Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1855, Page 3

EVENING R. Local Intelligence. BReaxina Jai —To say that the jail isa weak, insecure structure, is to repeat res of which everybody is aware, and that inmates Sometimes escape, is a truth equally as well known. Within the last four montis as many S—— have effected thir escape, but owing the vigilance of the keepers and the pelice, three of them were arrested and returned to their old quarters. We allude to Lucas, Um- berfield, and Murphy. ly the “blue jag” has been condem: by gtand juries, and the public press has urged on the erection of a new building, with a view to safety and to health. Any ingenious inmate, provided with a hard chip of wood even, can scrape away what is called mortar, but which is mainly loam. and thus loosening the bricks, effect an opening in the wal s for escape. Often such operations have been discovered. The prisoners are like rats in this respect, and encounter there no obstacles which they cannot surmoun', always excepting the eye of the guard. But, without further preliminary, we state bens pee about noon, a young man, con- victed at the late term of the criminal court on the charge of malicious mischief—boring holes and cutting he door of Mr, Linthicum’s store in Georgetown with a view to burglary. and sentenced to three years imprisonment in jail, slipped out quite i iously. Fight or ten prisoners, who, during the day, are privilege i to enjoy the promenade of an up-stairs passage, set themselves to work, and, by means of a small piece of iron and an old door bolt, loosened the bricks of the wall on the north side of the building; hiding away the refuse dirt in their elop buckets and floor sweepings. Having performed this part of their programme. they patohed the place with white paper, making use of soap to makeit adhere, and employing lime. which is used as & purifier, and which they sleked to hide the edges of the paper, and to blind suspicion. Watching a favorable opportunity, the loose bricks were removed; two of them were firmly tied to the end ofa blanket and thrown over the wall, as an anchor; the other end of the blanket was held by ‘the toys” in the pas- sage. Thus a blanket bridge was formed, from the “hole in the jail wall” to the yard wall, and over this bridge the young man con Victed of and sentenced for malicious mischief —calling himeelf William White—crept like scator monkey. Reaching the wall in safety, he let himself down into the street, and fled the premices. As soon as this fact bocame known, the alarm was sounded.» A guard who had gone to dinner was sent for, and lost no time ia re- turning. He summoned three negro men in the jail, to his assistance; and they forthwith secured the prisoners before they had time to follow White's liberating example. Ose of the prisoners, named Garner, had torn off a bar of iron from the door, and placed himself in a striking attitude wi:h it, but the exhibi- tion of a revolver in the hands of officer Bell, at once enforeed obedience. Ata late hour yesterday, a small piece of tin, was taken from another of the prisoners, who had commenced sawing away some of the Woodwork with it in further prosecution of their plans of escape. It requires the utmost vigilance of the keepers to secure their prisor- ers, owing tothe insecurity of the building We do fervently trust thatthe next Congress will make better provisions in this respect, and erect a jail which shall be plaster ss well rook. To relation to the escape of White: Directly after it became known, deputy marshal Phil- irs, and officers A. R. Allen, Cox, and Keese, together with Mr. Latruite, one of the keepers of the jail, started in pursuit, taking the direc- tion o! taville and Annapolis Junction, but dividing into par About half-past nine o'clock at night, the fugitive was inter- cepted near the former place, safely, as he perbaps imagined, walking over the road. “Who are you?” asked an officer. -‘ Wm. Johnson,” was the reply. “Where do you live?” “In Washington, when I'm at kome.”* “Where is your coat?” ve got none” Just at thie momont Latruitecame u ying, “ You're the very man we want,” The pris- oner was secured and returned to jail at half- past one o’clock this morning. It wes aseer- tained that the fugitive, after his escapes, pro- ceeded to and concealed himself in the woods in this vicinity until dark, when he started on his journey, so soon brought to an abrupt ter- mination, as we have already related. Scspar Scroot Exnisttioy.—One of those delightfol entertainments was given, last night, in the E-Street Baptish church, by the pupils of its Sabbath school. All the seats om the lower floor were densely filled by both adults and children, and the galleries, too, presented @ large array of interested spectators The Pieces selected for recitation were highly ap- ropriate and instructive. It appesred io us, owever, that some of ths children were either much embarrassed, or had not thoroughly learned their respective parts. This was more especially the case with the Jads: but, on an average they all performed creditably. As heretofore, the gizis seemed to enter into the exercises with wore spirit than the boys. The singing was sweet and touching, and doubtless the auditory would have applauded had it not been rendered in a house of worship. Every body retired, evidently pleased with what they had seen and heard. Such exhibitions have a refining tendency, and we always love to see the “little people’’ enjoy themselves in this innocent manner. The school is in a flourish- ing condition, its superintendent and teachers devoting themzelves to the commendable work ef instruction with profit to themselves as well aa to the tender objeots of their charge. Hanes Conrvs Case.—We heretoforestated that four U. ilors, named Richard Bid- dle, Samuel Kays, David Hazard and John McNenny, had made application through their counsel, Charles L. Jonos, Esq., to be brought severally before the Cirsuit Court on a writ of bh the Norfolk navy y: and the last two were tried by a court martial at New York, by or- der of the Secretary of the Navy, and convict- ed of the — charged and sentenced to service at hard labor in the penitenti of this District. Not having, as they pay de convicted of any offence punishabi im prigonment at hard labor under the laws of the U States or District of Columbia, they pray writs of habeas corpus may issue to bring them before the court; and, if it shall be found that their confinement is illegal and contrary to law, they may be discharged from Samant in the penitentiary. «@ Morning, the four sailors above alluded to, were brougat into the Circuit Court by the warden of the penitentiary. Chas. Lee Jones, Esq., argued in their be half, and was replied to by P. B. Key, Eeq., for the United 5 = 3 aded ; the court regervin i decision in this case, which will probably be pronounced next week togeth ith that in relation to Wella. - a 3 — ing been concluded, the Bap Bors.—We hear frequent complaints that boys are in the habit o assembling near the public echools, disturbing the educational exercises. For some months past, an uoprin- cipled company of male jnveniles have taken Poseession of the premises of the Fourth Dis- triet Sehool, on the Sabbath, jaying cards in the yard, and otherwise vio ating the holy day. On several occasions empty whisky bot- tles have been found there. Not | ng since the bo jjured a brick wall to the extent of resence of a police officer might, effect a reform in that neighborhood. Wasatnctom Aqvepucr.—The laborers at the Falls, who had struck for higher wages, returned to work yesterday morning at old rates The miner who was killed in tunnel No. 3, by a blast, was buried yesterday at Rockville One of those who were red will probably lose bis eyesight, being very badl about the face. One was able to wal terday. The other ofdanger. 4 out yes- ere not considered out ey have medical attendance Tue Manive Bano will perform this even- ing at (he President’s grounds. ‘The weather being clear, bland and beautiful, will, in ad- dition to the music, no doubt attract an im- arse Sesemblage of listeners and prome- mpl Hitt. = arate negations a ly gaining favor. evenin; an immente crowd smembled at Ona’ Fellows! Hall to witness it, and gave the most unmis- takable marks of their approbation and de- light. The exhibition ia extremely interest- ya and As a work of art it is beautiful, and as a of mechanisii really astonishing. It cannot fail to attract attention wherever it may be opened. . Ovr Music-Lovixe Reapers should not fail to remember that the anniversary concert of the Union Choir Association will be given on Monday evening next, at the Smithsonian Institution, when the beautiful Cantata of the Pil Fathers will be presented. Secure your tickets in time, a3 none will be disposed of at the door on the evening of the concert. — Bospgry.—Everybody who its the City Hail, knows Susan For, ar table colored woman, who keeps a refreshment table in the yestibule for the accomodation of hav- ing business at tho Court House. She last ao sustained - ard of Met ten bottles of , some rogues hat open the door of the littleroom in whisk che keeps her store, and carried off the property. Szconp Warp Nourmatrons —At a | of the Anti Know Nothings of the Secon Ward, held at Harmony Hall last night, to nominate two gentlemen in the place of Rob- ert Farnham and Henry A. Willard, declined, Thomas J. Fisher and Ferdinand Jefferson were put on the ticket for Common Councill, and Mr. Clampitt for Assessor. j.CRURCH or tHE Ascunsion.—The Washin; fon correspondent of the St. Louis Republican speaks in exalted terms of the music of the oir of this church, and the eloquence of the pastor, the Rev. Henry Stanley. Gen. Jacon P. Cuase was this morning ad- mitted to practice in the Cireuit Court, on the motion of M. Thompson, Esq Tue Srrest Licuts.—M. Editor: Allow me, through your widely circulating journal, to call the attention of the city authorities to the singular fact that, upon almost every dark apd disagreeable night, the citizens are de- prived of the benefit of the gaslights; whilst, upon comparatively clear nights, light is fur- nished in abundance. For what are these lamps intended, if not for the benefit of those who may be obliged to travel our streets at night? And ze on last evening of rain, mud, and pite! a, not a light was to be ssen, except before one or two of our prin- cipal hotels, and in the window of an oova- sional store! The luckless wight whom busi- ness called abroad, was left to find his way as best he might, and the gas was preserved for some fairer night. Itis to be hoped that those who have this matter in charge will more properly attend to it. Civis. May 4, 1855. Warca Hovse.—There was aclear record on Friday morning, no one having been brought ther by the guard. Last night, however, aman named Brown was “ picked up” for making crooked “‘lines’”’ in the streets, The poor fellow was ‘‘out of sorts,” a bad ae “‘ecin”’ in his pocket, and on a “batter. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. City Councils— Metropolitan Railroad— Cargo of Sugar, &c. Gxorextown, May 5, 1855. But little business of moment was transact- ed by either branch of our City Councils last night. A message was received from the Mayor, ting that he had received four proposals for keeping the public pumps in repair, each of which was so very indefinite, that he had net as yet been able to determine who was most entitled to the contract; laid on the table. Also, one covering the letters of resignation of W. T. Edes, E. Chapman and Evan Lyons, en of the Board of Appeals; laid on table. Mr. Osborn, from the cemmittee of ways and means, reported an ordinance authorisi issuing of six per cent. stock of the cor- poration to the amount of $1,744 50, to reim- burse certain losses sustained by the commis- si the sinking fand in making demands agains corporation ; passed. Mr. Myers, from the committee of claims, to whom was referred the claim of John W Boteler, of Philadelphia, for printing plate: &c , for Ellett’s plan of cy 2 asked that th committee be discharged from the furthe: consideration of the subject; which was granted. On motion of Mr. Osborn, a m was sent to the Board of Aldermen, proposing a joint meeting of the two Boards, on next Tues- day night, fer the purpose of electing a board of appeals, and codifiers ; which was responded to by the Board of Aldermen informing the lower Board that they had consented to go into an election, at the time designated, for board of appeals, but not for codifiers. Both Boards having adhered to their disa- greement relative to the salary of mescenger, a committee of conference, consisting of Messrs. Myers, McCan, and Cameron, of the Council, and Messrs. Lyons and Waters, of the Alder- men, was appointed to take the matter into consideration. The Board of Aldermen had under consider- tion a proposition to increase the appropri tion tor the benefit of the town schools; which was discussed at some length, and then post- poned for two weeks. The Boards then adjourned to meet on next Tuesday evening for the election of board of appeal: Our subscription to the Metropolitan rail- road continues tobe the primcipal topic of con. versation with us. While all agree that its construction is of vital importance to the fu- ture prosperity of Georgetown, there seems to b vision, in regard to the proper method jing the means to do me are a lit- the man in the fable, whose wagon the mire, and thin! at we should 0 effort as a corporation, but call first on Hercules to as:ist, while others again think that we (as a corporation) should first put our own shoulders to the wheel in good earnest, and never faulter, and when once the work is fairly started, there will, doubtless, be a superabundance of help to keep it going until the point of destination is reached. Our own own opinion is that, as the benefits to be derived by our city from ics construction must necessarily be of a general character, that the burden of its construction should also be of a general character, and 2s this canonly be effected by our corporation adhering tena- ciously to its obligations in the premises, which have been on three occasions sanctioned by a large majority of our voters, it would be a1 dal for us now to throw obstaclesin its way b any unnecessary Celays or attempts at repudi- ition. We do not e that the property in our city has been by the last assessment in- flated beyond its realvalue. It is well known toe one that house rents of every descrip- tion have advanced during the last few years from fifty to one hundred per cent. The inference, then, is certainly a fair one, that property has advanced in ratio in the same proportion; and, as we are confident that it will be found, when the returns of the assessors are all in, that thevalue of the prop- erty, real and personal, will amount to some four to four and a half millions of dollars, in. stead of two and a half, which must neces:a- rily reduce the rate of taxation for the current — of our corporation. Our doctrine is to adhere to, and meet promptly our mt subscription to the railroad stock, even increase it, if it should be found actually ne. cesgary to its completion. The most beautifal cargo of ever seen landed at our wharves diso! ed fi the brig Fidelia, of the Mess: line. Thecargo is from Porto Rico, and was selected by Capt. Hicks, of the brig, and certainly reflecte credit upon his judgment. These sugars will offer a rarechance to the retail trade. Flour market this mo: firm at $10. Some holders demanding 24 But little arriving; stoek on hand mach lighter than bas been known in Georgetown for many years at this season. No material change in grain. Very little ot any kind arriving. we have now being fariiinezon receives all the new Books and W fasten |. He ‘t for ‘. M ‘and our readers will find @ f00d assortment of Blank Books and Stationery at Odeon Building, cor Pe, avenue and 63 st, ion o other and bis Dg | K street, between 9th ; MARRIED. ad by the Rev. Mason Noble, Mr. TLLTAM. BM. MCCAULEY to Miss VIRGINIA iN. the 3d instant, by Rev. R. L. SEPH EB. on to Miss MARY E. 8! of ‘a. at the Capitol Hill Pateonage, Day, CHARLES J. IHRIE, + ds to Miss MARGARET R. MAR- iy: © and Trenton, N. J., papers copy.) On the 3d instant, at St. Mary’s Church, by Rev. Mc. Alig, ADAM KESSLER to Miss MARY ANN" MART E, all of this City. Wanta ANTED—A WOMAN AS A COOK, washer and ironer—one that can furnish good re- commendations as to capacity and good characte: will be employed. Apply at 342% N. York avenue, may 5—3t* ANTED—A SITUATION BY A YOUTH, who is willing to make himself generally use- ful in some occupation, writes a hand and eon- versant with figures. Best references given for chiracter. Address ‘‘P T J,” through Port Office, wi ns may 5—lt* ANTED IMMEDIATERY—TO GO IN THE country, five or six Brick Moulders an! La- borers, to make 400,000 Bricks. Best workmen are wanted. Enquire at 656 corner of South B street and New Jersey avenue, Capitol Hill. may 4—2t* THOMAS E. KIRKLEY. ANTED—A PARTNER TO WORK A Stone Quarry and contract for sale of Stone to Government and others, there being now great de- mand for stone. This Quarry is immediately oppo- site Georgetown. Large shanty, blacksmith shop, and every implement on the spot. Tis quarry fur- nishes the best and largest truck Stone, &c. A chance is now offered. Cail or write to LLOYD & CO, Fifteenth street, oppo. the Treasury. may 3—tf 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 wi it interest. Apply at the Union Land Office, Tih st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. ap 28—3m JOHN FOX, Sec ANTED—A COMPLETE FILE OF THE WEEKLY (Washington City) STAR since its publication ds the present date, for which a liberal price will be paid if sent to this office. ap 3—«f Boarding. OTIC £.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and s baths and every attention to render it most agreeabie to her boarders. Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 414 st. ap23-—3m OARD, &c RS. BATES, on the south west corner of Pa. avenue and 9th street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to ren- der those comforte ble who may faver her with their patronage. p 6—tf TSkt AND FANCY NOTIONS suita- ble for presents, in great variety and at low pri- ces, at LAMMOND’S, 7th st. may 3—3t MISS LANPHIER & MRS. DITTY WILL OPEN SUMMER MILLINERY ON SATURDAY, 5th instant, may 3— MILLINERY. . MISS MANSUN will open SUM- MER MILLINERY directfrom Ne York, on SATURDAY, May 5th, at her new place of business, second store east of the Post Office, Bridge st. Georgetown. may 3—3t* J.B. THOMP£ON, MERCHANTTAILOR, Has removed to his old etand, Moffit’s Building, 4X sgn ty door north of Shillington’s Bookstore, where he Would be picased to serve his friends and the public. may 3—2w J HAVE just received a beautiful assortment of WREATHS, ROSES, JAPONICAS, SPRIGS and LEAVES suitable tor Festival occasions. A. TATE, 314 Pa. avenue, bet. 10th and Lith sts. may 3—S MAY BALLS. A CARD. E subscriber respectfully informs his friends ind the citizens of Washington of the removal of his Blacksmith Shop on 1 Ith strect, to south side ind 10th, and hopes bya strict attention to business to merit @ liberal share of patronage. Cc. L. ROGERS. may 3—3: OST—DETWEEN 11 AND 12 O'CLOCK, A Plot of Ground, the lots front on Second and D streets. A suitable reward will be given if returned to the owner’s shop on Seventh street, between F and G. E. E. TRUE. may 3—3t* CAKD.—Purchasers at the sale of dry goods at Hall & Brother’s on 7th street, are notified that their Goods are now ready for delivery, and they are respectfully apr to call for them with- out delay, AMES C. McGUIRE, may 3—d Auction: er. U.S MARINE BAND. Ts undersigned would respectfully inform the Military, Firemen, Clubs, and the public gene- rally that by applying to him at the Marine Bai acks, or at his residehce, on E, between 9th and 10th sts east, or by note at Hi'bus & Hitz’s Music Depot, they can obtain the services of the ine Band, or a portion of it either as a brass, or cotillion band, which will embrace Louis Weber’s unrivalled paity. F. SCALA, Conductor and Leader of Marine Band. ap 30~1m* THE COLLECTOR’S SALE F CITY PROPERTY FOR TAXES, as advertised in the National Intelligencer, will take place on MONDAY, May 7th, at the City Hall, in the Aldermen’s room, commencing at 10 o’clock. The list embraces a large amount of property in all parts of the city, and the occasion presents a fa- vorable opportunity for ail persons desiring to make safe and profijable investments. Persons intendin, bah af faxes on property advertised, are requeste: to do 96 beforh the day of sale. may 3—td R. J. ROCHE, Collector. REESE’S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING DEPOT. HE subscriber re+pectfully announces to his friends and the public in general that he has - ceived the first lot of tbe celebrated DODGE'S DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics? Insti- tute, and is now prepared to furnish all who may favor him with a call. His stock of GAS FIXTURES are unsur- te passed in the Distr With his corps of competent workmen he prides himself to fill any orders in the PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING line with promptness and despatch. 4g@-All work done warranted to give complete satisfaction. JOHN REESE, may 3—tf cor. Sixth st. and P: enue. PAINT AND OIL STORE. M.T PARKER, HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, OUISIANA avenue, between Sixth and Sev- enth streets, No.60. Residence No. 320 C street, between Sixth and Seventh. han added to his present business the sale of PAINTS, OILS, GLASS and PUTTY, in small or large quantities. The attention of housekeepers is particularly called to the convenience of this arrangement as they can at all times procure HEARTH and other MIXED PAINTS, of all colors, made ready for use by a PRACTICAL PAINTER, Orders ptly attended to and respectfully so Meited. CHEAP FOR CASH. may 2—Im POTATOES—POTATOES. N board Marrietta Burr, now nearly duo, 500 O bushels White Mercer, of superior quality and size, which will be sold to arrive. ALs0— 200 bushels white Maine Mercer 500 Do _ blue Mercer, or Peach Blow, very large. All of which will be sold in lots to suit the pur- chaser, on reasonable terms. Call and see them, at N. B. HARTLEY'S, 111 Water street, Georgetow! MRS. L. ALLEN, No. 305 Pa. avenue, between a: *) and Tenth streets, south side, Will open on Saturday, 7th instant, a most extensive and beautiful assortment - ILLINE aod poor be _ gee potted Crape an rass Linen |, including Straws of every description. Also, Misses’ Dreas Hat _ Flats, &c. L. ALLEN. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 9. 0. F LABARRE, corner of Tenth and C sts , who e° is @ practical manufacturer in metal, has an Sssoriment of Silver plated NUMBERS of various patterns He will make numbers for houses, hotels pews in Churchs, and for hacks, to suit ail and is confident at the low price they will be made that it will suit the purchaser. ap 16—Im E. H. BATES, POLICE MAGISTRATE, FIRST ST., NEAR PENNA. AVENUE, Oonv g and Bounty Land Ciaims attended to may pring | subscriber being compelled to remove from For Sale and Rent. M®s JANE SHANKS, No. 100 Bridge strect, Georgetown, has several fine rooms to rent, ith board, or she will rent the wholo house, fur nished. may 5-—3t* ——_—____ OR RENT— A NEW THREE-STORY PRAME House, with page basement, containing nine rooms, with pimp ‘Xcellent water in the yard, situated on 22d street, First Ward, near intersection of K — hetero et gg Pe a tenant the terms wii lerate. lyon the premises, or to R. A. WATERS, at his Printing Office, D, betw. Sth and 10th sis. one mays iee pee esata ee ee et FS RENT—THREE NEWLY FI NISHED Brick Houses, containing nine rooms, kitchen and cellar each. They are handsomely finished centré piccés, martte mamtels, and contains merous closets ahd other conveniences. Rent month. For further particulars enquire of RS. MORRISON, corner of K and 14th sts. may 5—eolw* ee ————e F°% SALE~—A CONVENIENTLY AKRANGED Frame Dwelling, within two squares of the Treasury ment, containing 8 rooms. Al two or three frame tenements in the neighbor of the West Market. The above will be sold low for the cash, or on a long credit. S For terms &¢., arply to J. E. CLOKEY, oh D st., between Fourteenth and Fifteenth sts. may 4—3t* GOMS FOR RENT--I HAVE TWO ROOMS for roomy whieh would be suitable for Patent Agents, beiag directly opposite the Patent Office, on Seventh street, the second house from G street. For particylars enquire at the corner of 7th G streets. CHA may 4—3t* $$$ Aco FRAME HOUSE, WITH BRICK back building and lot adjoining, on the corner of 14th and D streets, in Square 256, t Lot No 5 will be offered at private sale, until! May 15th, and if not sold will be sold at public auction.” Apply to . ANDREW J. JOYCE, may 2—tf . No. 477 Fourteenth et. ROPERTY IN FRANKLIN ROW FOR SALE The second house from 13th steet, with a two story back building and cellar, containing 12 rooms, 10 with fire places, Juding kitchen, brick carriage house, and stable w three stalls; fronting on K Street 79 feet 11 inches and running 140 feet to a paved alley -ontaining over eleven thodsand square feet ofground. ‘The house can be viewed from 12 to 2o’clock each day, and terms made known by the occupant. ap 30—6t* serie nee Se le, Siete ES OR RENT OR SALE—THREE MEDIUM- size three-story Brick Houses on the corner of 9th and N streets. The cofner one is euitable for a grocery or any other kind of a store. The houses are new, having been finished this spr: For fur ther ooee enquire at the corner of 12th and L sts, No. 382. ap 30—Iw OR . SMALL FRAME two-story House, No. 479 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 2-1f OR RENT.—T wo handsomely furnished Houses, containing 15 rooms in one, and 9 in the othrr, in a desirable location fronting on public square, one square from Lafayette Square, on H, corner of H and Eighteenth streets, with bath rooms, &c., will be rented on reasonable terms to good tenants. ap 13—1m* OR RENT—THE STORE HOUSE NOW OC- cupied by Barnes & Mitchell, on Pa. avenue, between 8th and 9h streets. Possession given on 15th May next, on which time the present lease ex pires. Apply to JAMES DIXON, Exq., of this city, or the subscriber, “Cottage,” Montgomery county, Md. THOS. CONNELLY. ap 23—1f R% RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Tuble and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. ap9 HY FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought atthe exceeding low price of $75, payable $3 per month. Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. ‘ALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND NEAR the City, at Private Sale—For sale, four very de- sirable and eligibly situated tracts of Land, contain- ing about fitty acres each, partly in Montgomery county, but principally in Washington county, 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 soil is excellent, and well adapted tocorn and wheat ‘The situation is prominent and healthy, 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 beautiful counsry res idences. A plat of the property can be seen at the office of the subscriber. John Parker, Esq., living adjoining, will show the property to any who may wish to see it. EDW. SWANN, No, 126 Louisiana avenue, near City Mall. ap 20 -e02m OR RENT—TWO PARLORS CONNECTED with Bed rooms, and one sing'e | room, all handsomely furnished and reg convenient, are for rent Pa. avenue, opposite Willards’ Hotel, 215. Terms low. Apply to the premises. may 3—eo3t* TH. FRIEBU2. r) OR RENT—FIVE NEW THREE-STORY brick Dwelling Houses on 9th street west, be- tween D and E streets south, opposite to the Giace Church, finished in good style, and containing sa- loon parlors, Fix chambers, dining room and kitchen each, with stable and ample yards, and will be ready for occupation by the 15th June. To punctu- al and careful tenants the rent will be very low, Apply to CHAS. 8S. WALLACH, Opposite the West Wing of City Hall. ap 25—e04w } UILDING LOTS FOR SALE.—A VARIETY Building Lots in the vicinity of te City Hall. Also, in all other parts of the city, on accomimodat- ing terms. Enquire at Mrs. ADAMS’ Boarding House, opposite to Browns’ Hotel, to be scen from 8to9am,or3to4pm. Also, an address through the Post Office will receive attention. mar 5—eo2m DAVID MYERLE. OR RENT.—FOUR NEW AND CONVENI- ent Brick Houses, brown mastick fronts, con- taining parlors with marble mantels, dining room, kitchen, servant's roém, aud five chambers each, and situated on Thirteenth. strect, Island, near the ublic grounds, convenient to Pa. avenue and the Departments. Rent very moderate. Apply at R. H. CLARKE'S office, corner of Sixth street aad Fouisiana avenue, or at D. B. CLARKE’S Drug Btore, Eleventh street, Islan I ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. $150 a year will be received for the reni ot those new and convenient cottages at Kendall Green, with two acres of ground, stable, wood shed and other conveniences attached. Pumps ot 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 departments. To secure the advantage of this at reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the undersigned, either by letter, or at his house at Kendall 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 WM. STICKNEY, No.4, Kendall Green, id quarterly in advance. ind ES FRANKENBERGER. terms. N. B—Rents apr 9, 1855—1 SR SPLENDID PAPER HANGINGS. T is with pleasure that JOHN DAVIS announces to his old friends and the publie that he has re- sumed his old and familiar occupation of PAPER HANGING, having opened a new store in the ‘‘Star Buildings, near the corner of Eleventh street and Pa. avenue, where he will be found all the time himself. and keep on hand a well selected assortment of PAPER HANGINGS, WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, &c. All work entrusted to him in his line of business will be promptly and faithfully exe_ uted to the en- Le satisfaction of those tor whom the work may be jone. He respectfully invites all his former friends and customers, and the public generally to give hima call at his new store and see if he has not some- thing in his line to suit their tastes and wants. may 1—d2w JOHN DAVIS. LOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. C Opened this day, bay! different styles of C.ocks Good Clocks $125. Fine Gold Watches, $22; warranted. Jewelry cheaper than ever. Call and see for yourselves at J. ROBINSON’8, No. 349 opposite Browns’ Hotel. may l—dlm GREAT BARGAINS N_LADIES’, GENTS’, MISSES’, AND CHIL- DRENS’ BOOTS AND SHOES.—The 1 ent well-assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES at greatly reduced prices. All persons in Serge! the hie will find it to their advantage to call before purchasing elsewhere. A. H. SLOAN, No. 304 Pa. av., near 10th st., north side. may J—f SUPERIOR SODA WATER. TS subscriber would most respectfully tnform his former patrons, and the lovers of superior Soda Water generally, that his founts are agan in operation, and in order to keep up his weli earned reputation of keeping the best 30DA WATER and ropes delicious S{RUPB in the wie td Ga ese (if poesible) to have it stl! better than heretofore. 0. BOBWEL! the store he now occu; Offers his pres Corner Maryland ay., and 7th ap 2-1m in. By CO; W. BOTELER, Auctto: ALE OP BAY HORSE AT AUCTION.—ON TUESDAY morning, May 8th, at 10 o’clock, I shall sell, in front of my store, one fine bay riding Horse, about nine years old. C. W. BOTELER, may 5—d Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. BANK OF WASHINGTON 8TOCK $ 1 200. ‘Auction—On WEDNESDAY, the 7th instant, we shall sell, at our Auction Store, at 5 o'clock p. mn. " {91,200 of Bank of Washington Stock. Sale positive. — N & SCOTT, Auctionee! may 5—3t ——) SES By GREEN & 8COTT, Auctioneers. ROCERIES, LIQUORS, STORE FIXTURES &e. at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, the 9b instant, shall sell, at 10 o’clock a. m., at the Grocery Store of Mr. Wm. H Clark, at the corner of 12th and B streets, near the canal, a large and excellent assortment of Groceriés and Liquors, viz: Tea, Sugar and Coffee Boye a Tobae and Be, Soap, Starch, Salt, eco gars Spices of every deecription, Brushes and Brooms Ropes, Blocks, Boots, Shoes and Hats : Orockery and Btonewate Wood, Willow and Hardware Liquors of every description, in bottles and casks, some of which are very old, and fins Molasses, Oil, Vinegar, Mackerel With a large tot of other Groceries, which we deem uoncessary tO efrumerste Also, the Store Fixttires, Tea Canisters Placform and Counter Scales Fine Iron Firepzoof Safe, nearly new Mahogany Writing Desk Stand Casks and Stoves Terms : All sums of and under $25cash ; over $25 acredit of 2and4 months for notes satisfacturily endorsed, interest. 5 GREEN & SCOTT, may 5—d Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT, Aactio rs. EVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, 18th instant, we shall sell, 2t 6 o’clock p. m , 34,237} feet of ground having a fromt on C street south 148 feet 5 inches, 9th street east 283 feet 10 inches. The above described property is handsomely lo- cated, distant from the Navy Yard bvt a few min- utes’ walk. Terms: One halfcash; balance in one and two years, the purchases to give notes fur the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, Auciionecrs. wa-The abeve sale is post; til WEDNESDAY, 25th inst., ssme hou! » GREEN ap 18—eo&ds &e-The shove sale is farther post- poned until THURSDAY, 3d May, at same hour, when it will positively take place GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. is farther post- poned in consequence of the rain, until TUESDAY the 8th instant, same bour GREEN & SCOTT, may 4—d Auctioneers. BY J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ‘ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT PUBLIC Auc' —On THURSDAY afternoon, May 3d, at 4 0’clock, at the Auction Rooms, I shall seil the ful'owing di bed Lots, viz: 5 Lots 26 a Square S88, on 2d street weL near E s‘res Lot 11, in Square 299, on Maryland avenue, near 19th street Lots 16, 17, 18 and 16, ia square south of 562, corner of 2d and H str Lot 15, in square 584, on Virginia avenue, betw. Ist and 2d streets west Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4,in square 867, on north A st., between 6:h and 7th streets enst Lot 10, in Square 558, on New Jersey avenue, between K ca L streets north Lot 8, in Square 694, corner First st. eist and D Street south Lot 1, in Square 29 Lot 25, in Square 5 West half of Lot 4, in Square 41 Lots 3 and 4, in Square 1,036 Lots 5 and 15, in Square 1,058 Terms: One-fourth cash ; the balence in 6 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 28—d Auctioneer. ae The abo postponed un- til MONDAY, May 7th, same hour JAMES C. McGUIRE, may 4—d Auctioneer. By J.C, McGUIRS, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF HOUSE AND LOr newrthe Navy Yard.—On FRIDAY afternoon, May 4th, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, the subscri bers will sell, by virtue of a deed of trust, aged the 26th March, 1852, and duly recorded in Liber J A. 8., No. 40, folios 319, &c., one of the land records for Washington county, Lot No. 1, in Square 926, situated at the corner of G sireet south and 9h st. east, under a ground rent of per annum for the ried of ninety-nine years, from September 18th, fest, with the improvements, consisting of a two story frame Dwelling with back building. Terms at as eee NO. W. Me! 5 ” RICH H. CLARKE, § Trustees. JAMES C. McGUIRE, mar 94—lawkds Auctioneer. wa- The abov: til FRIDAY Sstrent y ni , . Mc RICH. H. CLARKE, 5 Trustets- JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctiozeer. XTENSIVE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY at Auct'on —On FRIDAY, May llth, commenc- ing at 12 o’clock m., I shvll sell at my Store, the following named city property, vi Sq. 1072, Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16,17 and 18 « 604, “© No. 3, containing 6,885 sq. ft. “ 117, Nos. 28 and 29, each contain 7,042 ft. «369, Nos. 41, 42 and 43, each do 1,623“ “ do 5,068% “ &G@ The above may 4—d “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ & “ “ No 2, Nos 3 and 4, cach No 5. Nos 27 and 28, each No 14 Nos 6, 7, and 8, each No 4, No2, No5, No4, - No 18, —— by two two-story rame houses No 19, —— by ‘four two story rame houses 543, part of Lot No 25, improved by two two- story frame hou:es 543, Lots Nos 17, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 154, “ No 10, containing 2.861 ~ ft. 154, No ll, do 10,850 do 238) Noll, do ‘728, Nols, do Nos 7, 8 and 9 , Nol 174, the whole square 140, Lots Nos 29 and 30 n. of 650, Lot No 1 535, part of Lot No 7 . 755, subdivision of lots 1 and 2, 5 lots, contain- ing from 2,000 to 2,700 755, part of lot No. 1, containing 3,000 feet 755, do ¢o 1,3 lots, containing from 1,- 800 to 2,800 ft do 4, containing 6,100 ft co do 8 do 8,200 do do do 7, adjoining do., 32 ft. front on Second street 754, half square, embracing Lots Nos. 1,2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, containing 57,- 009 feet 684, of Lot 7, containing 6,000 ft 723, Lots6,7and8, do 24,120 do 685, part of Low8, do 630, do ~ y 630, do 3, do 2,984 do 574, valuable corner facing Railroad Depot con- taining 4,300 ft 117, Lot No. 8, containing 7,044 ft _ 492; Lots Nos 8 and 10. each containing 3,415 ft 648, the whole squar do 58,750 ft 323, part of Lot No. 5 and the whole of Lot 6, containing 7,613 ft 100, Lut 27, improving with two two-story frame houses 544, Lot 9, improving with one two-story frame house 541, west part of Lot 9, containing 1,493 ft 616, Lot No ll do 9,000 do 1109, Lots Nos 19 and 30 980, the whole square do 1093, Lot No 13 do 4,350 do 1093, do M4 do 4,901 do 1010, Lots Nos 1, 2, 16, 17 and 18, containing from 9,427 to 11,400 feet N. of 1026, Lot No 1, containing 12,233 ft 724 do 198, do 8442do 1032 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, eontain- ing from 4000 to 4,316 ft 154, Lots 3, 4, and !2 779, Lot No ll, containing 5,000 a 956, tbe whole square do 61,211 do 1005, Lot No 12, do 7,800 do 1007, Lot Nola, do 6,756 do 437, sop ees: 11, improving by four two-story ram ses : “ q 11, 752, 752, 752, do “ “ “ t e hou: Terms liberal and made known at sele. Catalogues descriptive of locality, front and depth moe oven pe eg be ready for distribution on jay. “ee ¢. W, BOTELER, may l—eolw “ath Auctioneer. TELEGRAPHIC. | DAILY EVENING STAR. Arrival of the Catawba at Hew Orleans. New Onteans, May 4—The Catawba, with Havana dates of the Ist May, arrived here t- day. The news is unimportent. The San Jacinto was in harbor, bat would leare on the 2d for a’ cruise. The Princeton had gone to Key West. The Cyane and Falmouth had not arrived. Gap- tain MeCallogh, of New Orleans, had not yet been released from prison. The Weather at the South. Couvmara, 8. C., May 5.—After a protract- ed drought we have at lest been favored by copious rains, which extended throughout Alabama, Georgis, and South Carolina. Departure cf an Atlantic Steamer. New Yorg, May 5.—The St. Louis sailed tc-day with 96 passengers and $148,151 in specie. New Orleans Markets. New Onveaxs, May 4.—Oott. nis sales for two days 5,000 bales ph me 9 for the week 9,000 sacks; stock on fhand, ex- clusive of shipboard, 26,000 sacks. . , Baltimore Markets. Bartixorn, May 5 —Fiour is frm this ° ing; sales of Howard street brands at $10. The receipte of wheat are light; sales of red at $2 402$2 50, white $2.452$255. Oorn is firmer; sales of white at $la$1.02, yellow at the same rates. New York Markets. New Yorks, May 5 —Cotton is dull, and de- clining. Flour has advanced 124 cents Good Obio, $10 12¢2$10 31; Southern is firm—saies of 900 barrels. Wheat is firm, and tending upward ; Southern white, $2.60. Corn bas advanced—sales of Western mixed at 1148115. Pork is fi-m, with an u) * is firm, and tending i changed. and in moderate demand st previous rates. Whisky is upward and higher; sales of Ohio at 39 cents. New York Stock Market. New Yore, May 5 —Stocks are lower Money is steady, Sales of Erie Railroad, 434: Cieveland & Toledo Railroad, 781; Reading Railroad, 854; Canton Company, 26; New York Central Railroad, 92}; Virginia 6’s 97; Miscouri 8’s, 933. LOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS a want a good Clock, warranted to k 5 eal at the store of J. ROBINSO) 320 Pa. ave., oppo. Browns* Dove NEW GOODS FOR THE LADIES. TAKE this nity of announcing to the la dies of Washington and vicinity that I am now ‘ning & large areoriment of Bonnets, Ribands and mmings ot every variety, consisting in part ef Neapolitan Bonnets, plain and fancy form, @2 25 10 English do do 50 to 98 one and plain Straws of every description, from 56 cents to 1 50 scat an = I would cali you attention particularly to my rortment of Misses’ Bonnets and Fiate, both Leg- horn and commen straw. My assortment of Ribands is complete, compris ingallco'ors and styles, from 18% to 75 cents per yard. Do not negiect looking at these Goods at the ear- nt : F. MYER, Agent, tiest opportu may 3 - e« 13 opp. Centre Market. BONNETS, FLATS AND RIBBONS. | E have on band a very laree ani general Mfg ty BONNETS, Children’s PLATS, Boys’ andj Men’s RATS. Also, a handsome assortment of Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, Flowers, Wreaths, Taritons, Mar celline Florances, Rushas, &c., to be sold at our y usually low prices. W. EGAN & SOW, 323 «. side Pa. avenue, near 7ih street. ap 30—2w HOSIERY, GLOVES, pclae ve just received a very large & { Ladies’ white, camer slate, black, brown broidered and open ed hose. oe 's white, brown and mized Hose and half Hi nd boys? white, brown, siete, black, fan- cy striped and opera worked Hose and half Hose Ladies’ kid, erik aed Cotton Gloves and black silk mitts Micses and Boys’ white and colored silk, kid, and bread Gloves and black siik Mitts Gent's kid, silk and — — eae We would invite special attention and well assorted stock of Ladies’ and Children Hosiery and becempe — the —— eee ia this city, and will be sold at very died W. EGAN & SON, No. 323 shady cide Pa. avenue, betw. ap 30. Q2w 6th and 7th strects PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. E 7 the White House Pavilion, eo Vernon, Fort Washington, or other places on the river. The White House Pavilion tenow open for visi tors. It is a beautiful place for pleasure trips; has a fine Ball and Dining room, also, a new Ten Pin Alley. or For paruculars app'y to the Present of the Company, or the Captains of the Boats” Mr. WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments onthe boate, and prepared to furnish parties on the beet terms. ap %—2m MISS CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL, Pleasant Grove, Seventh street Road, 13; nities from the City ef Washington. if tyes 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 avsil them- selves of its advantages, should make as qarly an ap iCALION Bs ible. Mimne coeenat instruction wril be and com; lete,and will embrace all the English Mune’ Frosch end Lede” Musie, Frenc’ ‘Terms made known on application to the Princi- pal. ap %—2e* NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS BETWEEN WASHINGTON § BALTIMORE. After this date, the in fr Washington at 6 a. the in from Peitimere at ton, oN ScxDaT a BE OISCONTINUED. The only Train, for, on Sunday, from Washi , will be that leaving at 4.30 p.m, and from Baltimore at 4.15 4. x. The Train from Washi connects at the Washington Junction with the Express Train leav- ing Balumore at 5.10 rp ™. for Wheeling and the Wet. JOHN H. DONE, mil—l& Master Transportation B & O. ER. [(Unipn, Georgetown Advocate, and Alexandria Sentinel copy.) ARPERS’ MAGAZINE FOR MAY— Emma, being No. 6 of Harpers’ Story Books. Just receivedby TAYLOR & MA Y, may 1 Bookstore, near ROM LONDON, received by the last Steamer, Hand Book of Familiar Quotauons from Eng- lish Authors, ¢ i The Rejected Addresses, i edition, 37¢ selected from the — Chesterfield and George Selwyn, by Hayward, 37c¢ Common Blunders in speaking writing, by C. W. Smith, 12c Mormonism, from the Edinburgh Review, 37¢ Velarquez 7 His — by pt Machenzies Diction: yon: a peeer doading yy Archbishop ys Richardson on the Study 3k ~ va f English, vast ank nt, renc! The Angler and ht Friend, by Jona Davy, 1 #0 may 2 ANCK TAYLOR. HE HEALING OF THE NATIONS. - a eh TON. ppendix by N. P. Reece _ for a diffusion “s ew York. 1 large octavo volume. For sale at TAYLOR & MAUR HAIR WORK. ENTS of Hair, such as Bracelets, Chat- wo Chainey Breastpins, Earrings, Pinger Rings, mage to order, of any desired design. ‘All orders faithfully attended to. Specimens may be seen at store. SEMKEN, No, 330 Pa. av., between Mh and 10ch sts, Mar #0 Iss ME IF sei DAREA ae table tor beginners. to Misa ——. of Goa éwn, by Prot. W. Bi at er HILBUS & HITZ’S Music Comer Pa. av. and m. 515 ep. u. for Washi st. may 2—