Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1855, Page 3

‘ING STAR. aaa ed Mr Eprror :—An article a in the Local Intelligence. Mh desthe Geel rare cotesioan PF ow to pass unanswered. indeed . ful task to parade 2 Weuws. tus Convicr.—We pablished Saturday the petition of Willian Wells te the Cirouit Court, praying that a writ of habeas je colamns of a public journal, bli, corpus might issue to bring him before the Aetailed description of scenes, the enacting ot court, in order that, should it be found hie which are tome a subject of yet I trust repeat, that Wells was convicted of the murder of young Mundel! boeabpr oon 1, at the December to be hung om the that time kl ‘ upon condition th: imprisoned durin, his nataral life—that is, the sentence of dea is hereby commuted to imprisonment for life in the penitentiary.” This thorning, the Warden of the peniten- 4 neg court, bi with him th earl ells ss i Mr. C. L. Jones opened the case for the pri- Soner. After reciting the main points of the writ (which we published at length on Satur- day) @ said the question was, what power in this government could come between the sen- tence and itsexeeution? By looking tothe Cor- stitution of the United States we thatthe joning poweris invested in the Executive ranch of this Government. The power as thas conveyodto the President is absolute and unfettered. There is no necessity to consult any other branch of the Government. The Constitution, article 2d, sect 2d, says, “ and also have power to grant reprieves and pardon for offences agsinst the United States, except in cases of impeachment.’’ Then, in order to ascertain what is the limitation, and to what extent the President may use this power of | eer he (Mr. Jones) would first resort to the jaws of that nation whose langu: we speak and whose judicial system so nearly resembles ours, but whose Executive and ours widely differ. The King of yp ee is invested by the common law with the pardoning power He may grant to any subject thia bounty, or “* grace,’’ ag it is called, with any condition which he may choose to impose, and which the subject may choose to receive. But the President of the United Sta:es exercises the ores is conferred on him a tution, and not as a prerogative. There is no analogy between them. Mr. Jones then glanced at the constitutions and the legislative and judicial acts of the various States of the Union, to show that in all of them the respective Governors (except- ing in South Carolina) have the power to grant pardon only in terms similar to those made use of in the Constitution of the United States respecting the President. In the course of his argument Mr. Jonesre- ferred to the only decision, as he said, given in the United States, going to show that the absolute power to on carries with it the right to pardon conditionally. It appeared that, in 1844, the Governor of Pennsylvania, David R Porter, pardoned a man named Wesley Flabell, who had been tried and con- vieted of murder, but who—it appearing that the prisoner was deprived of reason—was an- @onscious of the enormity of the act; and he was pardoned on condition that he be at once put on board a vessel, there to remain until ‘the vessel should sail fer Ireland. The power, it was decided in that case, was derived from the charter given to William Penn, and from common law. The President of the United States, however, is not governed by common law, but by the Constitution constitu tional statutes. And in support of this posi- tion he quoted various legal authorities, show- ing thas the Executive must be governed by positive law. There is no law in this District providing for imprisonment in the peniten- tiary for /ife ; but the President has not only oe this punishment, in the case of ells, but has performed the functions of the jadicial branch of the Government by sen- tencing and carrying into effect such an un- suthorized act of legislation. Mr. Jones spoke for more than two hours. Mr Key, for the United States, replied, say- ing that Mr. Jones had not cited more than one authority on which he could rely; and he (Mr. Key) maintained that from the year 1820 until 1852, when the sentence ot Wells was Commuted by the President, the whole series of decisions by the respective Attorney Generals shows that the President possesses such power— according to three decisions of Mr Wirt, one by Mr Grundy, one by Mr. Mason, and two La Mr. Crittenden; bese, Chief Justice rshall had decided the very point which the court was now called on to act. He re- ferred to the rules and articles governing the army and the navy, showing that by the au thority of the law of Congress the President possesses the power, and has exercised it, of pardoning persons sentenced to death, or miti- = the sentence of punishment, in those ranches of the public service. “he Constitu- tion of the United States authorizes the Presi- dent to pardon, except in cases of impeach is with falsehood. @ account of the affair first the goon substantially Tne Srraxaz Poor.—It has been the rule (ander the law) of the commissioners in charg of the alms house of this city, not to admit the poor of other cities to that home for the unfor- No matter how worthy aareey be, or how true the account given of them may be, the lew denies their reception there. On last Saturday, a woman who had walked from Baltimore to this sity, applied at the guard- house for @ permit to enter. The Captain told her to apply to the Commissioners. She gave an account of herself, that she was astranger. She was then told that it was useless to apply, as the Commissioners could not give her a permit. Ovp Faups —Last night officer Allen ar- rested Cass Williams, Rosanna Mullikin, (white,) Frenella Skenker and Delia Hazel, (celered,) for disorderlyconduct. The readers of the Star will remember a poisoning case tried gt the last term of the Criminal Court, Cass Williams was one of the sufferers, and Delia Hazel was one of the suspected parties. The parties are near Se cca and no doubt the old case caused the last night, since we hear that one of the colored women ad mitted, by way of s bodst, that she had poi- soned the others Capt. Birch held all to se- curity to keep the peace. We think for the sakt of peace they had better part company. Crrcuir Court —We mentioned on Satur- day, the pendency of the case of Dr. J. F. May, against Selby Scaggs, the former sucing the latter for one hundred dollars for amputa- ting the leg of a poor man who resided on the premises of Mr. ; and for the payment of eae oyaneyat ir. noted ecutenes Mr. ame responsible by employing him = absence, rendered a verdict ter defend- an! [ Broads we the door, Mrs. Harris insulted my wife without cause to the house of our’ returned and demanded the reason of her con- duct. She repeated the vul, caoaalt p Be ny By eacee ition was com- « shoot”’ me, and not “‘ cowhide,’’ as stated in lawless character, and fearing, as she threat- fy a time to return. My inten- tion, , Was todo so immediatély shortly after overtaken by a begged me not to return, as werethere Notwishingtolaym _. iable to an arrest, I aecepted his advice. ‘As to my being afraid to return, and my wife being ¢ bari ” until the next night, I can only say that the first assertion is unfounded, that the last was prompted by s miserable desire to inain and throagh jealous and hypoeriti- cal motives, that which could have been con- ceived by none other than a heart abandoned to the worst passions Instead of Mr. Harris finding oreted’”’ in a store upon the Avenue, there is not a syllable of in the assertion. When he eame to the said store. I was not there at -ties me “ ge- mine, he pretended to be sorry for what had oceurred, and expressed a wish to see me and to have the matter amicable settled. In the afternoon whim, when he wished me to 's pardon, which I refased to do oxesing when I returned for my wife, I was surrounded by a crowd of bullies, when, in cocking my pistol for self-preservation, it was aceidentally discharged. The above is a correct statement of the facts, which I should have withheld from the public, had not an erroneous statement been made by the other part CARELESSNASS WITH FIREARMS.—On Sun- day afternoon, before the school hour, several of the male pupils of the Wesley Chapel Sab bath School were assembled in the school room. One of them George Dyson exhibited & pistol, and was showing it, when, it being roar,» it went off, wounding the fore finger of the left hand of anotber scholar, named Owen Thorne. The limb was subse- quently amputated by Dr. Eliot. commences by mentioning the fact that Mr Harris, was once the editor of the ‘‘ Broadway Belle.” Those who feel interested enough to ascertain the character of that paper, can Tae Franco RarLroap —We hear that the owners of property on the line of the turnpike between Washinston City and Alexandria, Va., were to-day to have laid an injunction apon the further ution of French’s rail- road on the turnpike’s side. They claim that the turnpike company have no preperty im the land on which the road runs, and that the lo- cation of the proposed railroad upon it vie- lates valuable rights of theirs, vested in them under the terms on which the turnpike was constructed. Fine Works on tae Fourra or Juty —We learn that the President has signified to the heads of the War and Navy Departments his wish for a proper display of fire-works by those stationed at the Arsenal and Navy Yard, in this ayy, on the evening of the Fourth of July next. Heretoforejthis order has been issued too late to admit of due preparation for such a display as the oceasion warrants. character of its editor. And as for the con- yeare ago. W. Hurron. WaAsuinaton, April 28. aged 28 years, wife of James Wimer, of consump tude. Her funeral will take place to-morrow (Tuesday) the friends of the family are invited te attend. * For Sale and Kent. The second house from 13th steet, with a two Tax Fisaenies.—Hundreds of our citizens, story back building and cellar, and others of tne surrounding neighborhood, went to Alexandria Va. yesterday to view the interesting but not classical proceedings at Fishtown. Many buggies wele hired for the trip, while the steamboats were crowded with passenger going to and returning from the scene. ReveasnD.—Last Friday a quarrel took place between Mr. R. J. Hendly and his wife, on account of which Mr H. was taken by of ffcer Allen and carried before Justice Morsell, who committed him to the coanty jail. Yes terday one of Mr. Hendly’s friends gave bonds for his appearance at court, and to keep the peace. _—-— i [communtoarep. ACandD.—Msss Fanny Morant thinks it due to her friends and the public of Washing- ton, as well as _ —— to inform them her neme sppeared in the Tamme of the re cent Grand Gift Concert i Washington with- out her authority, she not having made any engagement whatever to appear upon that oc- casion. April 27th, 1883, Note —We are satisfied that this mistake occurred innocently, the parties whe got up the oceupant. ap 0—6t* 414, fronting 99 feet 4 inch on H street south, by 91 feet 6 inch ow Eighth street west. purchasérs. Terms Swan ack CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Attorney, ap 30—co4w* Oppesite west wing City Hall. grocery or any other kind of a store. are new, having been finished this spring. For fur sts, No. 382. ap 30—lw two doors south of Pa. avenue. It is neat and com fortable. Possession given immediately. the Star Office. al ment, under eral words. the concert sup that their nt had ef OR SALE OR REYT—A FINE TONED PI- Mr. Key referred to various authorities of fected an engagement with Miss as he wag ano, of Knabe & Gaehle’s manufacture, on very instructed to do —Ed. moderate terms. Also, two or three furnished rooms for rent. Ap- ply to G. F. SCHAFER, Yo. 463 Tenth st ,1 door above FE. _ap 27-3" ia OR RENT—THE TWO STORY BRICK United States Attorney Generals and of Judge Marshall, to show that the greater power, to pardon, includes the less, namely, to mitigate the sentence. in the course of his remarks he read the acceptance of the pardon by Wm. Wells, with the conditions prescribed, and signed by that individual ; and his argument, in general terms, was to show that the Presi- dent (Fillmore) bad acted properly in the pre- ord = the power was affirmed by the Ds e ayers Attorney General. to whom he had referred. - The —— still occupied with the argu- ments ont juestion when we went to this phabitsdy, — Dangerous 8port—To drive horses through the streets at any time, especially at night, at such speed that pedestrians are led to believe that the horses are running away. Fast young men who wish to try their nags would do well to try some other training grounds than the avenues and streets, in which there are at ail reasonable hours ladies and children, out on business or promenading, who frequently have cause to oross and recross from one side to the other. Ma. Witiarp Dacuings.—Mr. Epitor:—In your paper of Saturday you published my Dame as one of the nominees for the Board of Common Council at the next municipal eleo- tion. I beg to state to youI have declined, and that the correspondence between the com- mittee and myself will be duly published. Very mearesstalty yours, A Wiuiarp. WATERS, on Water street. ap 5-0 (Intel &Organ) containing 15 rooms in one, and 9 in the other, ia a desirable location fronting on public square, one square froin Lafayette Square, on H, corner of H and Eighteenth streets, with bath rooms, &c., will be rented on reasonable terms to good tenants. ap 13—Im* Tas Feasxiix —We are glad indeed to learn that the veteran and so efficient Frank- Hn Fire Company have added military drill- ing to their original purpose of organisation. It will be recollected that, perhaps a year ago, of “Forrest Hall,”” Georgetown, suitable for of- fices or stores. Applyto — B FORREST, ap %#—1 w corner F and 20th streets. OR RENT—THE STORE HOUSE NOW OC- BI a ‘Ossessi0N ven on Priety of forming themselves also into milita- 15th May next, on which time the present lease ex Burxer Hiri.—This long-telked of dio- rama is to open at Odd Fellows’ Hall to-mor- row night. This exhibition is of a totally dif. ferent nature from anything heretofore seen, and is said to surpass in nical skill and ingenuity all other dioramas in the country. It will no doubt be as successful here as it has been elsewhere. Tur Umtranian Counce. —We are indebted to Taylor & Maury for a copy of ‘‘ The Old and ew,” a sermon recently delivered upon the history of the Unitarian Church, in this city, by Rev. Mencure D. Conway, its pastor. pires. Apply to JAMES DIXON, oo subscriber, “Cottage,” ap 23—1f Fy companies for drilling and target practice, setting forth various argaments to that end. ‘The expense toeach member will not de half that connected with membership of a military company only, as they have without cost a i for their meetings, and adopt aa uni- orms, with very trifling additions, such cloth- ing as nearly all members of fire companies in our cities at all times. In a free country like ours, to be defended almost en- tirely by a volunteer citizen soldiery, it be- hooves all to learn when young the rudiments eof the military drill and the use of firearms — bate hope pe a ends te be able to mounce that this capital example of the Franklin has been followed by other Washing. coal Georgetown and Alexandria fire com- ies. —— Tux Lars Accipent at raz Navy Yarp — We obtained the intelligence of the accident at the navy yard, at too late an hour on Sat- urday, to enable us to inquire into and state the particulars attending it in time for the Star of the afternoon of that day. We are pleased to learn that the result of accident was not so serious as was at @rst supposed. There were twelve or fifteen work- men on the scaffolding inside of the new war Hos. CONNELLY. lors and Chambers, with board. SMITH’S, 233 F street squares from the Railroad Depot; would make THOMA, on the opposite ap 4—Im* of the strect. Tus Largest Hav yet.—A gentleman in- forms us that on Saturday last 5.000 shad and 40,000 herring were taken at one haul by the fisherman at Stony Point landi: This is, probably, the most profitable haul made this season. Gunerav Post Ovrice.—An additioval and large force of laborers was set to work this morning, on the Post Office premises, clearing away the houses and other inoumbrances pre- liminary to the extention of the build. Tas Yacuns.—Their parade, which was to have taken place to-morrow, has been pest. poned until deep, on graded streets, can, until sj month. Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 3—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. avenue. ap ll—eolm north side, adjoining Farnham’s Bookstore. Apply steamer Minnesota when it gave way. Two| bow style of Srgsariy ee maaease a to a UEORGE A.W. RANDALL, of them, Wm. Delaney and Theodore Hurley, | time for distribution amome the oo > be ee were seriously injured ; the former having his bed ~ OUSE FOR RENT—CORNER OF 19h and throat, part of his face, and collar bone cut and bruised. and the latter his legs jambed by the falling timbers ; they, at the time being under the platform. Some of the others were seratched and wounded slightly. The fall of the workmen was about filteen feet. It isa — that the damage was not more exten- We nave been obliged to postpone the pub lication of an account of the solemn anniver- = mass which was celebrated this morning at St. Patrick's Churoh. thecity. For particulars a ply at the Kirkwood House, between the hours and 3 p.m., to Also—A el BUGGY. ply 180— cover A I. — a Tn Mititany.—To morrow the Washington Light Infantry intend encamping for the da: on some spot near the city; and the Presi- dent’s Mounted Guard have been ordered out for escort duty. Carprraste.—Saturday anold U S seaman Mr. M. L. Williams. who had been bat recently paid off, went to Brown's hotel; where he very plainly let all ness. To a careful and punctual tenant the rent know that hejhad plenty of funds. Two per- Tax Eirceeip Convanzien, whichaas to Bridge a iceupaiens Steere! have assembled at the National Hotel to-day, ap 27—eo6t had not assembled when we went to pass. sons had been following him up to that time ; bat an old gentleman told him that there were “sharks about,’’ and he had better leave bis money therefor safety. The old tar immedi - ately gw a bag containing a large amount of money, and his former friends deserted bim forthwith. Last night Jack went to the retarned his thanks for the kindness of Warcn Returns.—At the guard-house, yes- terday, the following cases were tried, being the arrests made during Saturday night: Nicholas Robinson, free colored, out after hours, fine and costs; Nicholas Robinson, free his real friends, but would not take colored, non resident, fine and costs; Wm egleg is wancuiet ubcawee the money, | Stator, free colored, out after hours, fine and | % sewage Aibentuas of tata afta aedostion a —_ i Martha ier, disorderly gathering, Of rent immediate ion must be made to the s ue Neo —¥ costs ; rietts jer, do., work- | w , either by Lette: his house at aerernonie ser Winker large uum-| house thirty days; Susan ‘Addison, do., do ; Kendaif Green after aics fours, pos beucy she keye on their way to the Washington pe pres ire Taylor, ~ ; maybe ane yee the Lapa inspected at any time. -| do, ten stri i vera these residen Il be sold on libe: = pa lg @ pleasant sight to | miased eee Sea Ee, “as terms. “WA STICENEN, a vu it ua io have been apxicusl jo 4, Kendall Green. , _ _ T cannot, in justice to myself, hile jt is to me ore the I will be justified in the course I have adopted, when I oa thet the above mentioned article blished in so far as it ; and wife were on our way to the house of a friend who resides at the next door to the house at which this editor ef the Belle and wife were stopping. As I accompanied my wife nd, and imm: ly ar, unjust, and emeaned tae menced. She told me that her husband would her communication. Believing him to bea ened, an attack with firearms, I went a-vay to provide myself with the means of defence; but 01 Twes rho}. all. Knowing the proprietor to be a friend of Awerd more, andI are done. My sister deduce therefrom a very correct idea of the templated viait to Europe, I can only say that I sincerely regret that it did not take place On the 30th April, Mrs, ELIZABETH J. WIMER; hon, which she bore with christian grace and forti- afternoon, May Ist, at 4 o’clock, from her late resi- dence, Sixth street, near Louisiana avenue. All EEE ET ROPERTY IN FRANKLIN ROW FORBALE. contaming 12 rooms, 10 with Gre places, ineluding kitchen, brick carringc house, and stable with three stalls; fronting on K street 79 feet 11 inches and running back 140 feet to @ paved alley ‘ontaining over eleven thousand square feet of ground. The house can be viewed from 12 to 2o’clock each day, and terms made known by en dine JALUABLE AND ELIGIBLY SITUATED Building Lot at Private Sale.—The eubseriber will sell, at private sale, Lot No. 3in Square No, The Lot will be sold in whole or in parts, to su't Fa RENT OR SALE—THREE MEDIUM- size tfree-story Brick Houses on the corner of 9th and N streets. "The corner one is suitable for a The houses ther particulars enquire at the corner of 12th and L (OR RENT—THE SMALL FRAME two-story House, No. 479 Thirteenth street, west side, Apply at p 2—t Dwelling on Potomac street, one doot south of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown. Apply to R. CRUIKSHANK, on Bridge street, or GEORGE. OR RENT.—T wo handsomely furnished Houses, F,,OR RENT—THREE ROOMS ON FIRST floor - of this city, Montgomery county, OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAER- Also, Tuble and transient board. Inquire at opeh ap eee OR RENT—THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES, containing six rooms, each situated on Pierce street, between L and M streets, being but four residences. Rent easel. F Apply to CHARLES side I OMES FOR ALL.—Beauufully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet ing, be bought atthe exceeding low price of 375, payable 3 per URNISHED ROOMS —MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished Rooms which she wishes to : situated over the Music and Stationery Store, second door from the Kirkwood House, Pa, VOR RENT—THE DWELLING AND STORE on 11th street west, one door from Pa. avenue, 1 streets, one of the most desirable locations in Si. IN GEORGETOWN FOK RENT, situ- ated on Bridge street, No. 120, next door to the Bank of Commerce and at present occupied by The location Is one of the best in Georgetown for the dry goods or book busi- 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 H and Seventh streets and Penn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. GoLPWEATOBES AN. CHAINS at Section. One second-hand gold fob Chain and Seal, cost $50. Terms cash. JA8. =o C. MeGUTRE, { By J.C. McGUIRE, Atetioneer. Oaks SALE OF LONDON and Amer- ican Books.—I shall sell, on WEDNESDAY evening, May Xb, at 7 o’clock, at my Auction store a good let of standard books, among which are some of the best poets, Shakspeare, Byron, Moore, Burns, Pepe, Scott, Milton, Cowper, Mrs. Hemans, Mit- ford, &e., also, Irving’s, Cooper’s, Scott's, Mrs. Opie’s, and other Standard Novels, in library, calf, and antique bindings. Also, London Books, beautifully illustrated, such as Bacon’s Works, Lives of the Chancellors and Lives of the Qaeens of England, History of frelaad, Cook’s Voyages, Nelson’s Letters, Jones’ View of Noblemen’e Seats, Mansions and Castles; People’s ripture Gal gravings; Buckiey’s History of the Council of Trent, Nationa! Galleryof Engrav- ings by the great masters, Art Journal, Lamb's Works, Ainsworth’s Works, Brougham’s Men of Letiers, &c. The Books will be arr: and catalogues ready on Wednesday moining. ‘Terms cash. JAMES C. McGUIRE, apr 30—d Auctioacer. BY J.C. McQUIRE, Auctioneer. ‘ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT PUBLIC Anction—On THURSDAY afternoon, May th, *clock, at the Auction Rooms, I shal! seil the ving desc: ibed Lots, viz: Lots 26 and 27, in Square 588, on $d street west, near E street north Lot 11, in Square 299, on Maryland avenue, near 12th street Lots 16, 17, 18 and 16, in square south of 562, at corner of 2d and H streets Lot 15, in square 584, on Virginia avenue, betw. Ist and 9d streets west © Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, in square 867, on north A st., between 6:h and 7th streets east 10, ir nare 558, on New Jersey avenue, K L streets north Lot 8, in Square 694, corner First st. eist and D street south Lot 1, in Square 29 We yi Lot ei Square 41 est in Lots 3 and 4, in Square | Lots 5 and 15, in Square 1,058 Terms: One-fourth cash ; the balance in 6 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 23—d Auctioneer. By Cs W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. DMINISTRATOR’S SALE of Frame Houson the Canal, near 7th street Bridge —B~ virtue of an order of the hans’ 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 House on Corporation lot on 7th street, near eanal 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 with ap proved endorsers, bearing interest from day of sale. If the terms of sale are not complied with in three days after the salc, 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 277—d Attorney. By K. 3S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer, Georgetown. YRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Estate, Steam ine, Machinery, &c —By vir tue of a deed of trust dated the 11th day of Septem- ber, 1854, and duly recorded, the subscribers, ax trustees, will sell, at auction, on the premises, on MONDAY, the 30th day of April, at 4 o’clock p.m, the following Lots in Georgetown, with the iiprove- ments, viz: Lots 27 and 37 in Peter Beatty & Hawkins’ addi- tion to Georgetown, said lots fronting on Bridge st., and extending back to Prospect strect. ‘Lhe im- rovements consist of a large and subs‘antial frame Building, with a Steam Engine of fifteen horse pow- er, in complete running order, together with a vari- ety of Valuable Machinery. . | This property is admirably adapted for carrying on anv business requiring room and an abundant sup ply of water; being contiguous to the Chesapeake and Qhio Canal, it affords tacilities for receiving sup- | , plies of fuel, &c., at cheap rates. - It is deemed unnecessary to give a further descrip tion, as every one wishing to purchase wil! beshown the property on application to the Auctioneer. Qi The property is at private sale until the day of sale Apply to the Auctioneer or Trustees. case TOsEPH LIBBY, JOHN H. KING,” } Trustees. E. 8. WRIGHT, apr 17—law&ds Auctione>r. By GREEN & SCUTT, Auctioneers ALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY NEAR the Capitol, at Auction.—On MONDAY, the Mth instant, we shall sell, tn front of the premises, at6o’clock p. m., a nearly new brick and frame House, three stories and cellar; the lower story and cellar are of brick, the two upper stories are of frame. The above described property 1s situated fronting on Ist street east 31 feet 16 inches, running back 120 feet, between C and D streets north, bein art of Lot No. 8, in Sqaare 684, east of the railroa pot and near the Capitol. Also, part of vacant Lot No. 7, in same square, adjoining the above, having a 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 the deferred payments bearing interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, ap 4—d Auctioneers. ee Wants. ITUATION WANTED —fty a young German Mai, to work on a farm or any other respectful or useful business. Have no objection to act as porter in a store. Address J. H. Herborn’s Hair Dressing Saloon, opposite Star office. ap 30—3* W ANTED—$2,000 FOR TWELVE months, for which good security, and a bonus will be Addrers “A BC,” at this office, stating where the party may be seen ap 30. tt ANTED—EVERY BODY TO KNOW THAT they can get a lot 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, for the low price of $75—payable $3 a month without interest. Apply at the Union Land Office, 7th st., above Oud Fellows’ Hall. ap 28-—3m JOHN FOX, See. ANTED—A PRACTICAL BRICK MAKER to manufacture a quantity of Bricks at Union- town, opposite the Navy Yard. All materials fur- nished. A ply at the Union Land Office, 7th street above Odd Pel lows’ Hall, or at Uniontown. ap 28—3t JOHN FOX, See. ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A SERVANT to do general housework. Recommendations required. A slave Girl preferred. Apply at No. 487 Twelfth strect west. ap 2—a* ANTED—TWO SINGERS, AN ALTO and Tenor, and they must be able to read music. None but those of character need apply. Ad- dress CHAS. CHRISTIAN, Petersburg, Va. ap 27—31' N EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER wants a Situation.—A middle aged lady, accustomed for many years to manage the details of a large boarding house, as housekeeper, wants a situation. She can give satisfactory reference as to her energy, industry and experience, and the fidelity with which she discharges duties confided to her. Address “‘L 8,” at this office. ap 13—f ANTED—A COMPLETE FILE OF THE WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its publication aes bel abinages date, for which a liberal price will be paid if szntto this office. ap 3—tf OARDING.—PERMANENT OR TRANSIENT ‘ders can be accommodated on reasonable terms, at FITZGERALD’S, No. 474 Pa avenue, next door to the United States Hotel. ap 27—7* }O TEC B.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and shower baths and rey attention to render it most agreeable to her 5 Mrs. P.G MURRAY, er Pennsylvania avenue and 41 st. ap23—3m AKRD, &c.—MRS. BATES, on the south- west corner of Pa. avenue and %h sireet is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to ren- der those comforts ble who may favor her with their paironage. ap 6—f \USTOMERS TO WHOM WE HAVE rendered bills for account to April Ist, are in- formed that our place of business is still at 326 Pa. avenue, adjvin'ng Galt’s Jewelry Store, where we shall be happy to receive cash or notes at short dates for theamount due. ELVANS & THOMPSON, Dealers in Hardware and Coach Trimmings, Pa. avenue between 9th and 10th sis. ap 24—eolw (Int&Org in) OW BEING RECEIVED A HEAVY supply of every article in the Coach-finding line, including 200 yards ofour A No 1 Russia Duck Canvass, 50 inches wide. C-il early. ELVANS & THOMPSON, 326 Pa, av., between Sh and 10th sts, ap 4#—lw (Intel& Organ) Auction Sales. } By a. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. XCELLENT FURNITURW and Honeehold Ef E fects at Auctioi.—Oa TUESDAY a ay Ist, at chao rp sottuace at ve. E praca nell al! his furniture and household eficcts, eee sewood Piano Porte, by Knabe & Gable Baltimore Ra “ee Ottomans Eleganc French plate Pier Glass, with Siab and Bracket Marble-top carved rosewood Centre Table Whatnot, Rout Tables, bamboo Chairs Brussels Matting, Droggets Han.some Window S! Clock 7 Girandoles, Bohemian Glass and Egyptian Vares Mahogany ‘Extension Fable, Dining Chairs Leather covered Lounge Wal Sidebon i ier’s Tra) falnut leboard, Butier' y Handsome walnut high post Dedsterd, richly carved a, Cabinet and Washrtands to mate! Toilet Sets, Psyche Glass Work Table, Easy Chairs Blue Enamelied Cottage Suite Superior curled hair Mattresses Scisters and Pillows Walnut Crib and Mattress, Trundle Bedstead China Tea Set, granite Dinner Ware Silver- plated Castors, Table Cudery Excellent Cook Stove and Fixtures Together with a general assoriment of Housekee ing articles. ° Terms f sale: $30 and under cash ; over that sum acredit of sixty aed ninety days, for approved en- dorsed notes bearing interest JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap2s— Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRKE, Auctioneer MPROVED PROPERTY AT THE NAVY Yard at Public Anction.—On TUESDAY after noon, May &th, at 53g o’clock, on the premises, [ shall sell Lot No. 23, in Square No. £82, situated at the corer of south E and Seventh streets east, fronting 49 feet on south L street, by 71 feet on 7th street, with the improvements, consisting of three brick and one frame dwelling house Terme: One-fourth cash; the residue in6,J2an/ and 18 months, for notes secured by a deed of trust on the premises, bearing iutcrest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ap 2l—eokds By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers, ALUAB! E BUILDING LOTS AT AUCTION On WEDNESDAY, the Qéday of May, we shall sell. in front of the premises, at 5 o’clock p.m Lot No. 1, in square No 4. having a front on 26: street west of sizty feet, and fifty feet on north K st. The above is a handsome corner jot, containing three thousand square feet, fronting on the street leading to the lower bridge, between Georgetow and Washington. And immediately after the sale of the above we shali seil, Lots 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, wert, having an average depth of about ene hundn d x feet. ms tor the fi st named property will be one fourth cash ; the balance in six, tweive and eight een months. For the second-named property, one balance in one and two years, the pu’ cases of credit, fo sve motes bearing the day of sale. Title indisputable. A deed given and a dece of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. fourth cash ; has in ali frou ap 6—4 By K. 8S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer, GEORGETOWN. ERY DESIRABLE PRIVATE RESIDENCE at Auction.—By virtue of the authority vested in me by the will and testament of Emily Cor coran, dec I will sell, at public auction, on WEDNESD. the 2d May next, at 5 e’clock pu. to the highest bidder, on the premises, the very sirable lot, and dwelling house thereon, late the res idence of the deceased, situated on West st., be- tween Congress and Washington streste, George town, one of the most desirable parts of the town for a private teridence. The house cuntains two parl rs. two kitchen, and other rooms, in all 14, besides a fine cellar; ant is suitable fora large family. Thete is a good civ tern in the yard, and other covemences, inc!uding a stable, ceparated from the house lot by an alley opening on Washington street ; and the title to the vhole is believed to be unquestionable. e terms of sale are on> third cash, and the bal- e and two years, with interest: the de- ferred payments to be sccured by a deed of trust cn the property. Tf the terms are not complied with within fiv days tro . the day of sale, the stbscriber reserves the right to re-sell the property, on one week's pul lic notice, at the risk and cost of the detinqment pur chaser. All conveyancing at cost of purchas:r. H. ©. MAPTHEWS, Executor 0” Emily Corcoran, deceased. EDWARD 8. WRIGHT, ap 19—eots Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Aucttone YRUSTEE’S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD ANI T Kitchen Furniture at Auction.—On WEDNES DAY, the 24 day of May, I shall sell, at the resi dence of Henry Baldwin, Eeq., at the corner of 12th and H streets, at 19 o’¢lock a. m , by virtue of a dee + of trust from aid Baldwin te the subscriber, bearing date the 27th day of February, 3055, and duly record- ed in one of the land records tor Washington county in the Di-trict of Columbia, a! the goods and chat- tels specified in said deed, viz: . Sofa, paslor, artn, teading and other Chairs Mahogany Centre, Card and other Tables Three fine painted Cottage Chamber Sets Feather Beds, Bedding Hair and shuck Mat resses China, Gics* md Crockeryware, Table Cutlery Parlor, stair and Chamber Carpets, Vilcloth Lounge, Toilet Sete Wash and other Stands Lot Books, Shovel and Tongs Cooking, Radiator and other Stoves With a good lot of Kitchen Requisites. Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash; over $25 a credit of 60 and ninety days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. . W. BENNETT, Trustee. GREEN & SCOTT, apr 21—eo&ds Alictioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers OUSEHOLD AND E!ITOHEN FURNITURE at Auction —On THUKSDAY, the 3d day of May, we shall sell, at the residence of a gentle man declining housekeeping, at the corner ot 6th st. and Massachusetts avenue, (the flap will designate the house) at If o’clock a. m., an excellent assort ment of Furniture, viz: Mahogany Sofas, Rocking and other Chairs Do Bookcase and Secretary, Sideboard Do and walnut Dressing and other Bureaus Do and wainut French and other Bedsteads Do — diniiiz, e»rn and breakfast Tables Walnut and other Wafdrodes and Washstands Walnut Whatnot Gilt frame Mirror, 24 by 36 inches China, Glass, and Crockeryware and Cutlery ply, ingrain and other Carpets Bair and shuck Mattresses and Bedding Refrigerator, cooking and other Stoves And a good lot ef Kitchen Requisites With many articles which we deem unnecessary to enumerate. Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash ; over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfacto- rily endorsed, bearing interest. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 27—d Auctioneers. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer YRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE AND elizi T bly-situated House and Lot on 6th street west, between E and F streets north.—By virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date on the 10th day of February, 1853, aad reco ded in Liber J. A. 8., No. 51, folios 364, &c , the subscriber will sell at public sale, on MONDAY, the 28th day of May, 185%, at 534 o’clk p.m ,on the premises, Lot No 4, in Square No 488, frouting 24 feet 9X inches on 6th street west, between E and F streets north, by 93 feet 4 inches deop, with the buildings and improvements, consist- ing of a four story brick dwelling-house, with a back building, built of the best material and in the best manner, and very commodious, with all the modern improvements, and in all respects one of the most desirable houses in Washington, and but recent'y built, and well known as the property of Peter Rev ner. The property is situated in one of the health- iest and most desirable parts of the city, and offers to persons seeking a sesidence or invesunent an oppor- tunity seldom occurring. ‘The terms of sale will be : One-half cash, and the balance in 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, for notes bear- ing interest from day of sale, secured by a deed in trust udon the property. If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale, the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All conveyancing st the «xpense of the purchaser. CH48. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. ©. McGUIRE, ap 6—3tawk&ds Auctioneer. ———— By GREER & £COTT, Auctioncers. SEVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT Auction. (mn WEDNESDAY, the !6+h instant, we sball sell, ai 6 o’clock p. m., 34,237 feet ot ground, having a front on C street south 148 feet 5 inches, and 9h street rast 283 feet 16 inckes. The above described property is handsomely loca ue distant from the Navy Yard but a few mmates’ ik. Terms: 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 s 18 postponed un- til WEDNESDAY, the 25th inst., same hour. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 18—eokds Auctioneers. ‘Ths above sale ls fa poned woul THURSDAY, the 3d of M when it will positively take place pl GREEN & SCOTT. “ap a ‘Auctioneers. ket is firm, of 3,000 ba Railroad, 754; Cumberland Coxl Company, 28; New York Central Railroad, 934; L 834; Missouri 6's, 92%; Vi-ginia 6's, thanks was tendered to the Ge: tendent, Wm. H, — for bis ab’ cious bearing as presidin; conference ; also to Eider Joka P. Thom assistant chairman pro tem.; also to Jones, recording secretary, D. Stevens, assist- ant secretary, and J. J. Clinton, reporter. that when the Conference to meet in Spring street Md, on the second Saturday in April, 1856, at 4 o’clock, p. m. TELEGRAPHIC. DAILY BVENING STAR. ——EE Eee Serious Railroad Accident and Loss of Life. Syracuse, N Y. April 30.—-The 6 o'clock accommodation train trom Rochester last night when nagr this place ren over a horse and threw the hind car down the embankment, about twenty feet, smashing the car containing eight passengers, and ins‘antly killing Mr. M. 0, Walder, a lawyer of Cancadsigus. The following persons were all badly injured. 8. H. Ingersoll and Clinton Brainer, of New York, Wm pHall and Z Fusman of Skanesteles, Oberles Isuring and Joseph Lieb of Syracuse. Mr. Becker of Rochester, and the brakeman. Arrival of the Philadelphia. Naw York, April 30.—The steamer Phile- delphia, from Havana on the 234, arrived this morning. Her news has been anticipated by the Ieabel at Charleston. The “Outside” Xuropean Mail. Bostox, April 30 —The fetters which were seized on the Africa were, op Saturday, for- warded by our Postmaster to theix respective destinations. Bautiwonz, April 30 —Flour is dull ; sales of City Mills at $10 25 per barrel. Wheat is dull, with a decline of five cents. Corn is dull; white 98$1.0 yellow, $1.03. New York Markets. 7" * New York, April 30.—Cotton is unchanged, with a limited business. Flour is easier, but not quotably lower; good Ohio $10 25a10 50 ; Sout trifle lower—Westera mix Pork is unsettled ; Beef is unchanged. 370, per gallon. ern is low-r—$10.50a10.75. Corn is $1.10a$1. new mess, $17 25a17,50, Whisky is easier—Ohie Few OrleansjMarkets. New Orugaes, April 23 —The cotton mar- ao upward tend Sales The receipts at all S.uthern rts are less than for the same time lest year 'y 235,000 bales. Molasses 30c. New York Stook Market New Yor, April 30 —Stocks are variable. Money is fteady. Seles at the first board of Erie Railroad at 50; Cleveland and Telede Reading Railroad. 86; Canton Company, 4 diene 5's, 962. Baltimore Annual Conference of the A ME. Zion Chureh in America. Togspayr, April 24. Conference met according to adjournment, Superintendent Wm. H. ok presiding. Re- ligious services by B. Macka. Subsequent to the calling the roll and read- ing the rules, the minutes of the previous day's meeting were read and adopted On motion of J. Trusty, the Conference agreed to solicit the Philadelphia Annual Conference to publish their minutes of 1855, with the minutes of the Baltimore Annual Conference On motion of J J. Clinton, the Baltimore Aanual Conference is required to pay an equal proportion of money for printing the minutes of the two Conferences. provided the Phila- delphia Conference agree. On motion of J.J Clinton, document No. 4, relative to the District of Columbia being annexed te the Baltimore Annual Conference district, wae referred to the General Confer. ence of 1856 In answer to the ser teenth question, the Superintendent read the appointments of the ministers On motion of J. D. Brooks, a vote of thanks as tendered to the sexton, officers, and mem- rs of Wesley Zion church, Island, and to friends generally for their obliging and hos- pitable tr-atment to the members and dele- gates to the Conference. On motion of H A. Thompson a vote of ral Superin- nd judi- daring this on, T. g offi. On motion, a vote of thanks was also tend- ered by the delegates to the members of the Baltimore Annual Conference for their cour- teous and christian treatment during this con- ference. On motion of J. D. Brooks, a vote of thanks was tendered to the officers of Wesley Zion church, Island, for their strenuous exertions to procure money for the support of the Con- ferencé, On motion of J D. Brooks, it was that a vote of thanks be tendered to the offi- cers and members of the above named charchk, and to the contributors liberal donation of $135 the Conference. nerally for their for the benefit of On motion of S. T. Jones, it was resolved journs it adjourn apel, Baltimore, On motion of S. T. Jones, it was resolved that the very kind and satisfactory reply of his honor, the Mayor of Washingto C_., to a note tendered him by the Conference, be concurred in ; a regard his acceptance of an interview with the Superintendent and members of the Con- ference, as an evidence of his high regard for n city, D. and that this Conference moral worth and religious progress ; After which the Conference adjourned, wisi. mus. BW JEWELRY WATCHES, SILVERWARE, &c. M. W. GALT & BRO are receiving daily = x additions to their stock of new and e' t JEW- ELRY, WATCHES, SILVERWARE, &c. Purchasers have the advantage of a selelecuion from a complete ———e of the latest styles, of the best quality, and at the lowevt rates. qaainy, ane. W. GALT & BRO, 324 Penn avenue, beyveen Mth and 10th sta. apr 27—61 PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. The Steamers GEO. WASH- INGTON or THOS. COLLYER can be chartered for public or select to visit the White House Pavilion, Mount Vernon, Part Washington, or other places on the river. The White House Pavilion is now open for visi- tors It is a beautiful place for plessure trips; it has a fine Ball and Dining room ; also, a new Tea Pin Alley. For neulars apply to the President of the Omtaer cme = ns of the Boats. Mr. WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments onthe boats, and is prepared to furnish parties on the beet terms. — - ap %—2n “HORSE FOR SALE—A young, large, and finely formed COLT, which is broken to both bie and single harness, and to the -addle, is now offered for sale.— Such a horse is rarely found in the market, and the owner wishes to sell him only because of the high price of livery, and his having use but for the one. His match can be had also if desired, but the owner would prefer keeping one of the pair Also, a set of silver plated double harness, new, having been used only some dozed times. Enquire at COWLING’S Stable, G st., bet. 13th and 14th. ap 27—eotf MISS CUNNINGHAM’S SCHOOL, Pleasant sae ap ee street Road, 134 miles from City of Washington. NHE dut'es of dhe Bhool will commence MON- DAY, the 30th of April. _. # the number of pu- pils will be limited, those who wish te os them selves of its advantages, should make as ly an ap- bie. Pith cores o oercton rl iene ont com; lete,and will embrace all the “ usually taught in the best schools, together wi Music, French and Latin. the Princi ‘Terms made known on application wo the Princi- pal. ap -Se EEE C\COPFERN ON THE WEAPONS OF WAR, London, 1855 Aae Rifle Musket, by Capt. Jervis, Royal Artiliery pn, 1254 Seecker on the Bifiemanaad the Rifle, London, 1854 Naval Gunnery, by Sir Howard Douglas, 4th ed ton, 1855 Naval and Mititary Technical Dictionary, French r “ol. , 3d , 184. a — by Lieut Col. Burn. in