Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1855, Page 2

‘ VENING STAR VASUINGTON OTT WEDN 8DaY AFIEXNvON. AGE*TS FOR THE «TAR. The following persons are authorised to contract for the publication of adver- tisements in the Star: Philadelphia—V. B. Patwer, N. W. corner of Third and Chestnut streets. New York—S. M. Pernyeus & Co., Nassau street. i> ADvERTISEMEN’g should be handed « by 12 o'clock , M., otherwise they may © ot appear until the next day. —_——_-e—-_—__---- Brrhti OF THE Bowel 8G PRERS The Union notices the recent letter of the Hon. A H Stephens, of Georgia, on Krew Nothingism, praises the soundness of bis views, and regrets his retirement from public life. We regret sincerely that the limits of our space make ft impossible for usto re podlich the letter of Mr. Stephens, which is reclly the mest conclusive and powerful exposition on the rulj-et weeverread It should be in the bands of every mav in the coun‘ry, and wo take it for granted that millions ef copies of it will be ecattered throughout the land. The Inteliigencer, sprabing of the effect of the Reciprocity treaty, sys: Tcis « recommendaiion of good sala, whether in pubtic or privace life. that thay are preg act with unyperceived benefits, yerlting good fruits not thougtt of tn their inception Thi truth is already exemplified in the Recipro- city Treaty, ~.d makes us more grateful to the euthors of that wise act and to sil those who wore instrumental in carrying it forward to its consummation. The leading recommen- dation of that diplomatic achievement wes that it cettled an old dispute and averted a» foreign quarrs!; but who supposed tbat it Was to ply our exhausted markets er fur- hy poviion of this tertile Union the f lite? Sech. however. froia the annexed extrac’ from the Newark Advertiser, ap © to be the fact May we ret epeat, * blessed are the peace uakers!” reciprovit, treaty hes had a fortu- mate begioring A fairer fie’d to test ite qualities could not be desired Canadian graiv and provisions are all wanted, end few will be out of ewper if bot», especially at the Presopt M ment. chould rise in abandaccs, Wo are in the mid: of a short suppiy of al- moet all tings edible. [his hag been the work of several years, till an abe@Mate dearth 18 Gpro a3 * * * . * “We need help in this ewergesoy from somewhero, and the sgrieulrural products of C nada come in opportunely just at this tims as are seasonable to save us not only from eizghe prices, buat weil nigh trom abso/ute We have land enough, it :sems, water te produce our: wn » UL more cen bo annexed or soue-! cn be dene by our own countrymen to ke-pu- fom tion, we shall be willi th er men t turned out oa s'ead of suger snd tobasoo, might de walcome to the Coufe teracy Any port in a atorm acd any warket in a famine” EF Col Kivvey wis broug't before Judze Kane of the United States District Court at Pr jade.) Lia jestordsy afternoon, and held in $4 500 security to answer a chargvof viviating the peurrality laws by fitting out a vessel in that i-trict to act ag inst Nicaragua, Itis alieged thet the vessel is at ‘bat port all ready to sai!, wil ammanition stores acd 300 men. Bail on the amcua’ named was entered by Mr. Presbury of the Girard House Hou (reo. M. Dalla: appeared as coun el for Col Kinney. Kesr ove tae Prsrrorm—Ou* of more than twelve million pacsecgers who were car- tied Juring the last y ar over sixteen of our main railroads, only twelve were killed, and Of the twelve ef vom were standing on the platform, when they mot their death. So says the report of (be Siate Eng:neer and Surveyor, an.. travelers on railroads should remember it, and “keep off the pla form” Ameest or Bskex —ibe ba k Grapetho: returned to New York yceterday siternoon, from the Canary Islands, with Baker, the al- leged murderer of Wim Poole The Grape- shoe arrived off Palwas in saveateen days from that port, and laid om and off till the Isabella Jewett bove in sight, when she boardedper and captured he fugitive, EBA vew «nd of guilictice has beon breusct ii uee at Gallatin Mississipi, where @ begro Dac wae standing on the lever of a cotton gio, with bis chin resting onone of the arms of the msin wheal and his back to the borses when, es be passed under one of the beams above, bis hoad was caught aud cut of PERSONAL. +++-Gen Jame> Irwin haz cffered to donate two huudred and Sf y acres of land in Centre county to the Penns: nia State Agricu!tural Society. for a Parmers’ High School. ++++It is etated in the newepay that Gen. Butler. of Kentucky. is talked of he next Democratic candida e for the Presidency ~ -++Rev. Dr Barry, Roman Catholic Viear- Generel of Savaneh. Ga . has been appointed Biebop ef that diocese, vice Bishop Reynolds, decesatd +++» A correspondent of the Buffalo Demoora cy says tbat he will prove by effidavite that ex Pres dent Pillm+-e has joined the Koow Norhivgs ibe Alvuny Journal copies ‘he cor- Tespouc nee of she Demecracy, teads the ‘jilm@.e a severe lecture. +++-Gon Leslie Coombs bas been elected President of the Lexington and Danville (Ky ) railroad +++. Edwin Forrest, the well-k-own Ameri- can tregedian was seized with an attack of erpoplexy, on Friday, from the effects of which be is still suffering. s++-R D. -beppard, of New Orlescs, has dovated two squsres of ground in the Third ors ristef thar city, for the erection of the Touro «!wsboures, and has further promised to don 0,000 \owards the fand-fur su-tain ing “ter they shall have been finished +++ Ip Cha'bamecounty,N C , Wi'tis Hestor was execu'ed last week for stesli lave. He devicd bis guiit, alleging that hee tahoe bim frow another for the sum of eight hund red dollars . Tax Foou’s Deata —A Mr Rogletone cently died in L ndun, «bo, in ien years, ie era ly »to up a ‘or:une of 150 000 pounds st. licg Pia: ee: aoe aoe ail To, © for the sake gratify’ iS Bppetice. In 1849 he se ually sobcesh the couk of Privce Potem; in Russi +, from bis service ile bat agent to supply hia . A single dish sometimes cost him nero ferlirg A rival of Apieius, bat than e }» be waited until ali hie patrimony was cousamed before he qu'tied life On the 15; of April, sotbing was left him but # sole ata y gnives, a shirt, and a buttered hat bougor a wo docck {vb the guines. which be bad served up in the highest style of the cule — art. He gave himself two hours of rest rac oe digestion, and then into we Thames from Westminster Badge $ ‘A<gTP. | of the United States, 18 too well known to re- AND Q9:8iP, | quires lengthened eee hicn bere: eee | hardihood, r Gtowth, tenacity i Gutta Percha —Some weeks Sineey we te0k| tis of propagation, ss well as ive unci ‘led ceoe:ton to explain to the Star's renders the | Lea ity and protection agaioet animals of vs. f:ot th t gutta percha musi soon oome to 6up- | rious kinds, its utility as a hedge plant no plant Indie rubber for nearly al! useful pur lonzer ree ca an wel ap Hest posea for which the latter has come exten- Bare tos farest beauty and excellence 2 no growlog near Bos'on, Philadelphia, Sively into use of late yeas. We uttered this | any Cincinnati, sewed asin Hentuoky, Ten opinion only after years of exporience in the | nessce. Northern Missouri, and, in short, in all use of both. The following official exposition |tbe Middle and Southern States Some of o3 Ew of test recently made with articles wanufage tared of gutta percha, sua talve our viows then expressed : batract of Pezsestiogs ef @ Board of Of- ficer a: Philadelphia, Ap:ii 12, 1855 : * * * The soard preceeded to examine the follo -ing articles of gutta parcha fabrics ted by the Vice Presiden: of the Nofth an Guta Pereha Company, viz: Knapeeck on ik; haverseck on duck; ¢ n- teen on duck, tank on duck, (43 gal- tous;) miitary shawi oo duc! » Cover, and caps; tent pancho; pistol alice; neck stock; large sacks for trans; ig Supplies. iese fab-ice were submitted to the follow- ingtes'e: Heat was applied to ihem at a tem peratuze of 150 deg Fahrenheit This did not oiten be surface cf the articles, or ren- der them: adhesive inthe feast. Thecan‘eens were then filled with épirits of wine, vinegar, lard oi! and warer, all of which e cubmit- ted to the cegree of beat uentioned above, aud the liqaor: kept in the cantoonsfor wen ty four hours They were not impaired by the high temperature applied to them, and there was no Lagi spots action upon the fabrics by either of the liquids. The resulte of the aforementioned experiments were 20 satisfactory to the Board tuat it was deemed important to ascertain what would be the effect of = long continucd high heat upon the fabrics. Arrangements were accordingly made by the Quarcermaster for applying this heat, and the Board adjourned io mest again on the 20th instant. Puraperpaia, Pa , April 20. 1855. The Board met pureaant to adjournment Present ali tho members, An examination was then made of severa) articles which had been folded and rolled up into a compres-ed package, as also the con teeng containing the liquids before mentioned all of which had been subjected for a week to continuous heat of from 100 to 150 deg. Fah- Te heit ina close room The articles contained in the package we, found to be not impaired by the action of the beat, and were apparently in the same state a- bafore being submitted to the test ‘There was a siight teste imparted to the of wine, but no change couid be per in the oil. vinegar, or water from the of the G@urts Percha upon thom. Sev. erai articles were also placed in an ice bouse. embedded in the ice. and after being kept tuere for several deys, were examined while it a very coid state, and found to be very pliable Several articles were presented to the board to day which are enumerated in the list before mentioned They aro = military cap, or pat of @ new pattern. a bridle rein, and sword seabbard. all made of Ga'ta Per-ba, All the teats tha: the board had been able ing the limited time it has been in session to apoly to tae fabrics presentel, has been pertec:ly satisfacie-y to all the members, and they would rse_mmend, for & practical service trial upon the frorti too aricies herei: enumerated to be placed in the harde of the trcops, tp order te asesrtsim whether they will prove serviceasie in the fieid Several letcrs from offices of the Army und Novy bavo been presented to the Board, whieb give the ro-vits cf their experience in the u-e ot the Gutra Pereha, all ef which are favorable Copies of shese letter are here«i h enclosed ibe Board would especially reoommend f.r tho ue f the enlisted mea the military sbawl, knapsack. havorsack, canteen, vailise. sek. cap and cover or ba? bridle rein, sad die bags, and sword and bayonet scabbards ‘The Board also recommend for ihe expedi- tion that bas been ordered into the plains under General Harney, the large sacks for } the transpo ta'ion of flvar, sugar, coffe med j ical and ordnance etores or othe articles that are liable to become damaged by expésure to moisture or the weather; also, the tanks for carrsing water or other li juids, and the waier buckets for the use of trains. In the eoonony of transportation, as in the preservation of the contents. these articies are regarded bythe Board as very superior to the wooden barrels, &o., or the ordinary cloth grain sacks. The Board in conclusion would up animously Tecommend to the consideration of the De the propriety ef adopting the new | ose litary hat presented by the Gutta ercha Company. It is believed that this hat, in addition to being water-proof, is much better adapted to frontier service than the cap at present in uze It has a brosd rim which will protect the head from the rain and gun, and can be compressed into any sbape withou: injury, and it is regarded as vet servicesbie he Boa-d having no further business be- fora it, adjourned sine die Signed by J. E Johnston, Lieut. Col First Cavalry; G@ H Crosman. Major and Qaarter- master; R.B Marcy, Captaia Fifth lofsotry. improvement of American Light-Eonses. We observe great activity (judging from the numerous notices to mariners in the seaboard @ommercial papers) in the renovation of our light houses along the coast. We note jaet now thoge fo- Chesapeake bay and tributaries. Deleware bay and tributaries, Vineyard sound and the Eastern coast generally. New ligh's in Charleston harbor, vis: at Castie Pi sey, Fort Sumter and the Battery; new bezcons on Morris Island and Sullivan's Island are, we hear, near completion. The futroduction ef the cota-dieptric or Fres- nel apparatus into our old lights in the bays, sounds and harbors, is working a great im- provement in the lights themselves, and at the same time reducing the annual consump tion of cil, wicks, and chimneys from seven ten hs to nine-tenths of the former consump tion! The Lost Ship Albany —Understanding that letters continue to be addressed to the Navy Department, making applications for allotments out of the pay of persons who formed part of the complement of officers and meowf this ill-fated ship, wo have a second time to say that no mere mcney can legally be paid out of the treasury to such parties, ag the ehip and thoze who weyt to cea upon her now stand formally recorded on the books of the Department as having been Jost at sea. The pay-rolis of the Albany to June 31, 1854, are in the possession of the prope- officers of the treasury, and those legally entitled, as heirs of persons lost en her, can receive the several balances due to individual sailors and officers on that ship up to that time. But no farther ‘ allotments” can now be paid. Con- gress at the next session will doubtless make some provision for the heirs of those lost on this ship. yee An Important Land Office Decision —As enquiries have been made whether entries of land u der the 3d section of the graduation act of 4th August, 1854, are assignable before the iseuing of the patent, we have ascertained that the following is the decision of the De partment on the subject : “As the rights 2 this act are per- sonal, and Ciecallar eokead settlement and cultivation already made or cont mplated, and as assignments of rights aequired under the second section are expressiy prohibited by the ‘restrictions and limitations’ therein re- ferred to. assi ute of entries under the third section will be wholly disregarded, and the patents i ii issued to th Osage Orange Hatges—The agrtoulturai | branch cf the Patent Office, in distybuting | the Ossge orenge seed, say of it : the-e fences have been standing for twelve or fourteen yeara, and ¢ branches have be Somes 86 interlocked. ded a8 they are by their enormous cpines no farm stock tan passthrough them They are also free from tho ettaok- of insects and animals of all kinds Propagation.—The Osagé orévge may Teadily bs propagated by from which it will grow sufficiently ¢ in three years to formahedge It sues best on land mod- erately rich—such, for instance, as will pro- duce good Indian corn; but it will grow in almost any soil that is not too moist ~The live of ground Intended for a hedge should frst be dug and weil pulverised—say from 12 to 18 inches deep, “two feet wide, along the centre of which the plants may be set When the Osage orange ia to be pianted as & hedge, if the <ubsoil Poor, it is reeom- monded to dig a trench in the direction of tho intended .odge, two or three feet wide and as many deep, and to fili up the space with good surfaces soil taken from the neigh- boring groond or elsewhere The soil in the trenoh Should be raised at least a foot above the adjoluing surface, to allow for settling; acd aloug the middle of this ridze the plants should be set from ene foot to eighteen inches apart Pthe seeds, before sowing, should be soaked in tepid water, in a warm room for three or four days; or they may be mixed with equal parts, by measure, of moi t earth, and exposed a~few weeks, in open boxes, to wintry weather, on the sun’ y side of a building, in order to freeze and thaw. [tis preferrabie to sow them early in the spring, in a garden or uursery where they will shortly after germi nate and form into young plants These should be caref lly weeded or hoed during the first season’s growth, and transplanted in the hedgo line in the month of Marchor April of the following year.” Soldier’s Extra Pay.—A soldior recently discharged in California, who would have been entitled, on an honorable discharge, to extra pay under the law of September 23. 1850, had committed an offence, for which he was tried, convic'ed. sentenced, and pardoned, all before the passage of the law—viz: between May 4 aud June 23, 1849—end he applied for bis extra pay, which the disbursing officer had declined to pay It was heid that the general effect of a par- doa was to restore the convict to a!l tho rights ke would bave had if the offence had not been committed. ‘ihere are exceptions to the rule, it is true~-as where a criminal has been guilty of perj sry a pardon will not quality him to be @ competent witness, or where the offence worked the civil death of the convict a pardon would not annul the second marriage of his wife or affe t the administration of his estate; but a cace like that presented by the soldier a2 not an exception, and his claim was al- lowed. e-pecially as no fault was alleged against him subsequent to the passage of the law giving the additional compensation. the Re-arrest of Col. Kinsey.—We have satisfied ourself that the recent re-arrest of Col Kinney, in Philadelphia, was based wholly on information in the possession of the officers of the law in thai city, who acted in his case only on general instructions long since given to them, to prevent theinfraction of the neatratity laws of the United States from that port. This re arrest at Philadol phia was, evidently, not anticipated at this point, though it is doubtless acceptable. The Current Operations ef ths Treasury Dopartment.—On yosterday, the 15th of May, her. were of Treasury Warrants entered on the books of the Department— for the redemption of stook...... ¥or paying Treasury debts ...... “or the Customs, For covering $7,201 50 2 859 87 23,253 26 from customs. 3,513 11 For covering i ary from Lands...... + 7,147 80 “or the War Deparimect......... 347,577 44 For repaying in the War Depart- MONE. .seeeeee-eeeereree + 306 426 79 For the Navy Department... For the Interior Department. ——— Farming in California. ff following is an extract of a letter from California to the Star dated April 14, ultimo, It is full of interest : ‘This country looks fine now, April 14, 1855 Evers thing is nm and flourishing, Chere has m an abundance of rain this spring, and it ia now raining like fan But Pe showers are mild and pleasant, no thun- er, Bi “3B ? There beco ah immense quantity of grain sown here this year, and most of it looks as fine as one could wish to see. People here bave a fashion of rushing into anything. and rushing every thing they go into, which people in other countries can have no idea of A farmer here will stake every- thing he has upon a single crop, without caring tothiuk of being able tosaveit. Ine deed, the matter of saving never seems to enter into their calculations. They put in gll they can, and can save it all. Farmers can do an immense sight of work here ia a year. Iwill give you an idea of ho« they work and what theydo. Ta re now, April 14, nearly or quite done sowing grain, and are plbnting late potatoes. By the time they are done with that, which will be about the firat £ May, it will be time to commence cutting y id about the first of Juse they com- mence harvesting and threshing grain Then they have June, July, August, tember, October, and generally a part of November to cut and thresh, and haul off that graio, and it takes them ali that time to do it I saw several thresbings io November last year, and they had then been at it steady for five months, During the whole of tha: time they do not expect rain enough to do their grain any ork It often stands in the field @ wonth after it ought to be cut; and often lays on the ground two months after it is cut They are no sooner done with their grain than they must dig, sack, aod haul off their potatoes, which is no small job. That being done, it is December; the rain should have come agein; and then they plough and sow as though they were at work for dear life, from ‘nat time te this So you see there is no lost time. A person’ can hardly lose ten days in the whole year on acooun of bad weather. Here you have one great secret of the success of farmers in California. AGRICOLA Miss Buxguey’s Boox.—The case of Misa Josephine M Bankley against De Witt & Da- venpert, for injunction ag to the work called “ My Book,” &c., was further argued before the United States Court, at New York, on Monday. An <ffidavit was read from Miss Mary Jane Upshur, of Virginia, who testifies that she is the autho of nearly the whole of the book, and that she undertook the task at the request of Mr Beale An affidavit was also read from Mr. Beale, of Norfolk, ec! that he and Miss Upsbur were the authors the book. Miss B. atso put in her affidavit. claiming to have written a great - portion of the werk, and all that other portions of it were written by Mr. Beale, at her dicta- tion “She aleo tcatifies that she was visited at Norfolk by Mr. Tisdale, editer of the New York C: , who brought 2 letter from De Witt & Daven; and 8 resommendsticn from ibe Hon Ulimsn, to endeavor to ectcle the dispute. Tbe court, after a: it from counsel, announced that it would reserve The Osage orange, the favorite hedge plant | its decision. GRORGETOWN CORRESPONDBNOB ‘ @noneatown, May 16, 1855 Basinets generally along our canal looks rather dull this morning This is attributable to the fact that the farmers generally along the line are too'Inuch engaged with their farm ing operations to attend to anything elee This little relaxation will serve to give time to those of our merchants whose business is con nected with the canal trade to make amp'e -eparations for the summer and fall busines . We discover tha Our friends, the Meecars. Rit- ter, are .urning ir to good adcount by seising upon it as asuitable timo to tear down, re- build and enlarge their storehouse on the canal west of the market. The exhinition by the Mission Sabbath School in the Me'hodist Church on Monday night, wasa very interestingaffair. The schol- ars generally. and especially :he girls, acquit- ted themselvesin a manner bizhly satisfactory to the audience, and oreditabie to themselves. We learn that the audience at Forrest Ha last night, to witness the diorama of the battie of Bunker Hill, was quite large, and that all were highly delighted. This master piece of art we would advise all to go and see for them- solves. We have been requested to call the attention of the proper au‘horities to the filthy condi- tion of the alley on the north ofsand peasisg parsliel with B idge s'reet betwe=n High 2: Congress As lime is plenty. cheap, and con- venient, and as the weather is getting pretty warm, it is to be hoped that some will be used upon the above named place without avy fur- ther delay, and before the health of the neigh- borhood is endangered. This morning, between 8 and 9 o’olook, as We were pissing by the wa oh-house, we saw some poor fellows who bad been caged during the night, striving hard to slake their thirst by thrusting their bills as fer as possible through the iron bars at the windows, and sucking the ccoling bevernge {rasgr) from & horse bucket, which had been kindly pa:ded up to them by some of the hands of the Union- tine stables, by u.eans of a leather strap. Let this poor unfortunaie class of beings be what they may, everything like cruelty towards them while in the custody of the ‘aw should be, as far as possible, avoided. while ak thing in the shape of cruely tends only to fuel to the fire of thei bad passions aud make them woree. Kind treatment often. like the rod of Moses, tends to soften them down and bring forth the waters of repontance. ‘‘ Deal gently with the erring,”’ is a wholesome adage. Up to the time of closing this letter the s‘eamer Powhatan, with the exoursionists \o St, Mary’s Kiver, has not yet made her appear- ance. We have loarsed, however. from a Teliable source, that the company assembled yesterday to celebrate the landing of the Ma ryland Pilgrims was much larger than was ever known before, and that the oration of the Hon. Jos. R. Chandler was highly interesting and well received by all present The flour market this morning is dull at $10 75, with oocacional sales (small) as wanted at thes figares for standard brands Wheat from $2 45a$2 60 for red and write of good qualities ; small sale yesterday of prime red #¢ $250 Sales, since our last, of 3.000 bushels corn at $1.06a$1 07. Spectator. A Veer Curious Case has just turned up in Philadelphia. A Mrs. Georgiana M. Bate, who arrived in this city from London a few days since, in search of her husband by whom she was deserted some twenty years ago, claims her long lost swain in the person of Jchn H. Bate, proprietor of an extensive ma- hogany yard. at 133 Hudson street, and ao- cordingly made acomplaint against him for abandenment Yesterday Mr. Bate was ar- rested and taken before the Lower Police Court, where he denied the charge most stren- uously. saying that although he was a native of England he never in the whole course of his lite saw his female accuser before. Mra Bate, however, insists shat the accused is her ; husband, and says thet about seven years ago she caught bim in Canaia. where he paid her handsomely for allowing him to go at large Mr Bate has a wife and family of grown up children now residing in this city. Al.ogetber the affair is a very curious one, and will no doubt be a matter of some grave consideration = which for tae magistrate to give his deci- on. as Porrrait or a Hussanp Porsonsr.—A cor respondent of the Cincinnati Times recentiy paid & visit tothe cell cf Mrs Riggan, the cold blooded murderess of her husband. He says: When I saw Mra Riggan this morring che was inhercell. I expected to seo a woman whose appearance would, insome particulars, at least. be in keeping with the horrible crime she bad committed. [n this, however, I was disappointed. She is quite young and has a coun‘enance beaming with swee:ness intelli- gence and innocence. She was engaged in fine needic work, hav. ing several table was vored to solace the weary h urs I did not see Mowry, who isin the same jail Taking into conside:ation the position of the parties, i: is one of the most singular cases of murder [ have ever heard of, and effords food for reflection or Epwarp Bransfigup Frou Hy 4 —Edward Bran-6eld, a yourg man, g at 66 Rozevelt street, received a bite from a terrier dog, about a month ago. at which time nothing serious was expected from it, as it immediately healed up. On Friday eee was suddenly taken sick with hydro- hobia. e His friends did everything that they could, but without success, and at lact were com. pelled to remove him to the New York Hos ital. He wa; put under the usual treatment ‘or such oases, but died this morning at a quarter past ten. It was a painfal sight to witness the victim in his last agonies; he would h wi and appear like a dog: his were strained te the at- most, a is mouth appeared as if he desired 2 do nothing but drink.—N. Y..Evening ‘ost. . Tararricay Ireus.—If marry an act- ress, aays O'Doherty, don’t let her be a tragedy one. Habits of ranting and whisking up and down with a long train betore a row of ‘foot- lamps,” are apt to cast an undue ludicrous ness (when transplanted.) over the -erious business of life. Only imagine a i cane delivered to the cook in ‘Kirg Cambyses’ vein,” upon the event of an undérdone leg of mutton at dinner: or an incarnation of Helen MoGregor, ordering the cattc be thrown alive into the cis ern, if a piece of muffin was abstrac- ted without leave at breakfast! SEVENTH WARD UNION ABSOCIA TION—A me€ting will be held THIS EVENING, at 8 o’clock, at Potemac Hall. Mem bers from other Wards are cordally invited. WM. COOPER, Seeretary. THE BIBLE SOUIETY OF THIS CITY has employed, for a sbort time, as agent of the Society, wir. Davin M Witsen, the well known and efficient agent of the American Trect Society. Mr. Wilson will call on the annual sub- seribers and usual contributors to the funds of the Society, who have not paid for the current year, and is authorize? to receive and hand to the Trea- surer, Col. M. Nourse, contributions with names from other triends of the cause. To view of the necessity for large and frequent additions to the stock of our own ss, and of the urgent calls by the American Bible Socie for aid in supplying desitute places, we bespe: for our agent & cordial reception 2nd liberal contri butions. JOHN P. INGLE, President. M. H Mixuar, Secretary may 1 a NOTICE—AN ADJOURNED MEET- = ing of the Anti Know Nothing voters of the Sixth Ward will be held on Thursday evening next, the )7th inst , at Anacostia Hall for the pur- pose of making nominations for Aldermen, Coun- cilmen, and Asse-eor. All persons favorable to. he cause are requested to attend AARON MILLER, President may 16—It ——20ux C- Buanpr, Secretary. may 15—3t* OOLSCAP WRITING PAPERS of the fir F sad also oCthe Ghetperkeae be theturegs, te eale er Weccee eae ren ema u we le mey 16 FRANCK "TAYLOR. FANS—FANS. Night and Jarge assortment of FANS, of every description, have just been received by F. F. MYER, Agent, No. 23 Pa. avenue, bet. &ih and Gib street, may 16—eco% Centre Market, OPFICIAL- Franklin Paérce, Prondent of the Unita! States of America, to all whom tt may concern: Batisfaotory evidence having been exhibited to me that Jomanyx Lepswie Haxxaxs Turers-x* has been eppointed Coast! of Bremen, for the port of Charleston, in State of South Carolina, t do hoe by recognise him as snch, and declare him free te exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to the Consuls of the most favored nations in the United States. In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to bemade patent, and the seal of the United States 10 be hereunto affixed. ti the — America the seven ANKLIN PLERCE. By the President: W. 1. Manor, Becretary of State. oR LE—A large grey Horse, perfrctly gentle. works well, and goes very pleasant under the saddle Sold for noi fault, as the owner bas no further use for him Price $160 Can be seem at Walker & Kre - mel’s Stabies “Enquire ot WM LATCHFURD, at Hasicp & Weeden’s Carriage Factory. may id RE WARD.—A small red COW, with + $ whit spot on the forehead, long high horns, ani eaeb of the ears cut twice, has, lett the owner, and five — 5 7 paid to an; bringing the «ame ba-k to 7 Person brine ON Hl KTER, Butcher, North Capirol, between L and M streets. my 16—*t* My o of NOTICE. Te Undersigned can acco nmodate partes wit! COACHES for pleasure tri Alse, 10 -nake trips oT ary fier nigh from the i 4 wa si apply to Mr. JO4N HOLBROOK, « the Sta-e Stand at the Capitol, or orders lefi at G. & T. Parker & Co.'s Store. WM. WHALEY. may 16—Im* MAD. FAVIER ESPECTPULLY informs the public of Wash R ington that she fias taken a h_use on Penney! vania avenue, south side, next the corner of 131 street, whieh she has fitted up for the accommoda- tion of a few techy tee those desiring furnishee apartments without 5 Mad F. hopes that her friends will continue to her the patronag: 80 liberally sestowed on her late busband. Having 2 few leisure hours she would give Iessone in French Lanuage. The Prench Langaage being exclusively epokeu i> her house, she affords a rare opportunity to those wishing a constant practice. may 16—eo3i* RUNAWAY ROM J. T. PRICE, of Alexandria, Va ,on Tues day night last, two negro boys, call themsrive: CHARLES and SANDY. When they teft. Charte- had on a giaze cap and bleck coat, and a gold ch tir and wateh ; be is quite stcut, and has or had as: ay on one cheek, but that may not be there now, ane auttle knock kneed, co; color. Pandy had or a cloth cap, brown with buttons on the sides, nor £0 well dressed as the other one, rather spare, and very dark ; he is about 14 or 15s ears of age. Charles is, I suppose, between 16 «r 17 I will give for their app ehension twenty dollar+ if iaken in the State of gore and forty dollars it taken in Marylan:, to Le delivered to me at H. & Johnstons, or lod) oe and notice given to m: at H 8 Jobneton’s, in Washington city. on Penna. avenue J. BR. JOBNSTON, may 16—4:* VARIETIES. Paces of Admission :—Orchestra. 50 cents; Par quette, 3744; Reguinr Tickets, 25; Colured G Nery 25, Private Boxes. #3 and #5. Seats may be se cured without extra charge; Lox office open daily from 10 to 3 o’clock. First Night of the Engagement of SHELDON’S CELEBRATED PANTOMI@ic AN» BALLET TROUPE! whose success in New York and Philadelphia has been unprecedented. The Troupe comprises the f followi1 ing artistes: MrG T =b-Idon, Mille Ca.arina, H Cailadine, Mille Marie, W H Reade, M’lle Lerisi, J Rudolphe, Master Jobn, Ln Petite KATIE, La Petite LAURA, the Baby dancers, who-e astoni- hing periormances are without a parallel. Assisted by an efficient CORPS DE BALLET! THURSDAY KV<NinG, May 17, The performance wil! commence with the Ballet Comique, entided VOL AU VENT, OR, THE JOLLY MILLERS. Overtare Orchestra Pas De Deux La Petite Laura & La Petite Katic Pos Styrien Mr Sheldon & Mile Catarina Song Mr Rudolphe Lich Jig La Petite Laura Pas de Matelot Master ohn Grand Pas 4¢ Quatre, Mr. Sheldon, Mr. Calladine, Milles Catarina und Marie Overtare eS Orchestre To conclude with the f-vorite Ballet of M. DECHALUMEAU. may 16 2* TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIRSIGHT. # ae, OPTICIAN, W ISHES to call the attention to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sicknes> and particularly f om glasse= injudiciously selected, to his superior SPECTACLES and GLASSES care fully ground by himee!f to a true spherical accuracy, and briltiant transparency, sui ed rrecisely and ben efici lly to the wearer according to the concavity o- convexsty of the cye. Very numerous are the ili ef- fects caused to the precious organ of sight from th: commeneement of using glasses in not being pre- csely suited, by the use of an fy and the ctice of many years, enabl s hiia to measure th: Peal distar-ce of the eyes, and su h glasses that ar? absolutely required will be furnished with precision and satisfaction J. T acknowledges the very liberal encourage meatalready obtained, nd further elicits tre pa tronage of those that have not yet availed ives of hie aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending the glasses in ure, and stating how manv incher the: can read this print with their spectacies, su be supplied with such that will improve their sieht Innumerable testimonials to be seen; and refer- ences given to m»ny who Rave derived the greatest ease and comfort from his lasses. Cireulars to be bad gratis, at his fice, No 512 Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows’ Hall, up stairs. Sir—Th Seatac ee setjne < ne ir—The you mi for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have ey ee irt. W. Tazewett. I havé tried a ir of Spectacles obtained from Mr Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my sight, and corresponding with his ‘escription of the focus. I recommend bim as a skillful optician. Herry A. Wise Mr. J. Topias: Sir—The pair of Spectacies you furniehed me yesterday are 2 seemginctd satinfactory tome They are very decidedly the best I possess, and I am th: owner of eight or nine pairs, carefully selected ir different places and from opticians recommended t. me on account of their fexsional standing ia Eng- land, France, and the United States I have been also plea-ed with your remarks and directions on the treatment of the > a for the purpose of pre- serving and — e sight. espectfully youre, Cras Catpwet, Professor of M. C., Louisville, Ky. Lrxcuaore, Nov. 10, 1854 vagal rs having furnished me with Glas ses, ave been greatly aided, (my vision having suffered ly from reading at night in my earlier life) it affords me the highest pleasure to say that | consider him a skil!tn! practical cian, and well prepared to aid those who «ay need his sional services. We. 8. — Elder of Methodist Conference. Witainetox, ¥. C , Jan. 27, 1854. ahs — 3 en ar Sir—I am to say that the Spectecies which I obtained from you rlirgaedars are entirely satisfactory. From an in the visual range of my eyes, I re eeeoere found zreat =. it in the proper focal distances affords me plensure to state, that by the aid of your 9 difficulty has been happily so that the Glasses you me are decidedly the best to my eyes of any I have ever yer used. ery yours, R. R. Duane, Rector of St. James’ Parish. Department of Interior. May 7, 1855. From natural defects unequal of my VARIETIES. pel yng erm wil! be opened for s monpae sD. ¥, Mey 14cm IVALLED BALLET SHELDOR'S URBIVA apenionei cee re vefore i" al . Ouver sawettles are in preparation, of which due "OWANTED-CTEN YOUNG LADIES for the Corps de Ral'et. Apply at the Bor offiee may 15—2 ICE!—ICE! 3E UNDERS'GNED having on hand 8 quantity of frst qostity ICE, offers it tor low in lerge o smell ntities ——— have not paced or eugared their eimmer supely would do we'l to call onthe ber befo ¢ doing 0. GEO. T. BLLIS. No. & & corner Bd and Payette streets. may 15—St $500 KEW ABD. “a4 NDRED DOLLARS given ee and « onviction of the rerson or persons who murdered William Osborne of Wash- ington county, District of Columbia, on or about the 8th day of February last, on hi. way fom the Co- na Mie 1 a Be mooe a Course Meershal of the District of Columbia. may 15—Iw PENCER’S SERMONS —SERMONS OF fue habed 8. Spencer, D.D author of “A ay ns — Sketches,” 2 larre 19m vols Preces Pauline; or the Devotions of the Aposue filial plety exemnlified ag vet aan ty jis Warner, author of . nd Cents,” ete. pee "QRAY & BALLANTYNE, may 15-3t 408 Sevenib strert. BE UNPER IGS ED are now working the &t Quarry formerly occupied eS J Wm B. Scott, = are prepared to fa nish OE: jt usual et rater a we uaval Mar UMPAREYS & WILLIAMS. Georgetown, May 15—lm* - FISCHER'S BAND FULLY ORGAN- ING now completed all my ys first rate B Aas and COTILLON BAND, Tam again ee ee ee nxcursion Parties bit Oma, Mite Bae and Serenades. All those in favor of a citizen’s coreg ew. ——e ; ss : our e@ eiprise, here in rr SHER, , P S.—This Band, under my direction, it regulariy uniformed, and trom a practice over twenty years 2 watisfacnon to every one Eko e, Pa. avenue, north side, bet. Kh and 10 h streets first door west of Iron Hall Ordere left with Messrs Hilbus & Hus 7 HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. establishment - he wn NO Oe CSUTIER’S SPARKLING SUGAR. It is fur beter than Mi eral Water in bottles, clita.er, and more convenient. may 14—2 TO THE LADIES. a HE under=igned is prepared to give lessons to ta- acs «nd children in all tinal of em! hair and fine needle work. Also, in Mantilias, Col lars, ard Sieeves will be embroidered promptly to ander. Stamping and Drawing done in neat : MRS P. ZOLLICOFER, 527 Maryland av , bet. 6th and 7th st, Island. may 14—St* AME TO THE yr on the Sth of / May, a dark sorr-1 Mare. spots on Gt hody. She ie about ten years old. ‘The. owner is requested to come forward, and take her away. J. W. MARRI Alexandiia co., nea Little Palls Bridge. mey 14—3:* )eRS NS HAVING CLAIMS agains { 8 balance duc from the Navy Department to the estate of William Dhu, deceased, iate a seaman on board the United Ststes ship Plymouth, are bere- by notified to present them at the office of Fourth Auditor of the Treasury, within two months from this date may 14—3t \{ CHUCCO BELTS foreai- at N LAMMOND’S, 7the:. ap 14-3 ORTH MONNAILES, Pures Combs and Ses Beshas'at LAMMOND’S, 7th st. may 14—3 MORE REFRIGERATORS. o UST received another fot of \ aterman’s Ventilated REFRIGERATORS, et all the vari- ous sizes and Kinas. Horizontil and Upright for dvrab lity, ay and convenience the best ar- ticle ever manufactured. Also, another Iet of Childrens’ GIGS, from Bush nel! & Tull, of Philadelphia. We respec fally invite acal! from those in want of such articles, feeling assured we can wake it ta heir interest to us. ae ener io ay OHNSON, GUY & CO, Pa. avenue, between 10th and 11th sis. may l4i—lw EADY MADE CLOTHING OF SUPERIOR Quality —Gentiemen wirhing to supply them- selves with rrady-made garments of fine quelity tor spring and summer wear, are invited to view our ex nsive salesrooms, where they will find every ve- Ty Of fashion: ble goods adapted to their wants. Also, youths’, boy-’, and children’s clothing, con- sisting of every variety of guvods, manufactured in the most substantial and durable manner. WALL & STEPHENS, Pa. avenue between %h and 10th sts. Al-o 394 I'a. avenue, 3 doors east of National Hotel. may 14—% TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND VICINITY. AMELIA PRIBRAM & SISTER, INo. 277 Pennsylvania . venue, be-, tween 10th and 11h streets, return cheir regards for the kind patron. ge beretofure be- stowed upon their efforts, and tak~ ‘be liberty of in forming their many triends that they intend ing their ~pring, Summer and Fancy BONN! . which consist of 250 pieces, besides « rich astort- ment of BTRAW tONNETS, &c. Thry are able ‘o cerve all sizes who are in want Of a tacbionable and cheap Bonnet. Cail and examine before purchasing eleewhere. may 12-lm SOMETHING N+ W U ‘DER TBE SUN. CHARLES WERNER. Peunsylcania avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. AB fitted up the commodious hall over his Res- taurant as a first class 1. AGcR BEER 51+ LOON, having pro ures a supply of every tuxury and comforts in first class establishments of the kind in the Nori:.ern cities. ll His RHINE WINES and French White Wines, ell as his Clirets, Segars Lager Beer, German, ielian, and Sw-itzer CHEESES, and indeed -f ev- ery other appreprime luxury in such an vstablish- ment, is unsul in this country. He solicits a call from his friends and the public. may 12-1 NEW POLKA. T= CHEVY CHASE POLKA, com; for and desicatedt Mies Sally D. Bradiey, by J. D. Saunders, Esq., of this city, whose coni| bave always me! with such great public favor ‘The merits of the piece are such as will introduce it among all lovers of music. P. ice 25 cents. pete Just published and for 5 ices & HITZ. The President*s Mounted Guard Quickstep, com- ome by the accomplished Fianist, Mr. Robert Hel jer, will appear in a tew days may 12 GLOVES, HOSIERY, RIBBONS, &c. OWN H. SMOOT, south side of Bridge st., near J Higk, Georgetown, has just received irom New York a» a ditional supply of— Taffata Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves Short and :ong black twisteu Silk Mitts eat “5s and plain Cotton Hosiery, every ve- Minses? ated Boys’ white, mixed and fancy Cotton Gents 4a" do Worked Swiss Collars and Ruffles Lace and French worked trimmed Collars teal Maltese and Imitation Laces. With many other desirable Goods, to which the atiention of cash or prompt customers is invited. may 12— J. H 8MOOT. STRAW MATT: NG. Lig received 4, 5, and 64 White and colered Mattings, which fam selling at the lowest pri- ces for cash or to prompt customers J. H. SMOOT, 8. side Bridge st., near High, Georgetown. may 18— NEW JEWELRY Woe mwas &c. M.W.GALT & BRO., are receiving daily large additions 10 their stock of new and elegant Sencey, Waiches, Silver Ware, &c. Purchasers have the advantage of a selection —_ acces enemas at latest styles, of the juality, fowest rat GUA, Sod ot WW. GALT & BPO., 594 Pa. av., between Sch and 10uh ots. R. JOHNSON. Common Couacii—SAMUEL PUMPHREY, SAMUEL &. TAYLOR, HENRY A. CLARKE. may 4—te AMPBELL’S ence; Ca Nolan on the ulations fur Yeomenry On’ ap 26 DICTIONARY of Miltary Sol History and Tactics =. eee be vPRANCK TAYLOR