Court, the subscriber will sell, on TUESDAY, the Ist day of May, 1855 at 5 o'clock p. m, on the premises, a one-story frame Houze on Corporation lot on 7th street, mar canal bridge, 25 feet fromt and sbout 33 deep, wits back shed, furmeriy cceupied by Richard Ay.on. Tic terms of sale will be: One half cash, and the ce in three and six months, for noies with ap. d endor-ers, bea:ing interest from day of sale. are rot complied with in three NTLEMEN y, Where there Be —ONE OR TWO G can in board in a quict fam are no smait children, and where taey can have the best family cooking. A pump of very superior wa- rin the yard References exchanged. Address “RS VY,” through the City Post Office. regularities arising from whatever cause, These Pilla are a TRIUMPH IN MEDICAL SCIENCE. They are prepared by a process which concentrates the Ingredicntsfuto a small bulk, thus rendering it unnecessary large doses of nauseous drugs, complete for det females to ts 's Pills are the ap 28—eogi* days afier the s he properzy wi!l be resold et the i . | Ex! NGE !11 the § = risk and exp nee of the purchaser and nominated Dr. Thomas Miller for the| thorized to be constructed by the late Con- | EXPENIENGE ts the treatment of the diaw ‘ome year, yet JOARDING By order of the Administ:ator. SEVERAL THOUSAND BOXES: have already beew soid, and the demand Jor them rapidly In- Board of Aldermen, and Messrs Robert Farn-| gTe#8. : is in the Seventh ward, enclosed PERMANENT OR TRANSIENT ham, William Orme, and Henry A. Willard | Fo half and Seventh streets, and b J) Boarders can be accommodated on reasonable C. W. BOTELER, vhereve . vy | terms, at FITZGERALD'S, Nu. 474 Pa arenue, Auctioneer. for the Board of Common Council. This tick- | street south and the canal. thoroughly tid ta: Waskingtoa, aed Tout th Un ies | next door to the United Stazen Hotel. : CHAS.S. WALLACH, et is an exceedingly strong one. All the gen- charm. ap %7—7i* ap 27—d Attorney. Sold by all Druggiste in Washington, Georgetown and Al- femen named on it are well-known citizens, | AcctDext.—This morning, Just before noon, - rs xaudria, Ve ar l—eosm* O TEC B.—FOR RENT—PARLOKS AND| By GREER & tCOTT, Auctiosecers. thorough!y identified with the future of Wash- | tho scaffolding around the new steam frigate a p. qld ca ee IN \cinmbes: win boot Also, table and tran-] Q@EVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT ington city, intelligent, euterprising, well-| Minnesota, at the navy yard gave way, pre- | 17~4,,0..°! Sto the Patriotic Hauk, and is now sient board, with a bathing room and shower baths Auction. Gn WEDNESDAY, the i8.h insta versed in city affairs, and are capita: mana-| ipiteting some thirty workmen ut twenty. gers of their own business. The campaign | five feet to the ground. Many of them were may now be considered fairly opened, very severely injured, but when our informant left he had heard of no deaths. and every attention to render it most arrecable to her boarders. Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 444 st. ap 23-3 ete een @ pieasanc and heatthy loca on. ‘Two large rooms now vacant Apply at the southeast corner of 9h and H rirecis, 1p 96—eo3i* i GARD, &c —MRS. BATES, on the souih Bf West corner of Pa. avenne and $4 street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with room: or Without board. very effort der those comfort ble who may pa.ronage, FIRST WARD NOTIC HE subscriber beng desirous of closing the bus- iness of the late firm of T. W. Johnson & Co., would earnestly invite all persons indeb ed to the sid tirm to settle their accounts immediately, a3 the business must be ciosed. T W. JOUNSON, we shall sell, at 6 o'clock p.m, 34,237X feet o cround, having a front on C street south 148 iver 5 inche: 9 ht street wast 283 feet 16 incves. wm bove described perty ishandsomely loca ia sistant from the N. Yard but a few minutes’ walk. era for Beticines, Paints, Ofle, and Glase terms. "be paid to physictan’s prescriptions at all houre of the day avd night. The night bell is on the right of the store door. ap 1s—Lia (O74 PHENOMENA IN NEDICINE.—Rronchitia, Cough, Dyrpeosia, Liver Cow plaints, Scrofals, &c.—Yor ail dipeases of the Femn'e Sysiem it stands preeminent. A Glergyman just juforms us it has cured him of Broncilt Of a diasperate character—particn HAMPTONS VEGETABLE TI trict attention will Regsr Acapemy —In owr paragraph re- specting this building on the day before yss-| WiLttaw Tuoursox, Keq., has been reap- terday, we stated that the Council bill, which| Pointed by the President a justice of the passed the lower Board on the 161h aod was | peace for the District of Columbia, the ap Sent up the ssme evening to the Aldermen, | p»intment to take effect from the Ist inst. was not referred to the appropriate committce LS till last Monday. To po nisconacgtion, it] Me. J. W. Horrox.—We have received a should be added that the recommendation of | card from this | peer in reply to the one the Trustees for the purehase of this property | of his sister aud brother in-law in yesterday's was laid before the Aliermen on the 16:h, and| Star. It reached us (vo late for insertion tc- referred the same evening, as it will be seen | 48y. by our report of the proceedings of the Board| Ar raz Warcu-Hovse there were no trial to the School Committee. cases this morning. <—oont See Boxger Uipt.—The splendid Diorama of the Battle cf Buoker Hill will be eauibited| @0RGETOWN COKRESPONDENCE. ferms: One haf each; b e in one and two yeors, the pur ser 19 give netes for the deferred payments, bearing inte from the day of sale. {given and a deed ot trust taken. - U@G- The shove sale ts postponed un ul WEDNESDAY, the 25ch inst comet tour: GREEN & SCOTT, ap 18—eo&ds Auctioneers. GT sbave sale is ferther post- poned THURSDAY, the 31 of May,same our, when it will positively take place GREEN & SCOTT, ap 27-—a Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctt ALUALLE IMPROVED PROPER’ X the Capital, at Auction.—Gu MONDAY, the from tmpure blood, and is the erknowa. Ta's tnvaiu e700 the bumea frame_ eatest female medicine ev- is working wonders meutto-day. mar? AS A SPRING AND SUMMER MEDICINE, Carter's aish Mixture #tands pre omiuent above all cleansing tho aysi-m according to N.ture’s own prescrip- Hon; Sts barmlesa, aud at the same tine extraordinary good effects, and the number of cures testified to by many of the 30th — val cl of Riek id, Va., and el. here, ov ant, Ww i sell, tn front cf the premises, at the Odd Fellows’ Hall on next Tuesday City Council—Markets, &e. one ne pacientes oviaenee thet there $e So Nambuy atest = Dry Go0's Store, No, LEX, First Ward. [at o'clock’ p m., a nearly new brick ani frame evening, end continue for several days. Tho n 98 "rue teal of eslagle bolle will satiaty the moat sceptical] —*P°7—e08t" __} House, three staries ond ecllar; the lower story and Diorama is spoken of by the press in terms of GzorgErown, April 23,1955. | | The icin) ots ICE! IOE! ICE! ee » Pp = the highest commendation. itis not paint-| Both branches of our City Council met last ing, but consists cf a combination of mechan- i ical and artistical skill, which has produced evening atihe uiual hour. Preeent, all the & perfect moving and life-like representation | @*™mbers of cach, except Mr. Edes of the most imyortant incidents of the memor- Several messages were received from the able Battle of Bunker Hill. Mayor. One in relation to the repairing of a - . | the arch near Ray's mill, and covering the Ph pera tpi po sony a accounts of Jehn Popkins and John Cameron The cbject being to raise funds for the erec-| for doing the same. The accounts were re- tion of's Baptist Church in that locality, drew! ferred to committee on claims. One calling #,*Se0 advertisement In another colamn. eee ees EE MARRIED. On the th instant, by Rev. E. P Phelps. Mr. JACOB H. CLAPDURE and Miss ANN V. TAY LOR, both of Alexandria, Va. On the 2h instant, by Rev. 3. B. Southerland, JOHN BR. JOHNSTON, Esq. cf Virginia, to Miss MARCIA ANN, daughter of Jeremiah Ur-ve, Esq., of Georgetown. frame. The above described property fronting on Ist street east 31 feet 10 inches, back 120 feet, between C and D streets north, being part of Lot No. 8, im Square 634, east of the railroad Depot and near the Capizol. Also, ptrt oi vacaut Lot No. 7, in same square, asjoiniag the above, having « front of 30 feet by 100 feet deep. Terms ; One-half cash; the balance in 6 and 12 months. the purchaser to give notes for tae deferred payments bearing interest {i ihe day of the sale. A deed given and a decd ¢f wus: taken GREEN & SCOTT, ETTIBONE?S wagons are now running daily, whieh contain good 1CE as can be produced in Boston or the Potoma: River. Those who com- ce by the 10th of ilibe furnished daring th son without advance prices. Orcers leit at the office, south-west corner of 1th and B streets, will be promptly attended to ap 26—cotic* STEAMBUAT EXCURSION. LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS. Celebration of the Landing of the Pilgrim if St. Mary's Uity ap tt—d Auctioneers, together a larze crowd; co much #0, indeed, | the attention of the Council to the fact that so | _ In Georgetown, on the 25ih inet, MARY EVE- Pe fA Mary one st St Feat eae — Ee that many were unable to gain admittance appropriation bad been made to pay the a LYN, eldcet daughter of Captain Wi. and Evelyn ie Philedembe Bessey of Gerstven bd : RCRDsE eR. Auoitons 2 | wd pace he yorgh eg wea Sarath aries of the Corporation of}:erz for 1855 An- 7 e friends of the family, and the Sabbath school] ‘NE Commi Arrang) mare of the Young 7 bly situated Iinproved Real Es‘a’e on the coreek the best musical talent of our city assisted at | ° es ne — to the Lggrmee - eae the concert and acquitted themselves ia their | “2 %ing res had ais wee vases re = usual creditable style. its earp’ Ds ae realy amount tu abou $30,000, Fs ea thousand of beta been x expended by the Corporaticn, whish was Meruopis? Sexinany.—Ata meeting of the pe to be Tecarned. ye covering the ag- frirecs Of the proposed’ Methodist Sewisary, | goant of John Loothe; and another covering r boys and girls, held last night, a commit- the letter of resignation of n Lyons, Eaq., tee was appointed, to consist of two members| g5 one of the Board of Appeals, which was re- from each Methodist church in the District, to | ferred io Board of Aldermen. obtain subscriptions to the stock They as Mr. Semmes pgesented the memorial of W. | seg to purchase the Kazby Academy building | § Duvall, asking permizsion to take sand from r their purposes, in the event of the City | northern terminus of High street; referred. Councils not buying that property for the uso | gir. Bangs submit'e! p'a* cf Seventh street, of public schools - with estimates for excavating, &c , with Istter “ty oh pperently @ determination to es | to the Mayor on same subject; referred. of the M. E. Church, are requested to attend her faneral to morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at Jo'cluck, from her parents’ residence on Potomac rt. New York Herald ple: ‘athoties? 3 of 7th and D streets —By virtue of bearing dete on the 6: in Liber J. A 5S seriber will feed ia trust, y of June, 1651, recorded lolios 287 &e, the sub sale, on TUESDAY. tke Sth day of Ma at Sb ‘Ock P. Ta., op the premises, part Lot No*8, in Square No, 457, fronting 95 fect on 7th street Wess, aad ranning back 54 fret on D street north; yo an ‘¥, Wit the ouikd ings and improvewwents, Which consist of a well and substan;ialiy wuilt eo atory britk warehouse, cov- ening the Whele of said part of said lor ‘Lhe above property is situated on the comer of 7th and D streets, opposite the Na ional Inv cer ottioe, and ia one of the wost desirable and val- uable business igeation: in Washington, rapidly en- haneing in value, and offers an opportunity for in Vestment seldam to be met with ‘The terms of sale will be: One-fourth of the pur Washington and its viemity, that ered the well-known and popular GE WASHINGTON, for the above mentioned Excursion, vT ice of Tickets for the entire trip is $5 exch They can be procured at the fullowing Drug Stores: Kitweil & Lawrence, corner of 14th street and Vennsy!vania avenue ; Caltan’s, corner of and E streets ; Martin F, King’s, Pennsylvania avenue ; arke?’s, corer of 11th street and Maryian ine B. Eilis’s Variety Stora, Pennsylvania Wm. A. Kennedy Booketore, 7th street ; and from Francis McNerbany, Naval Storekceper, Navy Yar4. Asthe number of tickets is sirous of enjo; ANTED—EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT they can get a lot 24 fvet tront by 130 tect deep, for tie low price of i able §3 a month without interest. Apply atthe Union Laud Office, 71h st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. ap 23-3 JOHN FOX, Sec. ANTED—A PRACTICAL BRICK MAKER to manufacture a quanuty of Bricks at Union fewn, opposite the Navy Yard. Al! materials fur- nished. Apply atthe Union Land Office, 7th street ited. persons de- his interesting Excursion are par @ Seminary without unnecessary | 4 memorial from Hugh Hughes, ip reletion | above Odd Ytlows’ Hall, of at Union:own Geularly requested to make early application as § chase maney in ca-h, and the balance in six, twelve, delay. to 8 causeway, was pa aaking that Mr. Ad-| ap2%3-3: > JOUN FOX, Bec, | above orto any member of the Committee of Ar- eighteen, and twenty-four months, for notes b aring interest from d>y of sale, secured by deed m trust upon the property. If te terms of sale are noj com- plied with in six davs after the sale. tae property will be resold, at the sx and expense of the pur- chaser, upon one week’s aotice. All couvey ancing at the expense of jue purchaser. CHAS. 8. WALLACH Trustee. JAB. C. MoQUIRE, ap %—3iawkds Aucticner. ————_K _———_—_—=Ee—= Mi88 CUNRINGB 4s sCHOOL, Pleasant Grove, Sevrinth street Road, 14 milds from the City of Washington. rypue duties of this School will commence MON- B DAY, the 30h of April. . s the number of pu- pils wil! be limited, those who wish to avail them sel es of its es should make az carly an ap- The course of instruction wrll be thorow; id oma: geen wm raped all the English weaves usual) m ‘hools, together 4 ‘b and Latin. “% “ nts; Gs the sales will be closed on Saturday 2, the 12th May next. Arrangements haye been made with the proprie tor of Piney Point Pavillion whereby eomfurtable accommodations for the night will be secured during the Excursion. The George Washington will leave the Steemboat Wharf, at the foot of Lith street, on MONDAY evo- ning, the 14th May next, a‘ 3 o’clock, and will re- turn about 2 p, m. on ihe following Wednésday. JOEN CARROLL BRENT, WM. A KENNEDY, GEORGE HARVEY, JOHN T. CASSELL, FRANCIS McNBRHANY, Comny.tyee of ents, ap 21—TuThSatd ow epee coneraege Shara et supply of every articie in the Coach- line, including 209 yards ofour A No 1 Russia ck Canvass, 59 inches ide. Senter: r Te ELVANS & THOMPSON, Tgs Mazxers —This mornin; , our princi. | dison be appointed a commissioner of the same pal warket pau quite a Ihely Be r-}in the place of Loni: Carberry, Eaq., whose Bice. Prodice was in abundance, an health will not permit him to attend to it; re. Purchasers were numerous. Prices ranged ferred to Board of Aldermen. sbout as before quoted. We noticed a fe Mr. Semmes, from the committee for poor- boxes of tomatoes, probably of Southern | house, reported a bill appropriating $1,800 for growth, which were selling at 259 per dozen; | the tupport of the same for 1855; which was also few bunches of asparagus, at 100. a paseed jaro t es be was signed. bunch; these articles did not seem tosell very| A resolution passed both Boards in relation rapidly. Inthe fish maiket, prices had not] to the ie of a part of Washington street. materially changed since Thursday, though Mr. Osborn, from the committee of ways and on the shores. yesterday, we are informed, shad means, reported a bill appropriaticg $6 130 to Were selling at $6a$3 per hundred, and herrings] pay salaries of cor; ion officers for year at $4.50085.50 per thousand. 1885 ; ‘passed both Boards, and was si — Mr. Bangs, from committee for stats, re- Wasrzan Hosr Coupaxy.—Wo learn that agen @ bill authorizing the Mayor to lease to several of the fire companies will escort the} W. T. Duvall the northern terminus of Ligh Western Hose Company, on Tueziay, the first | street foreertal urposes; passed Boar of Mey, when the lotta will receive their and was densa af pom \ ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A FERVANT to do general hou-ewo k. aoe ars reqaized. A slaye Gig! preferred. Apply at No. 497 Tweilth strect weat. ap 23 -3i* Wee SINGERS, AN ALTO and Tenor, and they must de able to read music None but those of good character need apply. Ad- dress CHAS. CHRISTIAN, Petersburg, Va. ap 27—3* A® EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER want a Situation—A middle aged lady, accustomed for many years to manage the details qi a lerge boarding house, as housekpepcs, wi a situation. She can give sajisfuctory reference as to her energy, industry and experience, and the fidelit. with which she di-charges auties confided to her. Adcress “L 8,” at this office. ap 13—tf WW Werxcy COMPLETE FILE OF THE : WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since ita publication up to the it date, for which a new bose carriage. Mr. Middiston Birkhead ir. Semmes, from the;committee to whom | liberal mine aul Office. ., between gy ye Pringd- Will act as chiet marshal. Was rolorred the subject of a nem oparter, ig} opS—u Put suite thls of apa Cinnlergany ns Af ag tt Ade Known om appltetion wo we Fens TELEGRAPHIC. ‘DAILY EVENING STAR. = Particulers of the Boston Fire, &o. Boston, April 28.—The total Ices by the fire lest night is not less than $600,000, with an insurance of $200,000 in this city. The Matual Insurance Company is the largest loser. The firemen are still hard at work» and the flames are not yet entirely subdued, Thomes Wigglesworth, one of our oldest merchants, died this morning. He leaves property to the amount of $2,000,000. Iron Foundry Burnt. Parcapstapia, April 28 —Barber’s iron foundery at Bridgeton, New Jersey, was burnt last night. Loss estimated at $57 000. Chrrieston Markets Caanceston, April 26 —Ootton—sales for the week 13,000 bales; at an advance of ic. Rice is active and higher; sales jatc. advance; good to prime 5[a6{c. Freights have slightly declined. — New Orleans Cotton Market. New Orteays, April 27th.—The steamers news depressed the cotton market, and prices are somewhat weaker. Sales of 7,500 bales‘ middling at 92940; some saces for the Nerth - ern market at 9}. Sales for the week 30,000 bales; receipts for the week 37,000; receipts at this port less than forthe same of last year 154000 bales Stock on hand ex- clusive of sbipboard 115 000 bales. are easier ; fair Orleans at 5¢053 Molasses 290 per gallon. Coffee has declined } ; ssles for ite week 5,500 sacks; stook on hand 24,- 000 sack ; prime 10a10j0; sterling 9tal0+. Baltimore Markets. Battrwore, April 283. —Flour is dull, with a downward te: y ; sales last evening at 310 50 for Howard st., and holders are firm this morning at that price, no sales reported. Wheat is dull, with ado#nward tendency, and supplies are light. Cornis very doll, witha downward tendency. There were no trans- actions reported. New York Markets New Yorx, April 23.—Cotton is upward and firm. Flour has aivanced 123; Ohio $10,31210,62!; Southern $10 62210 , Wheat is unchanged, with a limited demand at pre- vious rates. Coan is downward and a triflo lower; Western mixed Lilall2c. Pork is une settled ; ald mess $16,50; new $17 37a17°50, Beef is unchanged, with a moderate demaed at previous rates. Lard is dull, with a de- oling tendency. Whiskey—Sales of Obie at 370, per gallon. New York Stock Market. Nzw York, April 23 —Stocks are drooping. Money is plenty. Sales at the first board of Erie Railroad at 49%; Cleveland ani Toledo Railroad, 76; Cumberland Coal Company, 254; Reading Railroad, 854; Pennsylvania Coat Company, 1052; New York Central Railroad, 933; Missouri 6's, 93. ———— PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, The Steamers GEO. WASH- INGTON or THOS. COLLYER can be chartered for public or select parties to visit the White House Pavilion, Mount Vernon, Fort Washington, or other ; laces on the river. The White House Pavilion is now open for visi- tors Tt is a beautiful place for pleasure wips ; ix has a fiue Ball and Dining room ; also, a new Tea Pin Alley. & Por parneculars app'y to the President of the Compary, or the Captaias ot the Boats. Mr WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments onthe boats, and is prepared to furnish parties on the best terms. ap PLATED WARE. AVING on hand a very large stock of English and American PLATED WARE, which we tave determined to sell very low, we would call the attention of purchasers in want of anything in the above line, to examine our stock. We feel satisfied our assorument and prices cannet Cail, bu: suit. We nam in part, Tea Setts, of a great variety of patierus, Water Pitchers, Ca-tors, Eeg Coddiers, Waiters, Salts, Forks, Spoons, &e. All of which will be seld at such prices as will induce parties wanting geods of this description to a T. GALLIGAN & COQ. 370 Pa. avenue, under Brows” Hotel. FOR RENT—A House, on Marylana avenne, be- tween Sixth and Seventh street. north side, con- taining nine rooms Enquire ¢s absve. ap 3—eo3t ee To the Lediss of Washington and nity. Vv y. MELIA PRISBR 4 SISTER, NO. 277 d Penn-ylvania av- nue, between 10th and Lith streets, return their rezards for the kind patrowage heretofore besiowed upoa their efforw, ana take the l baty of informing their many hiends that they intewd opening their Spriug, Summer «nd fancy BONNETS, which consist of 260 pieces, besid.s @ cieh assortment ef STRAW BONNATS, &c are able to rery tizes who er: in wavt of fash- onahle and of bounet. Call ind examine before curchs ing ehewhere. ap 26—4t IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK- ING UP IO KEEPING. pa removing be city, and wishing to dispo:e of their Fy ture and Housekeeping Utensils, &e, without the trouble of sending trem to public auction, can do so by calling on us at our store, 217 Pennsyly: avenne, corner of Ninth street, a8 we are prepared to buy all such goods as may be offered Housekeepers and oth om 0s, a5 Wo Fill pay such goats. WAL ap 6—-lIn 3 * will do well by calline phest cash prices tor all BARNARD & ©O. cuns)ivania avenne. CANAL PACKET LINE TO POINT ROCKS. ‘THE Canal Packet CONGRESS having beea thoroughly repaired, and put in first rate order, will commence runniogox MONDAY, the 30th instant, for toc Waneportation of Pasoe ner and light fr eiwecen Georgeiawn and Uy above named point, on the most pleasing terms. The Boat will leave te wha tor W. U. Ritter for the Point of Rocks on every MONDAY, WEDNES- DAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at 7 o'clock, and the Point of Rogks for Georgciown on TU: SDAY, TNURSRAY, and SATURDAYS, at the same hour, stoppiag at the different landings along the line for on and landing of passengers and frcight, gomng and returni Passag: at the sau to Great F ; Perey $1.25; Mam $1.50. Meais served regularly on board the Boat at mod. erate rates, JORN CROMBATCA, Tropretor, CHARLES MEREELL, ap 23-1 Captian, NUASO—NOTICS—7 W Of 150 b rrels Mexican Towns, received fom Ba Sewell, is r qr erred to oa: yuore per Sebr. James Dy PHRTER BERRY, No. FT Waiter street, Gecrgetown, D.C. Sees __ RK SALE.—THAEX CAKTS. ONE V4LUABi AORSE for any kinto use, with harness the property of the la‘e Mr J.bn Shea. A so, Pi OUGU TRACES wil’ b+ 8e'd cheap 'f ap. pli-d for soon a: No. $°0 1sth #'1est, Island. ap 26—3* MRS. J. Sima. eee PREMIUM MINERAL WATER. Ww: respectiully cal! the attention of all * who wish to be served with superior MINE - RAL WATERS. ed a Silver Mea Tastitute to oyr extensive manufactory. In addition to the above we elso betile Ale, Por- ter, Cham Cider, Root Beer aud Mead, all of will need bat one tusnd 2 decide in its deing equal, if no. Superior, tO amyling of the kind ia We — States. A fresh supply of the above always on hand. Qrders by mail or given to on dave will be thanktully received and prampily attended to. ‘ARNY & SHINN, Union_Botting » No. 5% Green streci, Georgerown, D. C. 8h 68 ___ EAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF IMPORTED Rk en, aud French Engravings.— ‘rhe avention of a-usts, Coancisseurs, and admirers and lovers of fine Pont: is respectfully cailed to the lagge collection ef fine Encravings, late imporia- tion, now open fur eraminatin and saieat the store Pennsylvaisa avenue, two doors easr of 141d street, for a few days only. The collection iacludes many pleaving subjects from old mast Jandscape~, seripture pieces stu: ies, clawieal, ouber choice effurts, many of which are scarce, done in line, ‘Vewce as that we werereward- mezzotmnt, &c., entirely _ in this cny Piwate sale duriog the day. Public sale at early grsiight. Bee wy C. MCGUIRE, ae