Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1855, Page 3

= Local Intelligence. — — oe Board of Aldermen met last night at the usual bour, Mr. Presi- dent Hill isthe chair. so A conomunication was received from the Mayor recommending that the chamber of oue or the other board be offered to the Court of Claima wherein to hold its sessions ; laid on <7 os ‘80, a communication from the same officer, eovering the Fire Department Inspector's re- port for the month of April, 1855, saying that the Messrs. Ellis had repaired the Union's en- ce and the Northern Libertios’ suction since last report, and that the Franklin's “* goose neck” had been biown at the fix the 22d, and is now being repaired by the same firm; that the Union’s suction wants repair, having been in service for eighteen years; he advises that it be rebuilt. ith these exceptions the rest of the machinery of the department is in good order. Mr. Pepper presented the petition of Levi Pumphrey for |e to erect a new stable on the old site on street, between Sixth and Four-and-a-haif streets; referred to the police committee. Mr. Marks preeented the petition of George M. Miller for relief from a dog fine; referred to the claims committee. Also, the memorial of the rector and vestry of Christ church and others for a change of the alley in square No. 877; referred to the improvements committee Mr. Borrows reported from the improve- ments committee a bill appropriating an ag- gregate of $2,759 25 for cleaning streets; passed after debate between Messrs. Dorrows and Dove. Mr Clarke offered a joint resolution provid- ing for a joint meeting of the Boards on Mon- day afterneon next, at five p. m., for the elec- tion of a codifying commissioner to fill the vacancy ocoasioned by the declension of John M. McCalla. Mr Borrows urged that the dominant parity sbould fill this vacancy by the election of some one belonging to the opposite party; resolution - Mr. Pepper presented the petition of L. Malone for the remission of a fine; referred bef oat sealant = Ae r. Magruder presented the petition o! L. Hopkins & Co for the improvement of P street north; referred to the improvements Mr Pe ported from the i ir Pepper re; from the improve- ments committee a bill to curb and pave in front of squares 572 and 573; passed. Mr. Marks reported, from the claim com- mittee, a bill for the relief of Samuel Arm- stead, to repay him $38 96, which he conterds he had been made improporly to pay for a second time filling up a lot,to grade; read twice. This bill was debated by Mr. Marks and Mr. Clarke for it, and Messrs. Reed and Magruder agsinst it, whea the said bill was not read the third time—yeas 4, nsys6. So it was lost. The President Isid befero the board a com- munication from Thomas Lawson, offering a house and lot on Pennsylvania avenue be- tween 17th and 15th streets, to be purchased or leased by the corporation for school pur- poses; referred to the public school com- mittee. Mr. Clarke reported back the lower board's bill for the purchase ef Rugby Academy building and ist for school purposes, with 3 recommendation that i: do not pass. The question being on its third reading, it was lost—yeas 2. nays 8—as follows: Yeae—Meesrs. Reed and Pearson. Nays—Messrs Magruder, Dove, Borrows. Pepper, Fitzpatrick. Claske, Marks, and Hill. Mr. Fitspatriok reported from the police committee « bill granting permission to L Pumphery to erect a new livery stable om site of his present one on C street; passed. Mr. Magrader reported from the Snance | committee a bill for the relief of the heirs of James Moore; passed. Mr Clarke reportedfrom a select commit- tee a bill authorising a change of the grades of 9th, 10th and 11th strects east; paesed Mr. Pepper offered a resolution caliing on the surveyor for an estimate of the cost of gra- ding and gravelling [st street east, from K to M street north; parsed. Mr. Pepper reported back from the improve- ments committee the petition ef the rector and vestry of Christ church sad others; referred to a select committee of the aldermen of the ward Mr. Bayly offered petitions of J. P. Keller and B F. Stewart; referred. Mr. Bayly also reported back from the claims committee the petition of the reprecen- tatives of Richard Holmes; |aid on she tablo On motion cf Mr. Marks, Samuel Armstead Teceived permission to withdraw his petition aod papers The Chair Isid before the Board, from the lower Board—s bill authorising the grad- ing of an alley in = 728; referred to the improvementscommittes. Also, s bill making an appropriation to whitewash and improve Northern n et house; referred to the Folice committee Also, a bill, making an Sppropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriations for grading and gravelling 4th street from G to L streets, aad Le anaat from 3d to 7th streets east; referred to the improve- ments committee Also, the Council’s amend- ment to the bill to grade and gravel a portion of 10th street, weat, in the Seventh Ward; passed. Also, an act to authorize the carb stoves to be set and the footways to be p. in front of equares No. 902 and 903; amend- ment concurred in. Mr. Reed presented a communication from the Fire Department inspector, setting forth that Mr. John Agnew of Philadelphia has a bill for $231 50 against the Northern Liber- ties Fire Company, for painting and repairing their engine. preparatory to their trip to the North in 1853, and that Mr. A. asked the Cor- Poration to pay the bill; laid on the table. Mr. Bayly reported from the claims Com- mittee, a bill for the relief of Isaac Ten Eyck; On motion of Mz. Fitspatriek, the police committee was discharged from further consi- deration of the petition of Peyton C. Bearde- ley; petition laid on the table. The Board then adjourned. Common Couneil—The Board met at the ‘Usual hour. Petitions were presented by— Mr. Barr, one from John Joy; referred. Also, one from A. F. Cunningham and others for a pavement; laid aside Mr. J W. Davis, from J. F. Wollard, asking to be paid the reward for the arrest of certain ies; referred. Mr Ball, from Thomas J. M. der and ot*ers, in reference to disorderly conduct about eburches; referred. Mr Clements, from W. W Seaton, in refer- ence to certain improvements in the Fourth Ward; referred. Mr Kilmon, from Mary Ann Phillipin, for the remission of a fine; referred. @Mr Donn, from FS Myers, asking remu Beration as Magistrate of (he Second istrict ; referred Mr. Plant, from Isaae Estelle and others, asking for the grading and graveliing of 12:h — L and Massachusetts avenue ; The follewi - an ing reports were made from Com By Mr. Barr, from the committee of ways ae means, an act for the relief of S, H. att; referred. By Mr J Ww. Davis, from the committee on sprerements, &D act authorising the ourb- = to be set and the pavement laid in nt of squares 902 and 903; passed. Also, from same committee, an act to grade and pave an alley in equare 398 ; passed » from same committee, an act to grade 4th street weer, from New York avenue to 0 Greet; passed Also, from same committee, for the grading of M street from 6th to 10th streets; passed Also. from same committee, for 3 M Street from 6th street to New York avenue; By Mr. Dancanson, from the committ — the _ for the relief of Amelia Balti: rom ° ean “ Gne, aud asked to be discharged; Also, from the same committee, asked to be @ischarged from the consideration of the - tion of Samuel Sylvester, fined for ling 'quor in soda water on the Sabbath day ; they were discharged. | Alco, from the same committee, an act for the rellef of Jasob F. laid over. King, remitting a fine; d from same committee, the petition of F. Gibson for the remission of a page and ssked to be discharged ; 5 Also, from the same committee, the petition of Wm Rupp for the remission of a fine; laid over. By Mr. Newman, from the same committee, the petition of Henry Seitz, and asked to be discharged; granted. By Mr. Raff, from the committee on the pub- lie schools, an act to establish an additional echool in the third district; passed. By Mr. Kelly, from the committee on fire department, the joint resolution of the Board of Aldermen to appoint a committee to select a site for an engine house for the use of the Franklin Fire Company, was amenied by adding that said committee report to the Councils for further action; passed. By Mr. Clements, from a select committee, n act authorizing the purchase of square 843 Comaens 6,448 square feet, and bounded by atrect on the north, New York avenue and K sireet south, and between 5th and 6th streate) for the erection of an engine houre for the Northern Liberties Fire Company, and for school purpeses. The bill appropriates $3375 for that purpose. It was rejected by yeas 8, nays 9. The following bills were received from the Board of Aldermen : The resolution in relation to the joint meet- ing of the two Boards on Monday, the 7th in- stant, at 5 o’clook, for the purpose of electing Commissioners of Elections and one member of the Board of Codifiers, in place of General McCalls, resigned ; passed. An act appropriating $2 650 from the differ- ent ward funds forcleaning the city ; referred An aot for setting ‘he curbstone and laying the pavement in front cf squares 572 and 573; ‘An act for the same purpose on the north front of squares 316, 342 and 371; passed. Mr Busey moved that the bill for the relief of Daniel MoGinney, for injeries sustained by the falling of the iron bridge over Rook creek, be concurred in; passed. After the transaction of some further busi- ness the Board adjourned. May Day—Mitirary Paraps.—The Wash- ington Light Infantry (that old, sterling, ard Popular company) this morning, in ascord- ance with previous arrangements, assembled at their armory, and thence proceeded to the Monument grounds, where they pitched their tents for the day. They were well supplied with military equipage—tents, stools, &c., in- cluding cooking apparatus; in fact, every- thing to serve their purposes, and render their temporary encampment comfortable. vaptain John Y. Davis, the recently-elected commander of the infantry; made hia first ap- pearance in that capacity, and looked well as an officer. id The President's Mounted Guard have been ordered to meet at their armory at half-past 2 o’clock this afternoon, for the purpose of es- corticg the Infantry home, taking up the line of march at 3 o’clvex. The National Guard, Capt. Tate, numbering forty muskets and accompanied by Prosperi’s band, marched through our streets and then proceeded to Roach’s Spring for parade ani target practice. They made a beautiful ap- pearance. From the target, carried in the rear, hung a silver cup and medal, prizes in- tended forthe best sfots. These are bright incentives to ambitious marksmen It is unnecessary to say that crowds of men and boys followed these companies of volun- teer militia. Grasp Frrewen’s Paraps.—The Western Hose Company. composed of members residing in the First Ward, expecting to receive their apparatus to-day, from Philadelphia, the other fire organizations joined in the escort; thus, at the outset. evincing a fraternal spirit to- ¢ | Ward those who, like themselves. have entered into the ranks of that indefatigable portion of our community; who,.when the alarm of fire is sounded, without consulting their individu- al comfort and pecuniary loss, rush forth to save the property of their neighbors from the consuming flame. Noble. daring, useful men! worthy of acity’s fervent gratitude The following companies were in the pro- cession: Ihe Vigilant, of Georgetown. the chief, Rodier, in command; the Columbia, Thomas Dwyer, marshal ; the Union. Wm. B. Mickurn ; the Franklin, Alexander Tate ; the Perseverance, Wallis Grant; Northern Liber- ties, J. H. Goddard, jr ; all forming the es- cort to the Western {lose Company. Mr M Birkhead acted as chief marshal on this ocoa- sion. The firemen were in full dress, of verions colors; red, 28 usual being the more prominent The engines wore beautifully adorned with flags and wreaths, and festoons of flowers, and the metal which enters into their construction shone like :burniehed gold in the sunlight. The national banner flutiered in the breezo. the procesion moved to the music of a part of the Marine Band, under the lead of Professor Seala,and that of the Washington National Band, Professor Marsoleiti. The route iaid down in the programme was a fatiguingly long one, and had not been more than half travelled upto noon. Tus May Festivat To-Nica? —We soarce- ly need call the attention of our District rea- ders to the grand May festival to take place to-night—that of Professor Cocheu, at Caru- si’s saloon, which has been celebrated for simi lar delightfol entertainments given there, at least since our boy days. The May festivals are realiy gay fairs; d. og fairs, at which thousands of the children of the city are an- nually displayed. They are taken and go there, of all ages, from the infant in the arms to adolesence, and thousands of parents and other grown friends attend, all, as are the children, desked in gay attire. May flowers bless all present with their fragrant and life- on influence, adding, in the profusion with which they are provided b managers and guests, a balo of freshness and joyousness to the soene, which is indescribable on paper. They are children’s balls and until midnight the floors aret mainly appropriated to them; the happy little things capering around as few others than unsophisticated children can. Af- ‘orwards their seniors take their places and keep up the merry dance and graceful waltz ustil the | hours of the morning. Reader, if youh. rseen a May festi- val in Washington to attend the festi- val to-night. The President, his Cabinet, all foreign Ministers in Washington, and al! Americen public functionaries, military and naval officers included, who are in this city, are usually present there, adding greatiy to the animativn and beauty of the scene. The festival of to-night promises to be even supe- rior in its attractions to any of its predeces- Gore. Sourszex Raieoap Convention —This body met in this city yesterday afternoon, when R. R. Cuyler, the President of the Georgia Central Railroad was chosen chair- man, and J. L. Fleming, Superintendent of the Wilmington and Manchester road, Secre- tary. Sixteen roads were represented. A committee was appointed to prepare a ached- ule between Washington and New Orleans, and snother was aprointed to request the Postmaster General to suspend the Sunday tails without abating the annual compensa- tion. The convention then adjourned to the 22d of May, when the committees will report The following are the names of the dele- ates in attendance : R. R. Cuyler,J. P. King, ohn Caldwell, J. Eli Grigg, L. J. Fleming, Dr. Wm Collins, M. N. Falis, Thomas Sharp, Thomas Dodermead, Tf. C. Perrin, J. L Fre- mont, A Talcott,C E. Fontain, E. H Gill, J.R McDaniel, J. 8. Barbour, David Griffia, L. 0. Branch and Captain Vandergrift. Kxow-Norsixe Nominations —We hear that in a city convention, held on Saturday night last, J. M. MeCalla was nominated for Corporation Collector, and Samuel Douglass for Register. We have not heard positively who they nominated for City Surveyor—some 4 Josiah F Poik, and others Dr. Randall F ont Iuportast to TRAVELLERS.—It will be feen, by reference to an advertisement in our columns, that, hereafter, there will be only one railroad train for Baltimore on Sunday— leavibg Washington at half-past four o’clock in the afternoon ; and cnly one from Balti more, on that day, for Washington, leaving that city at fifteen th mersiog. minutes past four in the Wartce Returys —Th th books is that of five potsous at ledgers oa: rt Tas wate Faremn Marrasws—Soumm Avonrveneary Mass —An immense concourse of both sexes attended the solemn and im- posing ceremonies at St. Patrick’s Church, yerterday , in commemoration of the decease of its late esteemed and venerated astor. The church was appropriately draped in the sable weeds of mourning, and the choir ohaunted the most solemn and impressive sa- cred airs. Rev. Mr. O'Toole officiated at the altar, assisted by Rev. Mr. Donelan, of St. Matthews, and Rev. Mr. Lawrence, of St. Pe- ters, asdeacen and sub-deacon. Reverenis tem . Boyle, of St. SS Rk ore ‘ary’s, Alexandria, an lo) o tows College. were also within the sanctuary. A very beautiful, uent. and impressive eulogy was pronounced by Rev. Bernard Ma- guire, President of Georgetown College. The reverend gentleman eelected as his text a pas. sage from the sesond epistle of Paul to Timo- thy, contained in the 4th chapter and 8h verse: ‘I have fought the good fight; my course is run,”’ &o. He dwelt upon the career of the vencrable pastor from the cradle to the grave—upon his family connection “ with the good oid Catho- lio colonists of Maryland—his course of study at the college of St Omer, in France—his re turn to the infant home of liberty, adorned with all the treasures of piety and learning— his dedication of the heart to God, turning aside from the glittering temptations of world ly ambition which the young Republic pre sented to one so accomplished—his presidenoy of Georgetown College—his pastorship of Sc. Patriok’s, where for upwards of fifty years he administered the consolations of religion toa lovii flock, and worldly comforts where needed—his devotion to the education of the young—his fatherly care of the Orphan— the munificent monument of his seal and piety. These were the prominent poiats upon which the reverend speaker dwelt with an eloquence and s pathos which drew the silent tear from many an eye in the vast con- gregation. At the clese of the masz, all the clergy joined in singing a re quiem. Tosacco Srirtinc.—A correspondent has furnished us with a communication on this subject, complaining of the injury done to his neat and handsomely furnished domicile by tobacco spitters. As a remedy for the evil be proposes to establish a spitting school, with- out, however, taking out a patent for the in- veation, But we will let him tell his own story, in part, the article being too long for publication entire. In speaking of a visitor he says: “Time and again have I delicateiy shoved the spittoon toward him; but he evidently thinks it much easier to hit the white mantle, bright stove, broad carpet, or tall bureau. Once [ provided a square yard of sinc-sheet- ing, putting the spittoon on its centor, and quietly asked him and his imitators to please use it, This they strove hard to do, (not ai ing at the other targets more than say once a minute each.) but with what success you will properly understand when I assure you that after their departare I measured their shots with the tongs, and found that the ‘scatterieg’ averaged two and a halt to three feet from the ‘ bull's eye,’ while as to the number that en- tirely missed the sinc target, and by how ti Icould not determine, for the stains the hed so blended with thoge aimed at the tle, stove and bureau, I could not say which of them had been aimed at the epittoon. “IT am now searching for an extra-sized ‘bathing mat,’ which I propose filling with sand, having spouts running out to the several chairs of Manlius & Co, ;-and unti! there ar. rangemen's are oompleted I muat sorrowfully, though firmly, be ‘not at home’ to those for whom I am preparing ‘‘Meanwhile, and before the ‘mat’ be- comes flooded and my carpets, &c., ruined, not to mention summer odors, I come to my pro- postition, which is, that one of the b’hoys who (like Alexander's pea-showman) can spit through the eye of a noodle, at ten feet, for a wager, should set up a school for the teaching of Manlius and others how to spit ata mark— beginning with atan-vat target and coming down in easy grades, through a seri f wash. tubs and Kettles, to the common epi By way of encouraging his pupils in the d ful task of learning how to shoct, he might offer premiums of pound-twists of ‘cavendish,’ or for extraordinary merit pig tails of ‘Jenny Licd.’ By doing all this he will much oblige me, for I shall thereby save not only my fur- niture, but conserve the good crder of myj rooms, as well as save my owa little store cf the ‘ weed,’ of which, in a delicate and re- tional way, I am moderately fond.’’ Pustic Concerts—A Suaegestion.—As the time for the performance of the Marine Band, at the President’s and the Capitol grounds, has nearly arrived, a correspondent suzgeats that arrangement be made by the proper authorities —namely: instead of play- twico aweek in the afternoon, once at lace, the band commence at the Capi- tol about 7 o’clock in ths evening, the music to be continued till half past 8 or 9 o'clock; and so atthe President’s grounds every Sate urday evening only. The reasons for this suggestion are cimply these: Heretofore the concerts have takeu place at too early an hour for physical com. fort, and at a time when mechanics, merchants, and others, are enzaged in their business pur- suite, and therefore cannot attend. During the week there are excursions for which, he says, the Marine Band should always have the opportunity of entering into engazements fur that purpose. And Eaturday evening is named, in order te afford persons who have no other time the privilege of participatiog in the pleasures of the free concert, and the romenade in the lovely public grounds. The commence on Wednesday afternoon next at the Capitol. A Society vor Reaping amp SpraKine Forsicn Lancuacus.—We notice with pieas- ure the formation of @ society in this city, whose aim and objeet is the cultivation of the mind by reading and refined intercourse. Standard works of the most eminent authors, and Journals from England, France and Ger- many, as well as the principal newspapers of the United States, have been provided for. The officees selected by the members of ths association are, we understand, A. Hofer, President; J. C. Kretechmar, Secretary; and L. Siebert, Treasurer. AccipeNnt —To-day, a small yellow boy was shockingly wounded in the eye, by an arrow, the head tipped with tin; his companion, @ white lad, his jr , accidentally letting slip his bowstring They were playing together ou Ju- diciary Square. The occurrence, as we learn from a gentleman who witnessed it, was ap- parently accidental. The wounded boy was taken to the Washington Infirmary, where his eye was oxamined, but the physician cannot yet say whether he will lose his sight. It should prove a warning to thoss who play with bows and arrows. City Potitics.—The following is a list of those elected last night at the ate | of the anti-Kuow shee F of the Seventh Ward, at Potomac Hall, as delegates tu the approach- ing enti-Know Nothing city convention for the nomination of candidates for City Collector, Register, and Surveyer, on the first Monday of next morth—Ju Samuel Pumpbhrey, Samuel Taylor, Alex. Clark, Jno. T. Bradley, Jas. E. Johnson. Ecxipss —There will be an eclipse of the moon to-night, commencing a few minute; past 8 o’olock, and continuiog until 2te-mo:- row morning. According to the present writing, however, the cloudy weather may preclude a view of the phenomenon. Burxer Hitu.—Our readers will bear in mind that the magnificent Dramatic Diorama of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and destrastion < Charleston, opens to night at Odd Fellow’s all. Rucoverrn.—Officer Keese has exhibited to us @ handsome gold watch, which he holds in possession, belonging to some one connected with the Bronaugh case. The examination in the seid case will take place shortly. Weiis Haseas Corpus Case.—The arga- menia were concluded, vesterday, after we wen‘ to press. The Circuit Court has not yor pronounced its decision. Tan Saexoersusp.—Last night, this as:o- ciation of German musical amateurs bad quite @ pleasant time at the hall corner of Eleventh street and the avenue. ba ighte | be ————— hee A Satisean WISHES BOARDING IN A house where there are few persons, — the Departments. Address, stating particul rs, 4 Par ton” at this office. may l-elt* ¥ ANTED—BY A COMPETENT WOMAN 4 & situation to de piain needle work and to assist In the housework. Apply at Mr. TURNER’S on 41 street, near Maryland avenue. may 1—1* i =e ee a \ ANTED—A COMFORTABLE, READY- ) furnished cottage, retired in situation, by a family of two and one servant, to rent for the «um- mer. Rent must be moderate. Address “J M B,” Star Office. may Il—1t* ITUATION WaNTED —fy a young German Man, to work on a farm or any ther teapheaher Or useful business. Have no objection to act as porter in a store. Address J. 4. Herborn’s Hair Dressing Saloon, opposite Ster office. ap 30-3" W ANTED—§2,000 FOR TWELVE months, for which good security, and a bonus will be given. Adiress “A BOC,” at this office, stating where the party may be seen ap W—ea3* ANTED—EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT they can get a lot 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, for the low price of $75—payable $3 a month without interest. Apply at the Union Land Uffice. 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hail. ap 23—3m JOHN FOX, See. W oa PRACTICAL BRICK MAKER to manufacture a quantity of Bricks at Union- town, egg tend the Navy Yard. All materials fur- nished. y atthe Union Land Office, 7th street above Odd Fellows’ Hall, or at Uniontown ap 28-—3t JOHN FOX, Sec. ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A SERVANT to W do general houcsewo:k. Recommendations required. A slave Girl preferred. Applv at No. &e7 Twelfth street west. ap28 2* ——————— ieee OE W*Wencrs COMPLETE FILE OF THE WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its publication boars eps peace date, for which a liberal price will be paid if sent to this office. ap 3—tf For Sale and t:ent. [fecobled HOUSE TO RENT IN THE Third Ward, near the General Post Office, containing ten rooms, from June Ist to November lst, at a low rent. Address “Furnished House,” at the office of this pape r. may 1—It* ———$—$—$—$— OR RENT.—SEVERAL VERY PLEASANT apartments, in suites or separately, furnished or unfurntshed ‘I'he lecotion is most desirable, being in the immediate vicinity of the State Department. For reference apply at No. 216 Pa, avenue. may-—3:* eS SS Se Ko RENT—A FINE BRICK HOUSE, CON- taining tenrooms with cellar, three-stories and attic high, with a good pump o° water in the yard ; stiuated on the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Tenth street, im the mo-t pleasant part of tha city Fnqvire of GEO B. LANULEY, on L, between %h and 10th streets, No. 504. Possession given on the 9th of May. may 1—31* ROPERTY IN FRANKLIN ROW FOR BALE | The second house from 13th steet, with a two story back building and cellar, containing 12 rooms 10 with fire places, including kitchen, brick carriage hou-e, and stable with three stalls; fronting on K street 79 feet 11 inches and running back 140 feet to a paved alley -ontaining over eleven thousand square feet of ground. The heuse can be viewed from 12 to 2o0’clock each day, and terms made known by the oceupant. ap 30—6t* FROR RENT OR SALE—THREE MEDIUM- a size three-story Brick Houses on the corner of 9th and N streets. The corner one is su‘table tor a grocery or any other kind of a store. The houses are new, having been finished this spring. For fur ther —- enquire at the corner of 12th and L sts, No. 382. ap 30—Iw Eu RENT—THE SMALL FRAME two-story House, No. #79 Thirteenth street, west side, two doors south of Pa. avenue. It is neat and com fortable. Possession given immediately. Apply at the Star Office. ap 23-1f {OR RENT—THE TWO STORY BRICK EK Dwelling ou Potomac st , one door south of St. John’s Episcopal Chu eorgetown. Apply to R. CRUIKSHANK, on B-idge street, or GEORGE hl a, on Water street. ap 25-4 (intel &Organ) {OR RENT.—T wo hun tsomety furnianed Houses, E containing 15 roome in one, acd 9 in the other, in a desirable location fronting on public equare, one square from Lafayette Square, on H, cornerof H and Eighteenth streets, with bath rooms, &c., wili tented on reasonable terms to good tenants. 4 THE STORE HOUSE NOW OC- } enpied by Barnes & Mitchell, on Pa. avenue. between 8th and 9th streets. Possession given on iSth May next, on which time the present lease ex pires. Apply to JAMES DIXON, Esq., of this city, or the subscriber, “Cottage,” Montgomery county, Ma THOS. CONNELLY. ap 23-+¢ SOR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR= lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Table and transient board. Inquize at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street apg QUOR RENT—THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES, containing six rooms, each situated on Pierce street, between L and M_ streets, being but four squares from the Railroad Depot; would make good residences. Rent moderate. Apply to CHARLES THOMA, on the opposite side of the strect. ap 4—im* OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifuliy and heaithily b located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 139 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought atthe exceeding low price of §75, payable $3 per month. ‘lide indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th at., above Odd Fellows? Hall. jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. 9150 a year will be received for the rent of ihose new and convenient cottages at Kendall Green, with two acres of ground, stable, wood shed and other conveniences attached. Pumps of water are near the door, end communicat on is had with Georgetown by way of H and Seventh streets and Penn. Avenue, morning ard afternoon, at the usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the departments. To secure the advantage of this great reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the undersigned, enher by letter, or at his house ct Kenda'l Green, after office hours, where the keys may be had and the houses inspected at any time. Several of these residences will be sold on liberal terms. WM. STICKNEY, No 4, Kendall Green. N. B.—Rents quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855—t B ILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—A VARIET: jof Building Lots in the vicinity of the City Hall. Also, in all other parts of the city, on accommodat- ing terms. Enquire at Mrs. ADAMS? Boarding House, opposite to Browns’ Hotel, to be scen from Sto9am,or3to4pm. Also, an address through the Post Office will receive attention. mar 5—eoQm DAVID MYERLE. POR RENT.—FOUR NEW AN1L) CONVENT ent Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con- taining parlors with marble mantels, dining room, kitchen, servant's room, and five chambers each, and situated on Thirteenth street, Island, near the ablic grounds, convenient to Pa. avenue and the Departeents Rent very moderate. Apply at R. H. CLARKE'S office, comer of Sixth street and Eouisiana avenue, or at D. B. CLARKE’S Drug Store, Eleventh street, Island. mar 6—eou OR RENT OR SALEON REASONABLE Terms.—A three story Frame, with basement, on New York avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets west Also, a three story Frame, with back building, on I street north, between Fourth and Fifth sts. west Apply to James W. Barker, residence on H street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. DICKSON & KING, ap 5—-Thif Georgetown. LUABLE TRACTS OF LAND NEAR the City, at Private Sale.—For sale, four very de sirable and eligibly situated tracts of Land, contain- ing about fitty acres each, partly in Montgomery county, but principally in Washington county, D.C. opposite the farm of Joseph H. Bradley, Esq., about 43g miles from Washington, communicating with it by a new and commodious road now under con- struction The soi excellent, and well adapted tocorn and wheat ‘The situation is prominent an: healihy, and the land well watered. There are three tenements on the premises. This property is peculiarly suited to gentlemen having business in the city for beautful country ree idences. A plat of the property can be seen at the office of the subscriber. John Parker, Eaq., living adjoining, wil! show the to any who may wish to see it. scictatad YWEDW. SWANN, No. 126 Loulsiana avenue, near City Hall. ap 20-eo2m OR RENT-—FIVE NEW THREE-STORY brick lwelling Houses on 9th street west, be- tween D and E streets south, opposite to the Grace Church, finished in good style and containing sa loon partors, six chambers, dining room and kitchen each, with stable and ample yards, and will be ready for occupation by the 15th June. To punctu- a! and careful tenants the rent will be very low. Apply to peo Gee Swing ot city Hal ite the West y i ap 25—eo4w a nn rere ee IOE! IOE! ICE! ETTIBON&’s oaere now running dafly, which contains az good ICE as can be produced in Boston or the Potoma: River. Those who com- mence by the 10th of May will be furnished during the season without advance prices. Orcers left at the office, south-west corner of 11th and B streets, will be prompuy anended to. ap %—eo6i" SS By ©. W. BOTELBR, Auctioneer. (sence SALE OF TW em@ FRAME Houses on the Island.-On MONDAY, the 28th of May, instant, virtue of a deed of trust bearing date the 17 b of November, 1854. and record- ed iu Liber “J AB,” No. 87, folios 319, 320, &e., one of the land records of Washington county, Dis- trict of Columbia, the subscriber will seli, at pudtic “parrot Lot 1a, ia Square. No. 585, oa which are art of Lot uare No. P prec cobacees frame houses, fronting oa South street. Terms of sate: One-fourth in hand, and the re- mainder in 2, 4 and 6 months, with interest, secured conveyancing at cost of parchaser. wh ywees or both ate Boag tees oe by jieation to B. P. nth, ,at Dity dena JAS ©. MAUPIN, Trasiee. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. x. S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer. GEO:G8 OWN RY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT Auc tion.—By virtue of a decree of the Circttit Court ot the District of Columbia, the subseriber will offer at public auction, to the bighest bidder, at 5 o’cleck p m.,on TUESDAY, the 8th day of May nxt, in front of the premises, the fi lowing real estate in Georgetown, of which Wilham Nelson, late of Fair- = county, m the State of Virginia, died seized, may l—eo Ist. Part of Lot No. 43,in the original pian of Georgetown, situated on the east side of Market Space, and next south of and adjoining to the store- hou-e of Mr. samuel Cropiey, tromting 15% feet on Market Space, and ranning eastwardly of that width 33 teet, on which there is a three-story brick build- we The whole of Lot No 16, in the same plan of town, lying between Bridge street and Pros- reet, and fronting 06 feet on each street Propesed to sel! this Lot in five parcels, as Itis follows : Ist. The eastern part thereof frenting 37 feet on Bridge street, and ranning north of that width 120 tet On this part th stands e three-story brick house, with back build , heretofore used as a tavern; it fronts 25 feet on Bridge street, and ha<ap- purtenant to it an alley leading from Bridge street to the rear of the Lot 12 feet wide 2a. The western part cf said Lot, fronting 29 feet on Bridge street, and running back of that width 120 fect nerth, with an od frame builming thereon 31. That part of the said Lot 16 which fronts on Prospect street wilt be offered in three separate lute, each of which will front 22 feet on saia street, and ron sovth of that width one hundred and twenty feet. They are vacant. The terms of saie smpored iy the cecree require the purchaser t pay one-fourth of purchase money hand, and the residue in three equal instaiments wwelve, ard eighteen months from the day of sale, with interest thereon; ani for such deferred paymenis the Trustee is required to take the notes of the purchasers, with approved sureties, payable a limes afgresaid, with interest from the day of le The Trustee reserves to himseif the right to resell any of the lots and premises aforeraid the purchas+r of which has failed for the space of ten days to com- ply with the terms ef sale. Sale to commence at Lot 43, on Market Space. JOHN MARBURY, Trustee. ED 8 wWrRiGcHt, Auctioneer. OO By © W. BOTELER, Auctioneer, {XTENSIVE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY at 4 Auction —On FRIDAY, May Lith, o ¥ ing at 12 o’clock m., I shail sell following named city property, viz: Sq. 1072, Lots Nos. 1,2, 3, 13, 14,15, 18,17 and 18 “ 604, “ No. 3, containing 6.885 sq. ft. “ Ni and 29, each contain 7,04 may l— “© 359, “ Nos. 41, 42 and 43, each * 514, & No Q, do 5,068 “ 535, “ Noll, do “ 54, « No, do “544, “ Nos 3and 4, each do “ 544, “ No5, do “ 3544 “ NosQ7and28,each do “ 616, “ Nol4 do “© 652, “ Nos6,7,end8.each do “ 654, “ No4, do “ 656, “ No2, do “ 656, © No5, do «© 958, “ No4, éo “ $43, “ No 18, improved by two two-story frame houses “ 543, « No 19, rp ils by four two story ramwe houses ** 543, part of Lot No 25, improved by two two- * $43, Lots Nos 17, 90 and 24 « 4. No 10, cont 2 861 89. ft. “ 154, © Noll, do 10850 do “ 938, “ Noll, do 4,655 do “ 728, “ Nols, do 9,675 do “1312, “ Nos 7,8 and 9 “ 69, “ Nol do 4,812 do 174, the whole square 140, Lois Nos 29 and BD n. of 650, Lot No 1 535, part of I.ot No 7 “755, subdivision of lots 1 and 2, 5 lois, contain- ing from 2,000 to 2.700 755, par. of lot No. 1, containing 3,000 feet 755, do do 1,3 lots, cantari. g from 1,- 0 2.800 tr 4o ning 6,000 ce 8,200 do do do_ 7, adjoining do , 32 <t. front on Second street 754, lal” -quare, embracing Lots Nos. 1,2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, containing 57,- 00) feet 684, part of Lot 7, containing 6.000 ft 723, Lets 6, 7 and 8, do 685, part of Lot 8, 630, do 630, do 3, 630, do 3, do ) Valusble corner facing Railroad Depot con- taining 4,300 ft 117, Lot No. 8, containing 7,044 ft “© 492, Lots Nos 8 and J0. each containing 3.455 ft 648, the whole square do 58,750 ft 323, part of Lot No Sand the whole of Let 6, containing 7,613 ft 100, Lot 27, improving with two two-story freme houses “544, Low 9, improving with one two-story frame house “544, west part of Lot 0, containing 1,493 ft “ 616, Lot Noli do 9000 do “ os 19 and 39 « 980, the whole square do 652 dv * 1093, Lot No 13 do 4,350 do “ 1093, do 1d do 4,901 do 1010, Lots Nos 1, 3, 16, 17 and 18, coataining fr. m 9,427 to 11,400 feet N. of 1026, Lot No 1, containing 19,233 “ 724 do 19, do 8,442 ¢o 1632 do 2, do —_ 22,000 do * 1110, Lots 5,6, 7, 8. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 con- taining 4,550 to 6.415 ft 1033, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, and 11, contain- ing from 4000 to 4,3:6 ft 154, Lots 3, 4, and 2 “ 779, Lot No ll, containing 5,000 2 “ 956, the whole square do 61,211 do “ 1005, Lot No 12, do 7,800 do * 1007, Lot No 14, do 6756do 437, part of Lot 11, improving by four two-story frame houses Terms liberal and made known at sale. Catalogues descriptive of locality, front and depth of ench lot, &c., will be ready for distribution on the 6th day of May. Cc. W. BOTELER, may l—eolw Auctioneer. By C. W. POTELER, Auctioneer. DMINiSTRATOR’S SALE of Frame Hous’ on the Canal, near 7th street Bridge —By virtue of an ordcr of the Orphans’ Court, the subscriber will sell, on TUESDAY, the lst day of May, 1855, at 5 o’clock p. m, on the premises, a one-story frame House on Corporation lot on 7th street, nar canal bridge, 25 feet front and abont 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 endorsera, bea: interest from day of sale. If the terms of sale are not complied with in three days afier ihe sale, the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser By order of the Administrator. Cc. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. CHAS. 8S. WALLACH, ap I7—d Attorney. By GREEN & £COTT, Auctioneers. EVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT Auction. On WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, we sball sell, at 6 o'clock p. m., 34,237 feet ot ground, Laving a front on C street south 148 feet 5 inches, ard 9h street rast 283 feet 16 inckes. ‘The above described property is handsomely loca ted, distant from the Navy Yard but a few minutes’ walk. Terms: One half cash; balance in one and two yesre, the purchaser give netes for the deferred payments, ring interest trom the day of sale. A deed given and a deed oi trust taken. The above sale is postponed un til WEDNESDAY, the 25th inst., same hour. GREEN & SCOTT, ap 18—eokds Auctioneers. OG The above sale is farther post- poned unul THURSDAY, the 34 of May,same hour, hen it will tively iake place vd a 4 GREEN & SCOTT, ap 27—d Auctioneers. By J. ©. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. *RUSTEE’S SALE OF DWELLING HOUSE it} and Lot on Massachu:etts avenue —By virtu~ of a deed in trust the subscriber will sell, at publie auction, on the i on MONDAY afternoon, May Qist, at 6 oelock, part of Lot numbered nine, (9) im Square numbered four hundred and fifty-two (482,) fronting tWenty (20) feet on Marsachusetts avenue, between 6th and 7th ptreets west, runcing back one hundred and twenty-nine (129) fect, with the improvements, consisting of an excellent frame dwelling house. Terms cash. q NIQHOLAS CALLAN, Truster. JAB. C. McGUIRE, ap M-Pawkde Aucuionect, TELEGRAPHIC.» DAILY EVENING STAR. Fatal Accident Purcapeprara, May 1 —Wi liam Manghaa, aged seventy, was this morning caught in the taxchinery of Stavely & MoCalia’s printing Office. and Instantly killed. He bad been em ployed in the office as preseman, for 21 years. His body was awfully mangled. Baltimore Markets. Bartiwors, May 1.—PFlour is droo ood in «mall demand; small sales at y: v'e rates. Wheat ia dull Sales of red at $2 45282 50; white at $255$265; for choice brands of white $2.70. Corn isdull Sales of white at 971000; yellow 102c. . New York Markets. w Yor, May 1 —Cotton is unchanged, a moderate demand at previove rater. Flour has dectined 12¢¢ ; good Obio $10 12¢e $10 50; Sou' bern is ui |, with a limited business. Wheat has a downward t and prices are a trifle lower ; mixed Miob’ $250 Corn ig downwa-d. and « trifle lowe: fa'es of Western mixed $1 09¢s8L.10. Pork iss ill unsettied—sales of 1,500 bbis. Beef is firm, with an upward tendency. Lard is frm and in better demand Whisky —Sates or Ohie at 3640. Rew York 8to0 Stock Market. New Yorn, May 1 —Stocks opened baoy- ant, but closed heavy. Money is py oF Sates this morning of Erie road at 50}; Secprses oe Loan ag TR; Feenrusee an mpan ; Reading Railroad, 853; New York Central Railroad, 934; In- diana 2's, 52; Missouri 6's, 97. — Boarding. T @ ADVERTISER HAS JUST ARRIVED fro® New ork and thoroughly renovaved, cleanse d, and pat in first rate order to make it desi- rable, the well known heuse of the late Mre. Gal- viv, om C, between 3d and 43 street, bas a few boarders and would tike to have a few more es thy rooms are lerge and very pleasant—the neighbor- hood bei sg one of the best in the city. The propri- etor bas rothing to do but attend to bis business and will have everything about him right. Day borders can be accommodated. Cal! and examine for yourselves. may 1—2* | pyrrernenstyeruemrend 4 OR TRANSIENT J Boarders can be accommodated ow reasonable terms, at FITZGERALD'S, No 474 Ps avenue, next door to the United States Hotel. ap 27-70" B a. 22t*G@—In « pleasant and healthy loce tion. ‘T'wodarge rooms now vacant. Apply e the outheast corner of 9th and H streets, ap %—eoh* BR JARDING—ONE OR TWO GENTLEMEN ) can obtain board in a quiet family, where there are nO smaii child-en, and where they can have the b-s: family cooking A pump of very superior wa- t in the yard References exchanged. Address 8 Y,’ through th City Post Office. 2 OT -—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND Cham’ ers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and shower bathe an{ every attention to render it most agreeable to ver boarders. Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 434 st. ap 23-—3m FIOARD, &c —MRS. BATES, on the south 41) west corner of Pa. avenue and Sth street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rvoms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to ren- der those comforts ble who may favor her with their paironaze. ap Cf BLE REAL ESTATE FOR 84LE.— jock ot buildings known a the “Union Buildings,” and now occup e4 by the Union news piper establishment. They are situated on & street between 13th and 14th streets, and frontng directly on Penney!vabia avenue. The lot us 70 feet front by 159 feet deep. The property is susceptible of divie- jou and re arrangement, and its posim such as ank it among the best buriness stands on the avenue, and is yearly increasing in velne. The tune of the presest lessee expires on we Ist Se; on Which day possession may be 5 atinrze three story Brick House on 17th opposite the War Office and three doors south of G stret.) Also, that three story House on 17th street west, next door to the Government Building, at the corner of F and 17th streets. Should the ab.ve sale prior tothe 'S5th of day at public auction. Term, wiil be made favorable t# the App y to CH. H WINDERS, Corner of Seventeenth and G streote. TALL rty not be sold a: private ay, it will be sold on thet bp aeer. mar 19—Qawt \ayls PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE F *VILION. The Stexmers GEO. WASH- Seed xctox or THOs COLLYER ed for public or select parties to vistt House Pavilion, Mount Verren, Fort gton, or other , laces on the sever. » White House Pavilion is now open for visi- tors It is a beautiful place for pleasure trips; it has a fine Ball and Dining room ; » &@ new Ten Pin Atiey Gi For parneulars app'y to the President of the Compary, or the Captaius ot the Boats. Mr WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments onthe boats, and is prepared to furnish parties on the best terms. op 22m HORSE FOR SALE.—A youn i and finely fe COLT, which is »roken ty both doub! 4 single harness, and to the saddle, is n Mifered for sale. such horse ia rarely found in the market, and © owner wishes to sell him only because of the 2h price ol livery, and bis having use but for the one. His match can be had aiso if desired, but the ywner would prefer k eping one of the Also, a set of silver plated double barness, new, having been used only come dozed times. Enquire at COWLING’S Stable, G «t., bet. 13th and l4in. ap 27—eof FIRST WARD NOTICE. HE subscriber being derirous of closing the bus- ines. of the late firm of T. W. Johneon & Co., would earnestly invite all persons indeb ed to the sid tirm to settle their accounts immediately, as the ss ust be closed sumness T W. JOBNSON, Dry Goo*s Store, No, LAL, Pirst Ward. ap 23—eo3t* oie ISS CUNNINSHAM’S SCHOOL, Pleasant Grove, Seventh ae Road, 1} miles from the City ‘ashinyton. FXBE duties of this School will commence MON- DAY, the 30th of April. | s the number of pu- pils will be limited, those who wish to avail them- sclves of its advantages should make as early an ap ation as ible. Perhe solscapee instruction wril be thorough and com; lete, and will embrace all the English branches usually taught = best vogetber with Music, French an ‘Terms made known on application to adm pal. ap KW JEWELTY, N WATCHES, SILVERWARE, ke. M. W. GALT & BRO are recei' daily — additions to their stock of new af elegant JEW- ELRY, WA’ 28, SILVERWARE, &c. Purchasers have the advantage of @ selelecdon from a complete a of the latest styles, of it at the lowest rates. the best quality, and st WW. GALT & BRO 324 Penn avenue, between Sth and 10th aa. __ apr 27-61 No. 52.) Notice of the sotahtiohanent of the offcs of pee the General of publie lands for the Tertitory of Utah. N virtue of the authority contained in the aet ap proved February 21. (856, entuled “An act to establish the office of surveyor general of Utah, and to grant land for school and university purposs,”” the President of the United States has direeted that the office of surveyor general of said Territory be ne eee Until otherwise or Given under my hand, at the City of W: this twenty fourth day of March, anno Domi: Commissioner SSH Sion. mar 2—2aw6w By J.C, McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT nearthe Navy Yard.—On FRIDAY afternoon, a 4th, at 5 o'clock, on the the subscri bers will sell, by vi-.ue of a deed of ated the 26th March, 1852, and duly recorded in 5., No. 40, folios 319, &e.. one of the for Washington county, Lot No. 1 situated at the corncr of G street eust, under a ground rent of @20 per period of nimety-fine years, — 1851, with the improvements, a story frame Dwelling with beck building. Terme at sale. TNO. W. McKIM, 2 rvustese RICH BL pane | c. RE, . Auee peer. mar Melawads