Evening Star Newspaper, May 2, 1855, Page 2

EVENING STA VASRINGTON CITY: May? WEDNESDAY AFTELN‘ON...... SPIKIT OF THE ¥O27I"O PREBS. The Union republishes its exposition (ori-' mally made some months ago) of the bir place of the persons in the service of the Government in all branches of its business. ‘This re-publicativn is induced by the fact thet a false account te the contrary is now being ciroulated in North Carolina for politic! effect. The Union also replies to the Intzj;,- gencer’s “cork tree’ joke, which the editor does not appear to relish Pig takes occasion to say with much wim ‘in this connestica— “ However dom stic ‘o-gansbip’ may excite the indignati-n of the Jutelligencer, there is fe governments, ‘which, no matter how well paid for, and how gratefully remembered, fs too sure to pall upon theappetite Itis aheavy burden at dest; a burden of shame; a very Atlas, even mn shoulders so Se to bear it, but not able to bear it all the time. Happy, indeed, for the aristocratic few in the Old World who cau boast of two such allies of despotism as the Intellegencer and the ‘Crentca’ in tho United States—happy they in these eonscien- tious advocates of tyranny, when, in th. whole range of monirechical nations. there $s not one paper or one man that dares to — the principles of the American people. © repeat, to the debauched despots, the dis- solute princes, the profligate Princesses of the rottes, royalties of Europe—you are happy and fertumate in these your defenders. But we cannot reciprocate the compliment to the Intelligencer ; tts part of the pageant is not 90 felicitous or so fitting. We confess that we would much rather be ‘the quandam organ’ of @ democratic administration here, than the submissive echo of the ‘Duke of Victory’ and bis royal mistress It isto change this relation, however, no matter how transiently, that the /nielligencer seeks to refresh itself in the employment of lighterthemes, Weare not inhuman, and are glad to act our venera- ble neighbor briefly relaxiv.z from his severe and exacting toils.” The Intelligencer denounces the removal of Judge Loring by the dominant party in the Massachvvetts Legislature, in unmeasured terms We regret that want of space to-day Prevents us from transferring the whole of its able article on the subject to the Star’s col umns. Its drift, however, may be understoed from its opening clause, as follows : Tue Victimizep Jupce —ibe more we re- fdec. upon the proceedings of the Massachu- setts L ature in the case of Judge Loring, she more does it surprise us that a people who have always heretofore been characterized as lovers of isw and order should ail at ove have thrown away this enviable distinction, and Proglaimed ‘hem<elves the abettors of a state of things little betrer than moboer, y. ifwe undersiand it, the case isa very simple and plain one, not at ali requiring jegislative in terference. Judgo Loring, being whet is called in Massachusetts 4 + Jadge of Probate i and Enown to be 4 Pan of inte, rity, firmness, and independenc~, was <electe by the Presi- dont of the Uuived States as a Commissioner, upon who devolved the duty of inquiring into an". deciding a quesiion o¢curring under the fugitive slave law, in the case of Burns Lie a just expounder of the law and an hon. est servant of the Unived States disregarding the threats cf the Abclitionista by whom he Was surrosnded, he did inquire into ths case, and decided that the claimant of the slar= hed a legal right to bim as such under the law of the United stares According to this deci Sion, and according to the terms of the law, the slave was delivered te his master, who re- turned with him to Virginia This is the whole offence of Judge Loring, who. instead of receiving the thanks of the community in whieh he had thas nobly vindicated the su- —- apa the sanctity of a national law, las beer. ever since the victim of a persecr. tion which bas been steadily seeking not only to tear from his shoulders the ermine whieh - he has so long worn without epot or stain but to deprive bim of other honor of th profes sion to which hic life has been devoted” Se WASHINGTON NEWS ASD Uds3!P, The Second Kinney Expedition —We hare ‘every reason to believe that the proceedings to stop the second Kinvey expedition, recently undertaken in New York, had their origin here, and were based by the Gevernment on the representations of the Nicaraguan and other Central Amerfoan Ministers, backed by such eviuence as the United states law cflicers in New York city have gathered there Under existing circumstances, we do not perceive bow our Government can permit any euch enterprise to leave a port of the United States, even though its leaders may not now contemplate revolutionary ends on arriving out with their followers ‘he plan is to take from four to six hundred armed men from American cities into Nicaragua, to work the mives. There was to hare been quite ezough of them to eet the weak government of Nica- Tagua at defiance, if its laws or regulations showld prove dis‘asteful to them. All expe Tience of such colonization from the United States, ehows that Americans going out after that fashion, cannot and wilknot live peacea bly the Central Americans, and under theirlaw: It is well known. too, that Nica- ragua is not in such an industrial condition as to admit the hope that the proposed army of cMenists can support themselves there by labor. So they must live, for some time at least, by the right of the strongest, as, if the mines they propose to work would yield them @ livelihood, they would surely havo been worked by the natives. Nicaragua’s govern- ment is in an unsettled state. and it is very certain that these colonists would join one fac- tion or the other, giving the faction they might join the power to rule They would thus speedily have the real government in their hands Now, all this ie in direst conflict with the obligations of the United States under the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, in which we bind our- selves not to make eeitlements in Central America or in any other manner to interfere in the political affairs (to their Americanisa- tion) of either of the Central American Statea To this hour we hare a dispute with England founded on our allegation that she has failed to observed her similar obligations under the Clayton Bulwer treaty, continuing te hold the island of Ruatan, (the key to the eommand of the commerce of the Carribean Sea) and her other settlements on the Central American coasts, which this Goverpment contends were to have been abandoned according to the treaty. If these colonists are permitted to go out there and in any manner set the weak Government of Nicaragua at defiance or inter- fere to mould the future of its affairs, 2 strong argument will thus be accorded to England to Persevere in failing to observe the treaty. Our commerce in that direction is fast in- creasing, and the uninterrupted right of way for the passage of our citisens over the two Central American routes to California is now ,® matter of the first national importance. For its insurance fer all time, it is absolutely ne- cesgary that Britain shall, sooner or later, carry out her obligations under the treaty. So, we take it for granted that our Government will, under no ciroumstances, permit anything to be done by its citizens which bids fair to enable her (Britain) to declare that she fails to observe the treaty, because the United States practically set their obligations under it at nought. The Resignation of Commercial Agent Fabenus.—The telegraph tells of thisevent. It is not unexpected to us, as we heard a day or two since, from one of his (Mr. Fabens’) friends, that the Secretary of State had inti- mated to him that he could not continue to be permitted t) hold a commission under the Government, while engaged in an enterprise which is held by the President to be at lenet of questionable propriety. \ Depository of Public Money Closed.—The Secretary of the Treasury has directed that the depository of public money at Jefferson, Indiana, be closed. The necessity for such an office there was occasioned by late heavy sales of the public lands in that district, which having ceased, there is no farther requirement for it there — The Revenue Cutter Joseph Lane is ex- pected to eal forthe Pacific coast from Nor- folk, Va, on or about the 5th instant. Her officers are Captain H. B Nones, Lieuts. H. C Hunter, Henry Koy, and John Mason, jr. She will probably convey any letters to the officers and men in the Brasil squadron that may be sent to her commander to that end, Clerical Proinotions.—Thomas J Massie, of Va., to be a third class clerk in the office cf the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury, vice S. York AtLee removed W. E. @. Keen, of Cal- ifornia, to be a second elass clerk in the same Office, vice Massie promoted. The cags of Charles A. Arundel.—The Pen- sion Buteeu have information that yesterday Chas A. Arundel, of Fairfax county, Va, wag duly held to bail in Richmond in $2,000, to take his trial at the next term of the U. § District Court there under the charge of pre- senting a forged paper in a pension case as explained in the Star a day or two ago. The Construction of the Extension of the Treasury Building —We learn that the Presi- dent has determined to have this work com menced az soon asthe preliminaries can bo properly arranged, and has devolved on the Secretary of the Treasury its general man- agement & Clerical Removal —Mr. Samuel York AtLee, a third clase, ($1,600 per annum) clerk in the office of the Sixth Auditor of the Trea- sury, has been removed. The St. Louis —The Navy Department are momentarily expecting to hear of the arrival of the sloop-of-war St. Louis, Commander Danean N. Ingrahsw, at Philadelphia or Nor- folk. iho Current Uperations of the Treasury Depart icent —On yesterday, the Ist of May, ther. wre of Treasury Warrants entered on the books of the Depar*ment— For the redemption of stock...... $3.437 29 For paying other Treasury debts. 83,782 36 the Custome.... es + 16.019 36 covering into the Tr y rom miscellaneous eougces.... 21,405 92 For covering into the Treasury from Lands....ocese cesccsess 724 50 Yor covering into the Treasury OM CUSTOINS..-.ceeesees 348 46 the War Department... + 23,250 77 er repaying in the War Depart- MONE. .cocerer-veeeccveses 250 77 For the Interior Departmen 12,645 77 ——_——_ + = PERSON4EL ++++Jonathan Stoddard, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut during President Polk's adminis- tration, died at New itavenon Friday even- ing. F +++» Among the recent arrivals in New York, atthe Metropolitan hotel, are M. Stoeckel, Russian Minister, B. Bodisco, Russian Lega- tion; Hon. John P. Kennedy, of Md. ; and Judge Hall, of lowa -++The New Orleans Picayune suggests the name of William Christy, Esq., of that city, ag a suitable candidate for the Vice Presiden- oy on the ticket with “Live Oak George Law.” ----Francis Estrampes, a younger brother of the murdered Francisco Estrampes is about to leave Havana for New York, where he de- sigas hereafter residing, and of becoming a citizen of the United States. -++-Robert Bald, one of the firat persons engaged in bank note engraving in the United States, died in Philade!phia, on the 30th ul- timo ++++Hon, Linn Boyd has ben making speech at Paducah, Kentucky, against the leew Nothings. -++-The Maysville, Ky, Express denies that the Hon. Kk. H. Stanton ha: announced himself a candidate for re clection to Congress. ++++Mr. Willoughby, of Louisa county, Va., shot himself. last week, in consequence of be- ing discarded by a young lady t> whom he was paying his addresses. -...The Germens of Charleston, S. C., have organised committees to solicit contributions from German citizens, with which to purchase a testimonial to Capt. Ingraham, of the St Louis .+--Phillip T. Schley, bas been chosen G. 1. P. of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, and GM. ofthe Grand Council of the State of Georgia, fer the ensuing Masonic year. BALTIMORE CORKESPONDENCE Battmore, May 1, 1855. It is now near 10 o’clock, and the moon’s ecliptic phenomenon ir progressing with thou- vada ef gazing admirers. The opportunity for viewing it has been and is peculiarly fa- vorable. Cynthia rose majestieally, and for scme time prior to her approaching the earth’s intervening shadow, was encircled by a golden halo. This by degtees disappeared, and heaven’s silver orb hung bright and beautiful in the cerulean arch. Wot a cloud was seen. I never beheld a more lovely night. At the appointed time, as foretold, our modest queen of night began to retire behind the sable, shadowy curtain. She is now, as I write, five minutes to 10, about half obscured. Ere long she will have taken the black veil, and be lest for a to the numereus audience whose eyes are turned heavenward. There ia nothjng strange or wonderful in this phenom enon, yet it prociaims the greatness of Him who framed the universe, and demonstrates the exactness with which his laws are ob- zerved. No man can behold and contemplate the grander, beauty, exactness of creation, and not acknowledge the existence of a God ‘The harmony of the planetary world, and the incenceivable exactness with which riads of orbs roll in the immensity sea 5 should aloae teach all intelligence to ire and adore their mighty author. ‘The first of May came in upon us this morn- ing rcbed in vernal beauty. ‘he air was baimy, and all nature conspired to lend en- cbactment. Hundreds, I may say thousands of the young, were out Maying, gathering wild flowers and enjoying those pleasures so consenant with feelings of love and romance. ‘The surrounding woods were vocal with sweet voices, whilst many a dreamy, loving damsel had her heart gladdened by the presentation of a boquet—May’s first offering, affection'’s Sweetest, tenderest token. Soft zephyrs, bud- ding flowers, murmuring rivulets, and a thousand similar congenial emblems of Poesy whispered these anthems of melting melody in harmony with young love's dream. O how sweet to bask in the wild labyrinthian mazes ry’s pathway, dwelling upon its greon spots far halcyon glories} Would that May yore of youthful romance—to ran back on memo- | eternal and spring could last forever!—thet the bright, happy days of juvenality, so per- ennial, and 60 aesizinlated to the fresh, green- » Were never ceasing. The sword, a national complinient to General Wool, manufactured by our distin- guished artist, Samuel Jackson, , was taken to Washington this morning, by Mr. J in person, for delivery to the parties by whom it will be presented. The blade ia thirty-one and a quarter inches long. of the finest cast- steel, and emblazoned with national devices. The hilt i¢ of solid gold, and is a specimen of rare workmanship. The design is an ear of Corn, half concealed by the leaves of the shuck surrounding it ‘fhe upper part is a spread eagle, en the bftast of which is a shield bear- ing the words “ Buena Vista, Feb. 22 and 23, 1847."’ The eyes of the eagle are diamonds. The cross of the hilt is the Mexican coat-of- arms, the serpent and cactus, very heavily wrought, the eyes of the serpents being gar- nets, The soadbard is of silver, thickly plated with gold, and ornamented with solid gold band; and rings. ihe end of the scabbard is et solid gold and of unique design. The sword was made after 4 design from Lieut. Benton, and dosts $1,500. A more a ees and besutiful compli- ment could not have been awarded, nor could it have fallen into more deserving hands Honor is the soldier’s reward, and here we find it duly bestowed. It is now twenty minutes past 10 o’élock, and the earth’s shadow has obscured the moon. She is dimly visible, through a seem- ing thick ruist, and of ruddy hue. It is quite dark. The stars are brilliant, though a gloom hangs upon nature’s face. I shall not be able to watch my pale friend any longer, and shall leave her to the cbservation of others. Within a day or two past I have seen sey- eral fine specimens of rye in head, brought in from the country, thus verifying the old agri- cultural adage, that the “first of May never comes without a head of rye.”’ Tam glad to observe that breadstuffs are beginning to recede in price. Flour declined 12 to 25 cents to day, and wheat is 10 cents per bushel lower. Corn also depressed. Money is eagy, and stocks improving Ropgricx. Tar Wituincton (Det) Muntcipan Exro- TION took place yesterday. The mail agent arriving this morning says that the democrats elected all their city ticket except their ean- didate for Mayor, who was beaten 17 votes by his know nothing opponent. Last year the know nothings beat the whigs 120 votes and the democrats 500. Tue Inpranapotrs Egctiox —The demo- erats ih this city are crowing to day over a private dispatch saying that the know noth- ings have been routed ‘ horse foot and dra goons’? in the municipal election that took place yesterday at Indianapolis, Ind. Res X HIBITION OF THE SABBATH School at the E street Baptist Chureh — This “choot will give an exhibition on FRIDAY EVENING, May 4th, to commence at a quarter be- fore eight o'clock. Admittance free. may 2—3t Bee 20, THE Eprvon oF THE STAR:— Sieg B seen my name among the list of members of the Know Nothings, as published in the yever having been 2 member, or of knowing anything concerning any such body of men. CHARLES LENMAN, Blacksmith, E street, next to Joyce’s Coach Factory. Washington, May 2, 1855—11* (The Editors of the Republienn will please copy and place me right.) j gy ATTENTION, NATIONAL GREYS—You are hereby notified to attend the regular sta- ted tneeting of the Company on THIS (Wed- nesday) EVENING, até o’clock. Every member is expected to attend, as business ot mportance will be brought before th- meeting. may 2—1t* JAMES STONE, Sec. FIREMEN’S PICTURES — Raffle RS, u four beautiful Pictures in Giit 8, representing the tour scenes in the Life of ircman, will positively take place on SATUR VAY NIGHT next, the Sth instant, at 844 o’cloek, at Professor H. W. Munder’s Rooms, over R. Farn- ham’s Bookstore, corner Pa. arenue and Eleventh sireet. We have a few chances yet for sale at one dollar ver chance. JNO. F ELLI3s, 306 Pa avenuc, near I nth street. may 2—3t UNION ASSOCIATION OF THE SEV Borin Ward An adjourned meeting will be held on THURSDAY EVENING, May 3, at & ovclock, at Potomac Uall. Members fron other Wards are cordially invited. may 2~2t_ WM. COOPER, Rec. Sec. NOTICE —CAPT. A D. PECK HAVING Be revienea the post of Superintendent of the: Washington and Fredericksburg Steamboat Line, desires that all those having accounts against the satd line, contracted by him, will present them to tum without delay on board the steamboat Balti- mre, at her wharf, in this city, any day after3 oveleck p. m. = _ __ May 2—It 2 # UNION GUARDS, ATTENTION —You are d to be punctual in attendance on HAY EV ING, the 2d instant, ng night, and there is business of importance to transact. By order of J.J. Muiloy, Lieut. nmand. Com.: may 1 THOMAS BRIGGS, 0. 8. MONTGOMERY GUARDS.—The monthly meeting of the Guard< will be held at Harmo- ny Hal!, on D street, WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING, May 24, at 714 o’clock. The attend- ance of every man is expected. ap 30—3t WM. O’SULLIVAN, Bec. GRAND EXCURSION AND PIC NIC —" the White House Pavilion —The Amer- Club take great pleasure in informing their and the publie generally that they will give and Pic Nic at the above uamed place e QIst of May next Particulars in future advertisement. 8. E. CULVERWELL, ap 28—SWS Secretary. OST—MAY FIRST, PROBABLY between the L Post Office and corner 91h st, and Pa. avenue, a couple of Charms, with a Locket, containing two daguerrecty, The finder will be suitably re- ving them ut the St. Charles Hotel. CARUSI’S MAY FESTIVAL. A T THE EARNEST SOLICITATION OF HIS many former patrons and pupils, L. CARUSIT has been induced to repeat again his annua! MAY FESTIVAL which has fora long serivs of years #0 important an event to the young. It will ce on Tuesday evening, May 8. L. C. can only say that this last jubilee will not be inferior to any previous one. The Assembly Band has been engaged, and those who have danced to its music can appreciate its merits. Every poasi ble arrangement has been made to promote the hap- piuess and comfort of his patrons and friends my 3—J* (Intel. & Union ] SUMMER MILLINERY. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT will be opencd A at MRS. HILL’8, on THURSDAY, MAY 3. The atlestion of the ladies is te- spectfully solicited, South side of Pennasyl- vania avenue, between 9:h and 10th sts. y 2—3t m: LIME! LIME!! i] UST LANDING 1800 bushels wood-burnt Lime, e) in good order and of superior quality. Also, on hand hickory, oak, and pine wood ; coal, &c, all of which will be sold low. WM WARDER. Cor 12th & € sis., near the canal, No. 549, my 2—cod3t (Organ.) SILKS FROM AUCTION. 7B open this morning a large lot of DRESS W SILKS, purchased at the late sale of Hall & Bros., at one-half their value, and which we will sell at asmall advance for cash, or to prompt cus- tomers. ALSO—JUST OPENED Rich flounced Barege Dresses 50 pieces rich printed Bareges 30° do plain, blue, pink, brown and tan colored Bareges 75 do Organdy Muslin and French Launs 1000 yards beautiful Launs at 123gc; worth 25 500 do goo: style Barege de Lains at 12}¢c. 50 pieces all pure [rish Linen. which we will sell by the piece at 31% and 3744c per yard 6 dozen Gentlemen’s French Shirt Bosoms. Gloves, €ravats, Pocket Hdks, &c., &c. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 Seventh street, 3 doors above Pa. avenue. HE HEALING OF THE NATIONS. BY CHAS. LINTON. With an Introduction and Appendix by N. P. eth Publisbed by the Society for the diffusion of Spiritual Knowledge, may 2—e02lw New York. 1 large octavo volume, pr ce 91.50. For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, Oth tres t. my 2 K ME IF YOU DARE !—4 new Waltz, very suitable tor beginners, composed and dedicated to Miss » of Georgetown, by Prof. W. Hunter. Published and for gale at HILBUS & HITZ’s Music Depot, Corner Pa, av. and 11th st. may 2— ly Baltimore Republican of yesterday, I totally | p: MUSICAL CONVENTION. ‘PSHE FRIENDS OF SACRED MUSIC in Wash- } Class No. ington, and citizens enerally, are informed that a MUSICA CONVENTION the patronage of the UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION ctfully , under will be held in the Smithsonian Institution, on the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 1ith of May, termi ating with a PUBLIC CONCERT on Friday Evening, the 11th. The exercises will be und r the direction of Prof. 1 B. Woodbury, of New York, whose books have been so generally adopted by the various Choirs of this city. The ane will hold ee commencing at 10a m, on Tuesday, the ay, during which Anthems, Chants, Trios, Duets, Solos, and Glees will be practised, accompanied by a course of lessons in execution, style, delivery, vocalization, expression, articulation, &c. The Public Concert on the oe will also be under the direc- tidn of Prof. W. This enterprise is earnestly commended to the at- tention of our musical brethren in the District, and in adjoining cities Circulars, stating more fully the objects of the Convention, can be had on applica- tion to T. J. Magruder, D street, near 7th. Terns: 8 ason Ticket, (embracing also the clos- ing Concert,) §1. Single Tickets, (admitting to any one of the ses- sions, or to the Concert only,) 23 cents, ‘Tickets can be had on applitation as above. my 2—5t PAINT AND OIL STORE. M.T PARKER, HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, OUISIANA avenue, between Sixth and Sev 4 enth streets, No. 60. Residence No. 320 C street, between Sixth and Seventh has added to his present business the sale of PAINTS, VILS, GLASS and PUTTY, in small or large quantities The attention of housekeepers is particularly cniled to the convenience of this pies erp as they can ut all times procure HEARTH and other MIXED PAINTS, of all colors, made ready for use fo ae oe a hs ders promptly attended to and respectfully so Heited. CHEAP FOR CA8H. may 2—im FANS. M W. GALT & BRO. have just received a very e handsome assortment of Pearl, Ivory, Span ish, and other evening Fans. Also, a large stock of plain Linen Fans, suited to the warm weather. M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewelers, 324 Pa av., between Sth and 10th sts. May? 3 E. H. BATES, POLICE MAGISTRATE, FIRST ST., NEAR PENNA. AVENUE, Conveyancirg and Bounty Land Claims attended to, “may 2—Im PROPOSALS. NAVY DEPARTMENT, d Bursaa of Yards and Docks, May 1, 1855. § EALED PROPCSALS fo each class eeparitely, \) endorsed Proposals for Class No. (name the class) for the navy-yard at (name the yard) will be recsived at this office until noon on the eighth day of June next for apr ienine and delivering, at the several bavy-yard# named, the materials and arti- cles embracid in the following classes, and which are particularly described in printed schedules, which will be tarvished upon application, and sent by mail, if 80 reque ted, to persons desiring to cffer to contract for any cr all the classes named therein, by the commandant of the several Pavy-yards, for the classes for the yards under their command, or by ths navy agent nearest thereto, or by the bu- reau, for any or a!! the yar‘is. In care bidders de ire the commandan‘s or mavy agents to send them schedules by mail, it will be necessary, in order to insure their transmission, that they should enclose in their arplication postsce ears asthe law requires all postage to bs pre aid. Bidders are hereby cautioned and particularly no- tified that their offers must be in the form hercin- after prescribed, and be mailed in time to reach their destination before the time expires for receiving them; no bid will be considered which shall bs re- ceived afver the period stated, and no allowance will bo made for failures of the ma'] To guard against offers being o-ened bef-ra the tims appointe:t, b'ddera are requested to endorae on the envelop* sbove the address, and draw a line under the endossemest, thus: Propostus for Cass No. (cams the class) for the Navy Yardat (name th= yard”) To the Chiefof the Burexa of Yards and Docks, Washiagton, D.C Ail bids which may be opened befors the proper time, in conrequence of their not being endorsed as above, will be returned to the bidders. FORM OF OFFER. (Here date the offer.) I, (here inzert the name,) of (name the town,) ia the ttate of (mame the State,) hereby offer to fur- n’sh, under your advertisement dated (date of ad vertisement,) acd subject to all ths requirements of the samo, and of the printed echedule to which it refers. all the arti:les embraced in Class No. (name the class,) for the navy yari at (mame the yard ) ao coding to said schedule, viz: (here paste on the printed classfrom the schedule, and opposite each erticle eet the price, and carry out the smount in the cotumns for dollars and centa, and foot up the ageregete amount of the bid for the c!a s,) amount- ing to, (here write the amount in werds J propute a: my agent, (here name the agent, if ene is required by the echedule,) for the supply un- der the classes miscellaneous. hy a non-resident of the place of delivery; and, should my offer be ac- cepted, I requst the contract may bs prepared and sent to the navy agent at (name the agency) for aig- natures and cert ficate. (Here the bidder to sign his name.) FORM OF GUARANTEE. The undersigned, (name of gusrantor,) of (nama. the town,) and State of (name the Stat -.)ard (name of second guarantore, &c ) hereby undertake that the above named (name the bidder or bidders) will, if his (or their) offer as above be eccepted, enter into contract with the United States within fliteen daye after the date of notice, through the post office, of the acceptance of his (or their) offers before men- tioned. Witness : (Signature of guarantors.) I certify that the above-named (here rame the suarsoctors) are known to me to be gocd and re spcnsible guarantors iu this case. (Signature. | To be signed by the district judge, district attor- ney, collector, navy agent, or some person known to the bureau to be responsible. FOR PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Bricks ftone Yellow-pine timber tpruce, hemlo-k, or pine Lime Class No.1 2 Cement Gravel and eand Slate Iren Steel Files Paints, oils, and glass Ship chandlery Stationery Wood Hay Provender Charcoal Tron casticgs Removing ledge Constructiog rewer FOR BOSTON. Bricka Stone Yellow-pine timber bs “ lumber Oak end hard werd tim bor and lomber Whits pins, spruce, j -niper, and cy- press timber and lumber Lim: and hair Cement Gravel and sand Blate Tron, fron spikes, and nails Steel Files Paints. cils, and glass Ship chandlery Hardware Stationery Hay and straw Provender Charcos] Pecking Tron castings Pomping ecaine and Pumps for dry deck Btesm engine for ropewalk NEW YORK. Bricks Ftone Yellow-pine timber « “lumber Oak and hard-wood timber and lumber White pive, spruce, juniper, and cy- Fres: timber and lumbsr Lime and hair Cement Gravel and sand Slate Tron, fron spikes, and nails Bteel Files Paints. oils, and glass Ship chandlery Bardware Stationery Hay and straw Provender Chareo: a] Belting. packing, and hose Copper and composition nails Tron work and iron castings + Mrchinery and tools Fir: engine and appurtenances ies rooaes. Ae wits unner’s house, island, complete Gun carriage she, of iron ‘ ° Qakum shop of iron Class No. SESLLSRELS FOR PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD. lamt $ finand bord wood timber and Jumter Iron, on rpikes and nails Steel Files Paints, of's an’ giess Sh'p chandl-ry Hardea' Bratiwery Fire wood Hay aod @traw Charecal Beliiv: king and ho-e Coper: and comporition Bails Machinery and Tools FOR FORT MIFFLIN. Bricks Yellow lumber ox bard wood inter a Whi'e pine, spruce, juniper, - Press timber and lumber’ Lime and hair Grevel and sand Blate Iro9, iron spikes and nails Ship ery FOR A&YLU¥. omen 4 S=Sen 3 Seonssemewe Tron snd neile Paints, oils and g'ass Files Lumber Provender Fire wood Chercoal Stationery FOR WASHINGTON. Bricks B8te: ne Y6liow pint Timber Osk and hard wood timber White pine timber and lumber Lime and hair Gravel avd sand Tron, iron spikes and nails Bieel Pig fron Kik jes Paints, cils end glass Ship chandlery Hardware Stationery Fire wood Charcoal Belting, packing and hoes NAVY YARD, NORFOLXS. Bricks Stone Yellow-pine t'mb:r Yellow pine lumber hard wood timber White pine and juniper timber and lembsr Lime Cement fad Slate Iron, iron spikes and na‘ls Eteel Building of magasine keeper's house Files + Paints, oils, and glass Ship chanilery Herdware Stationery Hay and straw Provender Charcoal Belting and packing Coppsr and composition na‘ls Tron castings Machinery end tools &team engine for dry dock FOR PENSACOLA, Pricks Stone Yellow-pine timber Ye!low-pine lumber Oak and hard wood timberand lumber White pive, spruce, janiper, and cy- press lumber and timber Lime Cement Cockle shells Blate Class No.1 Dm HAM Iron, iron spikes and nails Fteel Belting. packit g, hose, &o Copper and composition nails Iron castings Machinery, &c The schedule wi.] state the times within which articles and materia‘s will be required to be deliv ered; and where tho printed schedule {3 not used, the pericds st+ted in it for deliveries must be copicd in the bids. All the articles which mey becon:rect- ed for must be de'ivered at such place or p! in- cluding drayega and certing, to the po where used, within the nary yards, rerpectivel 2 for which the offer is maie, as may be directed by the com manding cfficer thereof; acd all other things being eaal, prefererce wil! be given to American manu fectures. No article will be received after the expi- ration of the period specified in the schedules for the completion of del'veries, unless rpecially autbor- ized by the depertment. It is to be provided in “he contract, amd to be dis tinctly understood by the bidders that the amount and number of articies enumerated in clasres head- ed “miecel'aneous” are specified as the probable vantity which may be required, as well as to fix data for determining the lowest bid; but the con- tractor is to furnieh more ¢r less of the said enume rated artic! and in such quantities, and at such times as the 1% or commandant may require, such increase, however, not to exceed one third of the quantities stated, (and requisitions sent through the post office sha!! be deemed sufficient notice) du- ring the fical yesr ending 30th June, 18'6; snd whether the quantities required be more er less those epecified, the prices shall remsin the seme. All the artic'es under the contract must be of the best quslity, delivered in gocd order, free of all and every extra charge or expense, aad subject to the in- epeetion, count, weight, or measurement of the szid savy yard, ard be in ell respects ratirfactory to the commandant thereof. Bidders are re: to the yard fcr pl-n*, specifications, or samples, and a fur- ther desoription cf the articles. tractors for classes headed “miwsilaneous,” who do not res.de near the plac where the articles are to be deliv. ered, will be required to name in their proposals an agent at the city or principal place near the yard of delivery who may be called upon to deliver articles without delay when they shall be required. Ap >roved sureties in the ful] amount of the eon tract will be required, and twenty per cemtum ag additional security deducted from each tun til the contract il have been completed or can- celled, unless o:herwise authorized by the depart- ment. Qn classes headed ‘ mircellaneous” to be de- livered as required, during the fiecr] year, the twen- ty per centum retained may, at the discretion of the commandant, be paid quarterly, on the frst of Jan- uary, April, July, and October, when the deliveries bave been rat the balance (eighty per cen*) will be paid by the respective navy agents within thirty days aftar the prerentation of biils, in tripli- cate, duly vouched and approved. No part of the per centum reserred is to b» peid until #11 rejected articles offerei under the contract shall have been removed from the yard, unless 8pe- cially au‘horized by the department It will be = din the -ontract that {f default shell b+ made by the parties of the first part in de liveriogall or any of the articles mentioned, of the juality and at the times and places above provided, then ond in that ease the sa will forteit and pay t» the Uhited States, as }i juidated damager, ssumof money equal to twice the amount of the contract price herein agreed vpon as the to be roe ee the ac! = delivery thereof, w! la’ed damages ma: recovered from time to time as they eccrue. d The sureties must sien the contract, pnd their re- pmergeed certified fo by a navy agent, ool'ector. ict ettorney, or eome other person se)isfactorily known to the bureau. It is to be provided in the contract that the buresu shall hsv: the power of annulling the con- tract, without loss ord mage to the government, in case Congress shall not have made sufficient appzo Priations for the articles nawed, or for the compl~ tien of the works nese eo iscligecoen a advertisement is based, snd shall ave wer to increase or diminish the quantities named hig plete oe _— , cen! Persons whose offers chafl be accepted will be no- tified by letter through the which notice post thell be considered sufficient; ard ifthey do not enter into contract for the suoplies specified within fifteen days from the date of notics from the bureau of the acceptance of t’e'r bid, a ¢ mtract will be be made with some otner nor the gusrantors of such default bidder will be bela re sponsible for all delinquencies. All offers not made in strict conformity with advertisement will, at the option of the bancon, Bal Oaly whose offers me: acoapti notified and contracts will =f wd ae tuieatien as coop thereafter as may be practiceble. may 2-lawéw TROUPE OF .~TURKISH MAGICIANS, who are now playing with such sg success in ia, will soon appear in “ve amie” iat” KEMPTON, Agent. ANNIVERSARY CObhCERT DULON CHOTR ASSOCIATION. HE UNION CHO!R ASSOCIATION respect. H fully announce their first Anniversary Concent, to be given in the Smithsonian [nstivution on MONDAY EVERING, May 7, 1855. when they will present the Cantata of THE PILGRIM FATHERS, With Orchestral Accompaniment, including @ Grand Piano Forte. The Concert will be un“er the direction of F. A, TUCKER, Conductor of the Association Tickets £0 ce tw be bad at the stores of Tay- ior & Maury, Hilbus & Hitz, and « ther principal book and music stores in the city ; also from leaders of the various Choirs belonging to the Association. No tickets will be sold or money reccived at the othe numb’ rs of tickets is limited, and each will be accompanied ot ~ — programme, con- taining the words of the Cantata. Prof Scueet will preside at the Piano Forte ap 30—e j—eot kd ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. The Grand and Astounding Dramatie DIORAMA OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, AND DESTRUCTION OF veo gi NOT & PAINTING. Will be open for exhibition on TUESDAY EVE- NING, May Ist, and continue every evening during kK. Salecen WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY after- Roons, at 3 0’clock. - Doors open at 7—to commence at 8 o’cloek. Admission 25 cents—Children accompanied by their parents half price. ap 26—tf FOR MOUNT VERNON AND WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. 1 The Steamer THOS. COLLYER ‘will make two trips to the above pla- eal week. > Washington at 9 and Alexandria at 986. gens TUESDAY. May Ist, and FRIDAY, Mav 4th. ° ——_ the privilege of hite House, where they ‘The trips will give the spending the day at the a ee er ity of wild flowers cane . e round trip to Mount Canes and the White House, $1. To the White House 50 cents each— Children half price. The Boat will return to Washington about 40’clk pm. A good band of music will accompany the party the above tri WM. SOKE will furnish a Plank Shad Dinner at the Pavilion, with all the delicacies of the season, and collations for those wishing them. ap 28 - 5t GRAND EXHIBITION AND MAY BALL, AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE. ROF. H. W. MUNDER takes pleasure in announeimg to the puble that his Grand Exhibition and May Ball will take e at the Na- tional Theatre on THURSDAY EVENING, May 3d, 1855. The most extensive preparation is being made, which will render this the most magnificent entertainment that has ever been wi.nessed in this city. The Parquette will be floored over from the entrance to the foot of the stage, throwing the en- tire Theatre into one immense Ball Room, which will be decorated in the moet ous manner. A ‘Throne for the Queen of May and her Maids of Honor will be erected on the back of tiie stage, orn- amented with flowers and banncrs, surrounded by scenes of a Fairy land. . The Exhibition in preperation for this occasion cannot be excelled. either in point of beauty or the manner in which the dances are executed. ‘The following is a programme of Dances: 1. College Hornpipe, by 4 masters, . El Bolero, by 4 misses, chucha, by 5 misees, Pas Styrian, by & miss and master, La Smolenski, by 2 misses, La Fille du Savateur, by 3 misses, Cracovienne, by 2 misses, . Scotch Dance, by 4 misses, . Styr-an Waltz, by 2 ladies and a gentleman, . Fischer’s Hornpipe, by a master, El Jeleo de Jeres, by a miss, . Grand Shaw! Dances, by 24 misses; in which is the crowning scene, the grand march, and ascension upon the throne, and grand final tableaux. The Flower Dance, by 32 misses, from the age of 5 years up to 16, as introduced by the wonderful Viennoise Children in this city in 1848. It is comprised of 16 arches and 16 circles of Roses of every variety and color. This dance presents one of the most imposing spectacies ever witnessed on or off of the The boxes will be reserved tor ladies during the exhibition, efter which the floor will be cleared for the whole company. Notwith: ing the enormous expense attend- ing th’s exhibition, the price of tickets w be as usual, only $2—admitting 1 gentleman and ladies. Private boxes may be obtaimed by calling on Prof. M.,athis Saloon, corner Pa, avenue and ITth at., from 4 to 6 o’clock p. m. ap 1—dtd LL STRANGERS visiting the City should see Hunter’s Cata- Ingue of the Curiosities of the Patent Office. Also, his Description of Powell’s Great Picture. feb 23—3m* Serre wre BE O8T.—A large BREASTPIN, containing hair. The name of the owner is engroved on the back. A suitable reward will be paid on leaving ¢ ae a may 13? FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Will be opened on Thursday morning, Ru. 3a a gf ey yd th Dry Good store of 4 a eas cortment. of FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, to which the attention of the Ladies of Washington and its vicinity are respectfully called. GEO. F. ALLEN, m 1—at* Penn. avenue, next to 10th s reet. GREAT BARGAINS N_LADIES’, GENTS’, MISSES’, AND CHIL- DRENS’ BOOTS AND SHOES,—The subseriber being compelled to remove from the store he now occupies, offers ge ent well-assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES at greatly reduced prices. All persons in want of the article wil! find it to their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere A. Hl. SLOAN, No. 304 Pa. av., near 10th st., north side. may 1—f POTATOES—POTATOES. N board Marrietta Burr, now nearly duc, 500 O bushels White Mercer, of superior quality and sizc, which will be sold to arrive. ALso— 200 bushels whiie Maine Mercer 500 Do _ blue Mercer, or Perch Blow, large. All of which will be sold in lots to suit the pur- chaser, on reasonable terms. Cali and them, at seems’ NB. HARTLEY'S, L141 Water street, may 1—lw Georgetown. _ SPLENDID PAPER HANGINGS. T is with pleasure that JOHN DAVIS announces I to his old friends and the publie that be bas re- sumed his old and familiar occupation of PAPER HANGING, having opened a new store in the* ‘Star Buildings, near the corner of Eleventh streetand Pa. avenue, where he wil! be found all the ime himself and keep on hand a well selected assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, &c. ; _ All work entrueted to him in hie line of business will be promptly and feithfully exe uted to the en- tire satisfaction of Uhose for whom the work may be done. i“ espectfully invites all his former friends and Bw clens oat "pe public generally to give hime eall at his new siore — see if por <a it is line to suit their tastes wan! ger we JOHN DAVIS. eS ee ARPER’S MAGAZINE for May is re- ved at SHILLINGTON’S. Lesiie’s Ladies’ Gazette of Fasmon for May, coa- taining all the late Parisian styles of Spring and Summer Fashions prmtaleg~: bcbevane for _ ams ne Pumam’s do do Emma Harper’s Story Book, do Kenneth, by Miss Young, author of Heartsease and the Heir of Recliffe Blackwood’s ey aed for April Hardships of an Heiress, by Ms. Gor: Temptaton, by the author of & Howaré, and Stanfield Hall Grace Lee, by Julia Kavanaugh, author of Nathalie Banker's Baughtrs, by Reynolds l All the new published received immediate- ly ~eceee ea 7 Saisie i Stationery e SHILLINGTON’S, Bookseller, Building, cor Pa. av. and 4}4 st may l-& KS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. Opened ona iy enenge es of C 0580 Good Clocks $1 25 Fine Gold Watches, . warranted. a cheaper ihan ever. Call and see for yourselves at J. ROBINSON’S, A No. 349 opposite Browns’ Hvie' } may l—dim