Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1855, Page 3

f EVENING STAR. Looal Intelligence. given by the Frank. = Tas Bat cast Nicer, ry tertainment. The Hall—the stage and entire Parquet floored over—was arranged with in. comparible taste; the artisiio decorations be- ing the handicraft of the stcomplished artist, Lamb. The now suc'ion of the Franklin Com. pany was placed in the be-: ground. and manned by an uniformed cory .of minature fi-e- men ree: a Perhaps. Gfteen of }, Whose picturesq ‘titudes with a little 88 for the goddess, perched on the De acie of tse maeshine, added greatly to the effect of the brilliant scene when the curtain rose at the opening of the ball. There Were, of course, ® large nuwber of beautifal and gay young ladies present, while the surrounding boxes were graced by the presence of elder friends of the Company of both sexes, w ©, though de- clining the merry dance, graced the occasion with taeir presence. Nearly all the volunteer officers and Among the fat- the lat- ter we saw on the floor, of the— Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company— _J.T Suter, R Payoe, J. . Chancy, G. J. Suter, 8. 8; German re—August ' ook Arli Clab—e. C. Ecklof, A. Ecklof, H_C Kleiber Ben Franklin Target Company—Capt. A. Tait, W. H. Beardsley, J W Fulton K. Sechibler, 0. Lehmae J Heath. J Heift, A — R. G@. Eekloff, J. Ray, E. F Alexan- jer Marion Riflee—Geo. B. Bell, Jovn Lang- void, William Dowden, Chas M Murphey Good Will Clab—H Dubant, H.C Hatch. ins, J. Walling, @. Dabant, L. Mason, Wm. Moore. J Maddox, H Eilwood, W Davis. Union Clab—W. E Masten, Jobn Streeks, Jos. Sparrow, Wm White, John Powers Hen. ry Martin, James Murray, Danie! Spilman, 8 Dennerson, Jos. Lovelese Western Hcse, No 1—J R. Spalding, J. T. Modack, D Brown, Wm Delaware, T. Dewd- ney, H. Popkins, E. Moran, A. Moran, Wm. Tenant, @ Dove, J Green, P Burns, G Ed- wards, J. Parris, @. Cosen, J. Davis, J. _— igilant, Georgetown—@. W. Offatt, J. J. Roles, T ees Heard, J. Piamer, J. Lg, H Addison, H. Newton, @. Tanmer, A. Williams, J. Sewell, Northern Libertie—E G. Evans, 8. P. Robertson, J. Columbus, J Moran, @ Taylor, W Hilliary,C.C Parker, C McBee, S. W. Taylor, M T Kahoe National Guards—J.R Gill. J. Indermauer, J M Beit,J.Tacker, M Richardson, B. J. Graham. The dancing was kept up until nearly day- light by the delighted company. The band, during one of the dances, sang in chorus to their musi: with charming effect, indeed The Franklin way well be proud of their succeas Jast night. Accerrance or Nomtwations.—Mesars R. J. Roche, Wm. J. MoCormick, and 8 T. Abert, have severally accepted their nomina- tions by the city anti-Know Nothing conven- tion, for the offices, respectively, of Collestor, ister and Surveyor he following are the lette:s from Mr. McCormick and Mr. Abert on the subject : Wasninetox, May 10th, 1855. Gentlemen: I have received yours of yes- terday informing me that | was unanimoxsiy nominated by the auti-Koow Nothings as a candidate for the office of Register of this city. In accepting the nomination thus tenderea to me, permit me, gentlemen, through you, to return my sincere thanks for the very Aatter- ing manver in which it was made, a thank my fellow citizens for the . Mille y proofs in the National Theatre, was a glorious en- | Israel heretofore given of the confidence reposed in! me. I remain, gentlemen. your ob’t servant, Wx. Jno. McCormick. To Mesers. Wm B. Magruder, N. Callan, C. P. Wannall, Wm Jones, J. L. Wirt, A. W. Miller, and 5, Pamphrey, committee. Wasninctox, D.C , May 10th, 1855. Gentlemen :— Your letter requesting my ac- Ceptance of the nomination fur the cf: of Surveyor, in opposition to the nominations of the Know Nothing Society, has been duly re- esived. I cheerfully aocept the nomination cf ® party whose principles I so eerdially ap- ve I regard all secret combinations for effect- ing jclitical purposes, ae ful! cf dangercus tendencies. It is establishing a precedent enée on our future prosperity Even if the Primary object were unexceptionable, men who have combined. successfully, for one ob- Jeet, will unite for others of more questionable character. Power once attained will be used for purposes not first contemplated by its mild- est adheren's fea ure in this “Latter d«y’’ tempt to make religious opinion a civil disa- bility. Leannot sympathise with those who would catrascise the individuale who embrace one of the several forms of christianity. I remain, very Loy mae » Your obedient caveat, 8 Taree Anzrr. To W. B. Magruder N. Cailan,C R Wan- nell, W. Jones,J L Wi:t, A W. Miller, 5. Pumphrey, committee. : Lecrcnz —Mr. JP. Polk delivered a lec tare, last night at Temperance Hall, on the subject of the settlement of Maryland There Were not over eighty persons, both ladies and gentlemen, present to hear him He took the ground thet the Catholics who established a colony in Maryland did not fice from Eogiand en account of religious perse Cation, nor to enjoy ‘the liberty 2? spon science’ —this being denied to the adherents of the Charch of Rome; but that lucre was the > He referred to fo pers in support of this Position Farther, that so far from Lord Bal timore's colony st St. Mary’s being the first in Maryland, Kent Isiand was occupied by one hundred fifty Protestants, (who had e set- ister, Kev Richard James,) five years before Lord Baltimore came to that Staie He said that he bad not received a tele graphic dispateb, giving him the points in the Speech of the Ilion. J. K. Chandler, (delivered yesterday.) but took it for gran‘ed that the gentleman had repeated the sta'ements which bave been stereotyped for the last fifty years, claiming that the Catholics made the Settlement, and established religious to! tion. On this assumption, he teplied to Chandler, Speaking for more than an hour, and concluded by saying that, in view of all the historical cirétmstances, he considered the celebration at St. Mary’s, yesterday, a hambag. Couwtssioseas or Exection.—As a matter ot importance, We republish the list of Com- Missioners to conduct the pa By election On the first Monday in June namely : First Ward —James Carroll, James M. Dor- seu, J. W. Delaway Second Ward. —John M. Donn, William P. Shedd. Josiah Melvin Third Ward.—Sam Grubb, Eleaser Brown, J. H @ MeCuto.en Fourth Ward —Thomas C. Donn, J. P. Me- Kean, J. H. Boss Fifth Ward —William P. Ferguson, James A Brown, Edmund Barry. Ward —Samuel 8. Briggs, Nimrod Garretison, Heary N Ober. Seventh Ward —Charles C. Martin, Jackson Pumphrey, Edward 8 Allen. rty is the Ma. Caaspuer’s ADDRESS —The Nationa! Intelligencer this — the ora- tion cf the Hon Joseph R. Chandler, deliv- ered yesterday, on the occasion of the cele- bration of the landi of the Pilgrims of Maryland at the site of St Mary’s city, fora copy of which the iligencer acknowledges ite i tedness to its friends of the Baltimore American, who, doubtless, were applied with phe in advance of the delivery of the 2. — Property Saus.— Yesterday afternoon, MoGuire, auctimeer, sold the house and let om the rorthwest corner of Ei streets, at publi i . W. B. Eibbey, for the pry weaina — ADMITTED To raz B Richard B. Bay ard, E-q., of Delaware, was admitied to prac- tise before the Conrts of the District of Oolam- ky Pittsy last, on motion of J. H. Peters, Wasutxoron Aquapvor —The following is edu’ the lfet of Wubingan edie et Cte bat in, ation: Peliz John Fiooa, J. H. Sher- rill r 8 M Sohn Wal er, P odin ague, MoOub bin, P. rowley, Wm. Smith. David Lemmon, a Crys Thomas he le ‘i jumen Offutt; H Flannery, ar,J W Hickox. Phil. and Thos. Collins, ‘Dennis Kennedy, Robert Picken, Solomon MoCullogh, James J. Dull. Michael Burke, James Barns, (bid for whole work,) PO Keefe, Charles Collins, Myrza C Barr. and James M MoCloskey. The result, lowest bids, on culverts and = in portions corresponding with the | f 86 and 127, and culverts 2 and4—N H Decker, $12 904; D. Lemmon, $13 779: P. 0 Keefe, $14,276; ©. Collins, $14,544; Isl. Rob- : 127 sas and cul and . culverts 5 and 10—N. H Decker, $7,848; P. Keefe, $9.343; Ch. Coliins, =a Ist. Robinson, $9482; D Lemmon, 212 and 246. and culverts 11 and 13—N. H. Deoker, $14,222; #. Duffin, $15,365; D. Lem. mon, $17.330; Isl Robinson, . O. Keefe, $18 339; MoCullogh, The above awarded toN H Decker 270 and 314, and culvert: 14 and 17. F. Duf- fin. $6,697 ; N. II. Decker. $7,016; P.O Keefe, $3,130; Ch Collins, $8 345; W. Smith $8 571; Ist “Robinson, $8711; D Lemman, $3 988 8 and 53 and ouverts 18 and 19 N. H. Decter, $9869: F D-ffiin, $10.183; D. Lem- man, 12203; P O Keste, $12 480; Ch. Col- lins $12 591; Is! Robinson $12 599 53 and 106. culverts 20 and 26 F Duffin, $14 520; N. H. Decker, $14 654; D Lemmon, $16 954; Ist. Robinson gl7,801; P. 0. Keefe, $18 587; Ch Collins. $15 630. _LL1 and 123, culverts 27 and 28. F Duffin $5,764; N H. Docker, 6611; D. Lemman, $7364; P.O Keefe, $7716; Ch. Collins, 47.848; Isl. Robinson, $8.106. The above awarded to F. Duffin. Award to N. H. Deoker, from 86 to 246 in- clusive. F. Duffield trom 170 to 314. on the Great Falle division and from § to 123 on the | no" Georgetown division. Decker $34,974 ; Duffin, 36,750—total 71,724. Scxpay Scnoon Cz:esration.—Next Mon- day afternoon there will be a large collection cf Sundsy School children, at the Smithsonian Institution. It is calculated that upwards of twenty-five hundred of them will there con- gregato. . A meeting of & Gotimittee of ten from the several Sabbath Schools was eld yesterday afternoon to make arrangements for the cele- bration. T.U Walter, > Wag selected to Preside over the assemblage, and T.B Motgai alternate, in case Mr. Walter shall not accept the Sepeatiten. 4udresses will be delivered by the Rev Messrs. Cummings and Sunderland, ani the bop ony borer by Mr T J Magrader. The body of the main hall is appropriated t) ‘he secommodation of the scholars and their teachers Interesting services and a beatiful living spectacle may be anticipated Uypraxts ovr or Orper —The hydran's on 14th street near the avenue, are in a shook- ing condition. indeed, making the gutters running streams at all times of late. Thosd on 12th street, also near Pennsylvania ayen- ue, are in no better condition They give forth any quantity of water whenit may not be wented, and are chary of their flow, ex- cesdingly chary, when folks essay to fill buck- etsfrom them It is high time that these buisances were attended to We took occasion @ month ago to call the attention of the Second Ward commissioner to them, and hope that we may not be again forced toremind him of his ekortcomings in this partiouiar. . Tae Uston Association or WaAssinaTon Crrry.—The Association met last bight at the usual hour, and was called to cider by the President. The Seéretary being absent, Wm. Cooper ‘Was appointed Secretary There being no busin or special character, the evening was passed in hearing several excellent addresses by | Mesers Wallach, Rodgers, Col Clark of New | York, Mr. Crawford of Pennsylvania, Mr. i Haliday and Mr. Cunni bam. Several persons added their names tothe list of signere to the constitution in the course of the evening. The Association then adjourned to meet un Tueeday evening next. which can have no other than an evil influe! Fees ee ismonsns.—Thoee conversant with cur city affairs on inspecting the list of commissiongrs to superintend the municpal election, to take place in June next, will per- ceive that the dominant party in the Councils have allowed to their opponents one commis- s.oner in three of the seven wards of Weshin, ton—in the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh W 3 But tie most objectiouable| Ali three of the comm ioners in each of the other foar wards are members of the Know | Nothing order, or persons notoriously symps- ith and D/ her clothes. thising with that order Sevuino wirecvr License.—The license laws of this Corporations have been ac long set at defiance by many persons in business in this city, that the p lice officers are taking the matter ip hand and are agiing sealously. Yesterday, Mrs. Catharine Sullivan was taken defore Justice Bates by officer Simonds for violating the law. She was fined $20 and costs, and being unable to pay, she was sent to the workhouse for ninety days ; but the fine was superceded and the prigoner released this morning She has eiways sustained an excellent character with her neighbors. el _Ruxaway Staves —itccently several fagi- tives slaves, from the rining States have ‘deen arrested in this city. Yesterday, one was taken in centre market space, and retained subject to his master’s order. This was, a few years since, a profitable business to the son- stables; but +e thiok th: m: ters at this time, for harder servitude under the driving of imposters. Sivevtar Kemovay.—There was a small frame houre on [ street south, near the brick bridge, known as the Eagie Hotel. It was occupied by a small family, and the owner, wishing to erect a iarger house on that lot, sold the hotel, and the family not obtaining another dwelling. the hotel, @xtures, turni- ture, and family were removed to another lo- cation yesterday. The performance not being advertised, there waa a slim attendance of epeciators. Tas Avericus Cuui making extensive arrangements for their grand plo-nic, which comes off on Monday next, at the White House, the party ing conveyed thither by the steamer George Washington. In addition to the other attractions, we learn that the *Laseila Instramental Club” have volunteer. ed their services, and will enliven the com. pany with some choice music. Tas Dear or ree Trails tHI8Morxine.— Two miles on the other side of Bladensburg and old negro man was struck by @ car of the train, and the conductor stopped it to endea- = to save =e bilan were fogpaere @ negro, who was the propert; ames Scaggs, was brought by the ale te the in- firmary in this city, and we presume is dead by this time. Fing —Between ele:en and twelve o’clook this morning, an alarm of fire was sounded. Cause; the burning of a small stable on Capi- tol Hill. By the time-the down town engines reached half way to the scene, the property was deitroyed. As ‘here was no occasion for their services, the machines wero hauled back — housed ; “ BBERY — a jeman stopp at Mr witt’s on Sixth Sack was rol bell of over thirty dollars after he had retired to bed. The thief entered his room and searched bis elot! acd found the money in his vest pockets. No arrest has been made. - Beatino a FeusLe —George Lee, a power- fal colored man, well known to our police office:s, was arrested last night by officer Wol- lard, for beating a colored woman and tearing r . He wastaken to the guard house where be was held fora hearing this morning. Lusvine.—Thie morning qalte a crewd of hands from the shores ou the Potomac assed through this ontheir way home. hey were strorg looking men, and the sobrie- ty of the gang spoke Joudly in their favor. ‘fhere waa not ® drunken man among them. > i o ti Hs Er # i ol the body, to work ite who ha ropay, Uicers, Skin diseases, Rheu- matism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Internal Pains, Billous Com- Diaints, Headache, ‘Heartburn, Gout, aud many less dange- rons bUt still threatening ailments, such as pimpies on the Worms, Nervous Irritability, Lose of apnetite, Irrecu- ioe, in the head, Colds, Fevers, Dysentery, aud indeed ‘every vatisty of complaints for which a Purgative Remedy is required. em a0 20 random shstemente, bot ate antbenticated by Town rs and your own ns. Try them once and you will never be without them. Price $8 cente per box—& bores for 81; Prepared hy DR. J. 0. AYER, Lowell, Mass., —And sold Z. D. GILMAN, Washington. @. M. LINTHICUM, Georgetown. JA8. COOK & O0., Fretericksburg, and by all Dragriste everywhere. toay $—cotm ince, arith pe aed TO THE LADIES.—GOOD NEWS FOR THE DE. DUPONCO’S GOLDEN MONTHLY PILLS, the best and most tofallible ‘ever discovered for re- Meving and curing ail painful, distressing, and dificalt moo- Struation, and removing all periodical obstructions, and tr- Fegularities arising frcm whatever cause. These Pills area TRIUMPH IN MEDICAL SCIENCE. They are prepared by a process which concentrates the fngredients {nto 2 small bulk, thus rendering it unnecessary for delicate to take large of nauseous 4 females doses rugs. Dr. co's Pills are the resnit of over THIRTY VEARS" RXPERIENGE In the treatment of the disennes of femaies.— They heve been advertised for a little over one year, yet SEVERAL THOUSAND BOXES have already been sold, aud the demand for them rapidly in- creases wherever toy becoms known. They have been thoroughly trie? in Washington, and found to act like charm. Sold by all Druggteta in Washington, Georgetown and Al- zandria, Va. ag 1-eotmn® (D4 PubNoMEN A 18 MEDICINE —Rronchitle, Congh, Dyspensia Liver Complaints, Scrofula. &c.—For atl diseases of the Fema'e System {t stands preem!nent. A @ Just informs us It has cured htm of Bronchitis of a despe-ate ch«racter—partic: ‘ara hereafter. BAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TIN ton on the stomach, liver and k'dn fia, Cough, Asthma, Bronchial and tn the Back, impure is the greatest female medicine ev- erknown. This invaluable medicine is working wonders pon the numer trams. advertisementto-day. mar? PREMIUMS AP THE FAIRS.—WHITEHUESTS still {n the ascendance.—The Juries of each of the Inte faire at Baltimore, Richmond, and New York awarded their highest premiums to J. H. W. for their superiority of Pho- Stereoscopes ands th Witvenurst's Gallery in this city ton Pa. caer 434 and 6th etreets, nu trp. HOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED GERMAN BIT ‘There are few things hich afford ts greater piessure thea sitting down to write « notice of the celebrated Hoof- land German Bitters, becanse weare fally conscions we are conferring « public benefit, and our heart tells us that by our notices many have been induced to take these Bitters, and been reecued from death by dyspepsta, ver complaint, &c., for the cure of which itiscertain It is and wold ouy by Dr. 0. M. JACKSON, at the German Medicine Store, No. 190 Arch street, Philadelphia. See advertisement. mar 2—3m ‘A SECRET FOR THE LADIFS—HOW TO PRESERVE Beanty.—Don't nee Chalk, Lily White, cr any of the to-valied to conceal a faded or aaliow complexion. if you would have the roers brought beck to your check, « and transparent skin, and life and vigor iu- yatem, get a bottle of Corter’s Spaniah Mixture, and take it accorling to directions. It does not taste quite as well as eweetmeats ; but, If aster a few doses you do not find your hea'th and beauty reviving, your atep elastic and vigorous, and the whole system refreshed and fuvigorated ‘Ike a Spring morning, then your case is hops- lees, and ail the valuable certificates we possess, go for naught. It is purifier of the blood known, is the greatest fectly harmless, sud at the same time powerfully eflice- +, °Bee advertisement. D. GILMAN, Drnggiet, har removed to 698 Seventh street, opporite to the Patriotic Bank, and is now pre- pared tofill all orders for Modicios, Paints, Ojla, and Glass ‘on accommodating te: Strict attention will nid to jnysician’s prescrintions at all hours of the day ané Ligtt. night bell is on the right of the store door. op dim 9" Jox SariiineTow receives all the uw Books and News as fast as published. Ife is agent for Harper’s andall [Bother Megestner, and our readers will elways find a ‘and good assortment of Blank Books and Stationery at store, Odeon Bailding, cor Pa. avenue and 43 et. Se re, MARRIED. At Baltimore, on the M4:h Backus, NATHANIEL POi city, o BLIZA MAC (IER, dau: Warfield, of Baltimvre. © of Mr. Daniel OlnD At Bellevue. Georgetown Heights, on the 4th fntant SAMUEL WHITALL, in his 8ist year. On the 15h instant, at Hount Henry, near thi city, in the 73d year of jis 2g», HENRY YOUNG NAYLOR, Esq On the 1ith Vinstant. “ALICE VIRGINIA, daugh- terot Dr. W A. and Witle Groves aged 3 years * ANTED,—A BUILDING LOT, ABOUT 25 by 100 feet, in the neighberhcod of Vermont avenue or 14th, south of M etreeis. Addreea, stating price, &e , box 133 City Post Office. may 16—4t \ ANTED—A GOOD STEADY WOMAN, TO take charge o1 a child two years old. The best recommendations required. Apply on C etreet, 34 door from the comer of Third, south ride. may [6- 2° ANTED.—A PORTER in our store. Refer ence reqttired. Apply to HOWELL & MORSELL, No, 323 C street, between 6th and 7th. Brushes, Linseed Oil, White Lead, Zinc White, White Varnish, &c., for sale as above, in any quitn- tity may 1 ee Wass active and intelligent BOY; one who is willing to make himself generally useful can find a good situation by calling at No 150 Bridge street, Georgetown. may 15—2 W ANTED.—A Situa ion by a good Farm hand, as aap or to drive a team, or any kind pegs ona Tarm. Address “PP, at the Star ice. may 15 3t* ANTED-—IN A RETAIL DRY GOODS ftore, a Youth, who has had some experi- ence in the retail trade. Address Box 103 P.O. may 15—St* Wy serene -+ YOUNG MAN, OR LAD, TO drive a milk wagos. One that can read and write, well acquainted with the city, understands the care and management of a horse and.wagon, so- ber, honest, careful, and industrious, and ean be ‘weil reeoinmended may apply at Locust Hil) Farm, 7th street road, near the first roli-gate. may 14—3* Ww ANTS A SITUATION.—AN ENGLISH wo- man, who can give the best references and testimonial« as housekeeper, nurse or travelling as- sistance for cluidren. Address, “C8,” at this of- fice, or at Mrs. Easby’s near the Navy Yard. may 14—3t* —TWO HANDS, white or biack, and a m: ind his wife, by the year, to work on a farm near the District. Also, would hire or purchase a second-hand Canal Boat. Call between 9 and 3 o'clock, daily, at the office of LLOYD '& CO’, oy ite the Treasury, inay 8—tf — Lith street. 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 Georget wn. Large shanty, blacksmith shee, and évery implement on the spot. This quarry fur- nishes the best and largest truck Stone, &c. A chance is now offered. Cali or write to LLOYD & CO, Fifteenth street, oppo. the Treasury. may 3—1f ANTED—EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT they can get a lot 24 feet front by 130 feet for the low price of ~ aR dr $3 a month without interest. Apply at the Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. ap 23—3m JOHN FOX, See. “SODA WATER—SARSAPARILLA MEAD . IE eubscriber would announce to his numerous customers, thet his Soda Apparatus has been thoroughly overhauled and repaired, und he is now ready to serve every one with a beverage superior to any ever befor: ‘red He would mention that he has not varied in the slightest from his manner of preparation, which is the proper way. . He wouid also cail the attention of ali who like a delicious’ drink tothe MEAD, which is one of the most refreshing and whulesome drinks made. W. B. BUTT, Druggist, may 14—eok Corner 12th st., and Pa. av. WILLARD’S HOTEL, Oia Point Comfert, Va. SPLENDID SEA-SHORE HOUSE’ 13 OPEN. the week, per day Board by the month, per day.... Baths free for the guests may 10—lm C. C. WILLAR!) & BRO J _B THOMP*ON, MEROHANTTAILOR, Has rervroved to his old ctand, Moffit’s Bufiding, Ay treet, one Scorsese —— a a pleased (0 verve — vase . | 4th and Sth streets. or Sale and Fett. Fo RENT—~A NEW THREE-STORY FRAME HOUSB, containing eight begg ce! A jens near the Inter antly sttaated; on New York avenu>, section of New Jersey avecas ahd Third street. Tt has a side lot for a gatten, and a .oo: cellar ond r the kitchen. Toa punctisal tenatitths rent wiil be . per moth. Possession given on tho ist June. Enquire of W! IAM POWELL, one door above. io 162 mmrv 16—6t90 ee cei ah ta RICK YARD, BRICKS SQUARE of Ground, Horses, Carts, Farms. &c, at Private Saie.— The subscriber will sel! at private sale, on very ren sonable terms, quare No 660, which contains an inexhanstible quantity of good bfiek clay, with a bick yard new in actual ¢ peration thereon, and about 400,699 burat and u -burntready ma e bricks It has on it av inexhaustible ciswera-weil of water, anda flosr room and sheds sufficiently large for eight or ten Also, fou? Hotses, two f which are fine brood mares, with young colts, four Curts and Harness. Also, one Farm, Iving in Montgomery county, Maryland, about eight or ten miles from Washing ton, on the Adelphi Mi'l road, immediately in th vietnity of Pi Mevting-house, and about three miles the railroad, ccntainins 180 acres of fine land, a part of which is heavily timbered; and a peach and apple orchard of 1.500 trees, in full bear- ng, with a vanety of other fruit trees. The farm is well watered, and the Jand in a high state of cul- tivation. Also, a Farm contaioing 89 or 90 acres, lying be- tween two and three miles from the Capitol, with good improvements Inquire of the subscriber. on C, between Second and Third streets, Weshi=gton may 16—eo2w SAMUEL C. WROE es ____ Foe RENT—THE TWO NEW HOUSES ON Pierce street. between L and M streeiz, con- taining six rooms rach, with basement and a large yard attached To punctaal tenants the low rent of eight dollars will be charged month'y. Enquire of the owner, opposite the premises. may 15—2w* CHAS. THOMA. Fa SALE O# RENT—A NEW FRAME ” House, situated on Washington street, George- town The house is comfortably arranged, contain: two fine parlors, eight bed chambers ard an exce!- tent kitchen, and is situated in one of the most heaithy and quit parts of Georgetown. Enquire ot the owner, JOHN J PREY, next door. may 12—eo Ce ee MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE FOR SALE or Rent.—IL will either seil my Farm on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, 2 mites above Georgetown, tier lence es or I will rent to a good tenant, the house and garden, (inclading furniture, if desired) cows, &c., forthe summer — Call on *he subscriber, at Mrs LYLES’S, adjoin- ing. THOS, MARSHALL. may 15- 10t 7 eas BOARDING HOUSE, NEWLY and handsomely furnished, for rent, from let June to November, and longer if desired. [i ia cen tral, and being near the departments always com- mands any number of boarders. Eight or ten are now in tt who wi! be petrranent if desired. the lady wishing to go in the country will rent or the most reasonable terme. Addresa “A X,”? City Pot Offce. may 14—3t* FOR RENT—A COMPORTABLE TWO 8TO ry House on Stir street, tetween M and N ats. Possession given immediately. Apply to the sub seribers, at their Lumber Yard, corner of 26th ond H.N. & J. W. EASBY. vo SALE—4 FLOURISHING DRUG STOR with a complete assorted stock of best a: &c., in one of the best locations in Washington, © The present owner being on the psint of leav- ing will sel at a very reasonable price Any one who has a thorough knowledge of the bu-ine-s and the necessary qualifications of the business will find itarare chance. Address “H 8,” Box 196, \\ axh- ington erty may 9—iw? OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME fPAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Table and transient board. Inquice at Mrs. SMITH’S, 2323 F atrect i apg OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifulty located Brilding Lots, 24 fett fi dst deep, on grad at the excee: p is low price of $75, pay lisputabie. sand Office, 7th st, above Odd Fellows’ Fall. jan 9—Gm JOHN FOX, Secretary OR SALE—A TWO-STORY FRANK Dwell ing House 01 Maxsachusetis avenne, detsveen The house has four excellent rooms and a kitchen, and portico in front, with an excellent yard attached to the prem and run- ning through the entire square, and is ated in as healthy re pectable vicinity as ther® can be found in this cl-y, and {s only two square: if N Market tiouse. Possession = may 11—eo3t ALUABLE AND E Building Lot at Pri wii seli. at private sale, Let No @in Equa 414, tronuing 99 feet 4 inch on H street souta, f feet 6 inch on Eighth street west. vill be sold in whole or in parts, to suit rs. Terms accommodating CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Attorney, ap —+o4w* —_ opposite west wing City Hall. LARGE AND PLEA3*‘Nt' ROOM ON THE -evond floor. for a gentleman and wife. Also, vacancies for single gentemen may be ob- tained by applying at No #73 Sixth st , betw Dand E may 14- Fiteo ED ROOMS.—SEVE (AL handsome u Parlo-s and Chamb~rs recently sceupied by the sian Minister, and they will be rented to a fm- ily or several gingle genulemen, with or wiih wut board. Inquire’at J P CRUTCHET’S, No. 477, corm r 6th and D streets. may 14—en3i* R ENTS REDUCED TO 8UiIT THE TIMES. $150 a year will be received fag the rent of those new and convenient cottages at Kendall Green, with two deges of ground, stable, vood shed and other conveniences atlached. Pumps of pure water are near the door, end commumicat on is nad with Georgetown by way of H and Seventh >treets and Pewn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usnal fare, for the accommodation of. clerks in the de partinenia, To secure the advantage of this great reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the undersigned, either by letter, or at his house at Kendail Green, after office hours, where the krys may be bad and the houses inspe ted at any time. Several of these residences will be sold on liberal (Intel) terms. WM STICKNEY, No 4, Kendall Green. N. SE quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855—t1 Boarding, } 0 A R DING.—One fine large front room, with an adjoining chamber, handsomely furuished, suitable for a family or several young men. Also, Chambers larger than are generally appropriated to single gentiemen, with board, on reasonable terms. ‘The situation is high and heaithy, and ia the imme- diate neirhborhood of the Patent Office, Post Office, and Indian Bur eu. Transient and table boarders can be also accommodated by Pagina to No.3 and 7th sts. Union Row, F street, between may 14 lw* OARDING.—MES. M C. GREER respect- fully announces that ehe has taken ihe large and commodious new brick house, Nv 560 Peun. avenue, near 2d street, withing one minute’s walk of the Capitol, a short distance from the railroad de pot, and she ig now prepared ty receive boarders by Ue day or week upon the moet reasonable terms. Also, has a number of fine Rooms furnished or unfurnished, with or without board. Application as above. may 'l—lw OTIC B—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND Cham*ers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and shower baths and every attention to render it most agreeable to her jers. Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 4} st. ap ——— OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES, on the south- west corner of Pa. avenue and Sth street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort gill be made to ren- der those comfortr ble who may faver her with their paironage. ap 6— QuanreRmaster 4 Orrice Marine Corps, } Wa-hington, 10th May, 1855. § EALED PROPOSALS wil! be received at this office urtl Friday, the 25th of May inet., at 10 o'clock a. m., for supp ying to the Marines stationed in Washington city from 1st bet 1855, 10 30th of June, 1856, such quantities of Wood and C val as may be required upon the Quarterly requisitions of Co mauding Officers ‘The wood to be best cak sapling, und the cov! best aathracite, free from dust, broken and screened, both to be delivered at suc: points within the ber- rack wails, as may be desiguated, free ot expense to the United States, may Ll—3iawi25th ORGANS FOR SALE. SUPERIOR toned CHAPEL ORGAN; and a fine PARLOR ORGAN, both now on exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Fair. oat are from the menufaetory of HENRY ERBEN of New York. ‘ . terms, a) apply to Prof. @CHEEL, on 14th north of P- HENRY ERBEN. For street, teb 96—eotf LOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY, Conese this da: ig bong a boe3 ot Cocks Good Clocks §1 ine Gold Watches, @@& — Jewelry cheaper .han ever. ntl and see for ves at a J. ROBINRON’S, No. 349 opposite Browns’ Hotel. may l—dlm remises, I shall seli part £ Lot No. 2, tN: riber | dot and 2! streets east, aud sunning ba Auction Sales. —————————_———— E. 8. WRIGHT, By aa feu ettomses, SUGAR AT AUCTION.—On b) RICO MONDAY rest, the Sie mst. at 18 o'clock, on P & A. H, Doge's whart, the cargo of the brig consisting Aron gle pes Bayouaes, of $18 bhds. choice and prime BUSS. Fg WRIGHT, may 16—dts Auctionerr. By WALL, BARNARD & OO. AUCTS XTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FUR ni ure an) Housekeeping Effects —On THURS. NAY morning, Mav 17; at 9 o'clock, we shall ~ett, in front of our Auction Rooms, a large a:sortwent of Ses viz: el Mahogany hair «pri ‘3, Rocker — Marble-top Pier Paks, Vases, Drevsing Burcaus To complete sets Cottage Ferniture, nearly new One pair mahogany heir spring Divens tlain Bu. eaus Tn Be ‘sreada, hair and husk Mattresses Walsut leaf Tables, cherry Tables Cane and wood scat Chairs, Rockers Prather Beds snd Bo ding ‘Together with 2 large jot of Delt, Giass, Creckery does with several other articles in the hou-eceep- ing ‘ine. Also, two good work ‘orses and Furniture Wagon ‘Terms mede k: own at sale WALL, BARNARD & CO, may '6—It Auctioneers. By GRE & >COTT, Auctiozcers. Gee BUILDING LOT AT CORNER of Thirteenth street asd north L at Anctio. — On WEDNESDAY, the 16th instan’, we eball sell in front of the preases, at 5% o’e ock p m, part t Lot No. 1, m square No 247, naving a front on the Wes @ de of }3th street we-t, next to the co-ner of north L street, running back 100 feet It will be di- vided in four building lots, which wii! be sold one with the priviieg+ The above described property is handsomely to- cated, saving an cast fron perfectly graded snd paved Persons wishing to purchase a bandsome building lot will du weil to attend the sale. This pr_p riy is in the neighborhood of Franklin Row Terms: One-quarter cash; batance in 6. 12, end 18 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of she A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctineer IX VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUC WK) tion—On THURSDAY, the 17th inet shall sell, at 6 o'clock u yolaable ing Lots, e and Sth streets east, being L ts Nos 1, 422, in — No 923, having a fromt of 2H fi. Sinches on Mh street, and 148 fect 2 inches on C sl 64t. The above described pro yperty is handsomely lo cated, but & few minutes’ weik from the Navy Yarv, Terms: One-half cash; balance In one and tro years the purchaser to give notes for the deferied payments, bearing intercet frem the day of sale. A decd given and a deed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, Anctionvers. may 12-4 By EK. KPHAN’S COURT SALE.—Oa THURSDAY Morning next, the 171m » a1 9 o'clock, I shail sell, by order of the Orplian’s Curt, in from 0 the auction rooms, a varieiy of well kept Purni- ture,v aire, Sofas, Becretary and Book-case Fables, Marble top vier Table Z Tables, Mah Bureaus High and Freneh cedstea Asiral and Solar Lan, M -ntle G Wai rand Andirons H ma essing Bureau, Biinds Best quality Har Mattress.s, &c., &e. Terme cash. imay 14-2: EDW. 3. WRIGHT, Auci’r. By J.C. McGUIRKE, Auctioneer DMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF HANDSOME #4 and Valuable Stallion. y vietue of an ord r ns’ Court, the criber will set! at ye 17th day of May in front of the auction on the corwer of Penn wh street weet, the valua- f w,”? belonging fo the estate fate Chaz? hewart. Mo-cow is of the nm steck, very fast ie hamese or under the of fine gait and carriage, én4 desirable fore or for standing. Ine half ce, and the balance in 30 and 89 daya, for notes factorily endorsed, bearing imterest, CHAS. 3: WALLACH, Aamin‘suaior. JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auciioneer. vy J.C, MeGUIR™, Auc:lencer. may 12—<ts ESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE I ard Lot near the Capitol at Avction. Goa FRIDAY afternoon, May 18h at 5 o’clo 8. fronting 13 feet on nerth A 27 feet to new and substar- ' athirty feet alley, with » near: tally bailt £ ur-stury brick dwe! house, contain ing sight rooms. The b built on ar 18 jah stone wall, and is finished in the very be-t maaner thougheut. Tite in utrble ‘Terms: $1 600 cash ; residue in 12 months, wi b interest, secured by a deed of trust nthe premises JAS C. M GIIRE, may 12— Auctioneer. by he EN & -CO'T, Auctione-:s, MPROVED AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY at Auction —On FRIDAY, the !8th ins.art, we shail eli, in front of thy premises, at 6 o’clock p.wn. a good two story frame House and Lot, situated on the west side of 10th street. between New York av- enne and K street, being; art of LotNo 7, in square 343, having a front of 22 feet, running back to an ailey.. The house contain six good rooms. And immediately after the saic of the above, we shall sel, in front of the premi=gs, part of Lot No. 8 in Square No. 427. having a ‘ront on the public space of 31 feet, bétwe th and &th » immedi- aely south cf the Northe:n Libertics? Market, with a depth of 100 teet. Tite indisputable Terms: One third cash: bel«nce in one and two years, for notes hearing interest from the day of the sale A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, may 15—d Auctioneer. By WALL, GARNANDL & CVU, Au AHOGANY, WALNUT. VENEERING, tc, at Auc‘ion. On FRIDAY xfternoon, the 18ih i stant, at 2 o’clock, we shall sett, in frent of our Auction Rooms A large lot of mahogany, walnut and maple Ve neers Mahogany afd walnut Woods, shaded an curled ‘The attention of cabinetmakers is invited. Terms: $20 and under cash; over that suma credit of 30 and 60 days. for notes satisMctorily en dorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. By 4JA8. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ERY VALUASLE BUILDING LOT in the First Ward at Public Sule.-—On MONDAY a’ ternoon, May 2ist, at 5% o’clock, on the premises, I +hall sell fot No. 4, in Square 102, fronting 51 feet 1X inches on north G, between 20th and 2)-t sts., runniag back 189 feet, with an outlet from the rear to 20:h street. This lot is dehghtfully situated in one of the most f-shicnable parts of the First Ward, numerous fine houses being in progress of erection in tke immed+ ate vicinity. Title perfect. Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in 6, 12, end 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 15—d Auctioneer. By JAS C McGUIRE, Auction er. ERY VALUABLE BUIL ING LOT ON P, between 13th and 14th sreets at Auction.—On TUESDAY afternoen, May 23:1, at 544 o’clock, on on the premises. I shall eel the west half of Lot 28, in Square No. 254, having a front of 30 ft. 25¢ inch es on P st, between 1 and 14th, running back 100 feet to a 30 fret alley. . ‘This ia probably one of the most desirable Lots for sale in that section of the ~ity. Terms: One third cash ; the residue in6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust of the premises. JAB. C. McGUIRE, may 15—d Auctioneer. FIRST PREMIUM PIANOS. UST received, several Pianns from the c: lebrated factory of St inway & Bons, New York; ore n Louix XVI{I style These P anos are m e.- ry re- spect the best now made in the U. ied States; they eceived at the late Metropolitan Mech -nies’ the first premiv-n (a »ilver medal) for each of ty Pianos exh bited. Every person ad «ire: the volun e of tone, *sqvell as the workmanshipof th-ir instra ments. These, in addition to my other stock of P.anos, ferms the best and largest collection south of Mason’s and Dixon’s live. ‘The p»blic are respectfully invited to call and ex- amine before they purchase elsewhere, they will find moderate prices and reasonable terms PIANOS oe always on _—— and seeund- hand Pianos taken in part pa) for new ones, at my Piano Wareroom, No. 498 Eleventh st , above Pa. avenue. Fi, C. REICHENBACH. may 14—eolm* HAIR WORK. may 15—dts RNAMENTS of Hair, such as Bracelets, Chet | — elains, Chains, i made to order, pierre 5 detign. apd All orders faithfully atrende to. = Bpecimens may be seen at my stora. . REMEEN, No. 330 Pa. av, between Mh and 10h ste. Mar 30 TELEGRAPHIC, © RSPOBTED Fos Tes DAILY EVENING STAB. Se ee) Arrtval of the Northern Light. New York, May 16—Tne Northern Light arrived bere at Ll a m to-day, bringing 361 Passengers, and $278 000 in specie; the later principally consigned as follows: Wells. Far- 60 & Co, $53,000; D Hosdly, $60 000; Drexel & Co., $51 000; Ross Falconer, $21,500; New- house & Sprat, $16,000 ; Leligman & Co., $16,. 000. Owing to @ general distrust of banking houses, the passengers have brought with them a large amount ofepecie. Purser Uatcb reports that in the interior of Nicaragua no further Sighting had token place. The Governmert party, finding Morros too strong, bad retreated from Leon to Granada aud were fortifyingthet city. (This conflicts with the New Orleans diepa ch } The California papers present scarcely a feature additional te what has been tele- grapsed from Now Orleans. The Nicaragua expedition under Walker was to have left San Francis about the time the steamer sailed. I: consisted of seventy five to one hundred men, including Achilles Kewen, Captein Hornsby, and other well-known individuals. Tne brig Vecta was chartered to convey hem down as emigrants. ‘The steamer Cortes arrived up on the 28d ultimo. Maozauilla, a new Mexican port, is hereaf- ter to bp the cosling depot, &c., of the Nica- raguan steamers in their passages to and from San Francisco. Tis recently discovered gold miges at Sand Hill are reported to be yielding an average of $50 per day each man. It is stated that the number(of acres planted with wheat sud other serials is much larger this than on any previous year, in the agricul- tural districts; and this, too, when Calfornia flour is only six doliers per barrel. Acvor ing to tbe Delta of Sacramento, un- dcr a strict construction of the law in relation lo elections, appears to doubt that Gwin is en- tiled to a seat in the Senate. The Constitu- ti n declares that a plurality of the votes given at any clection, shall oorstitute a chéice, were not otherwise direct din the constita tion. Der. Gwin having received a plurality ot seven votes over Edwards on the first baliet in joint convention, it iscontended that he was constitutionally elected. Vigorous efforts are still being made to get up another trie) to clest an U. 8. Senator, but the chances are thought to be very sl Two hucdred end sixty-four ejectment suits have commenced in San Francisco ia view of tre expiration of the statute of limitations. The markets clo:ed extremely dull, and prises bad @ downward tendency. Haxall flour $14; Sagar, N. 0.9}; rise ande fiee 124; anthracite oval 13; new butter 35a37¢; mes pork 16; sdamantine candles 24. Extensive Tannery Burnt. Unica, N Y., May 16 —The extensive tan- nery of Henry Savford, at Durhamville, Onei- ds County, tock fire this morning and was totally destroyed, together with the adjoining boarding houce and ontouildinge. The loss is about $35,000, with am insurance of $13 000 upon it. A part of the stock was saved in @ demaged condition. Death of a Phil.aciphis Merchant Pomapeersia, May 16 —Thomas Sparks, & respected merchant of this city, died to-day, in the 70th year of his age. He was a shot manufacturer Srrival of the Isabel at Charleston. Cuaucesrox, May 16 —The Isabel arrived today She left Havana on the 10th conse- quently berdates have been anticipated by the Graneda. Kendall Bailed New Orveans, May 15 —Kendall, the late post master at New Orlean, has been held to bail before the U. 8. District Court. Rew Orleans Market. New Orveass, May 15 —Cotton is un- changed; limited business at prev ous rates; the market is firm; light toe! Fiour $10. Co n—Weatern yellow, $1 02e$1 03; white corn is very soarce; eales a! $1 20.$1 25 per bushel. Sterling 94a 10}. Cotton freights to Liver- pool 3.16 Baltimore Markets. Bavtimore. May 16 —blour is dull; sales of 350 bhis at $1087 Buyers were only offer- ing $10.75 atthe cl so Wheat is unchanged; sales of red @ $2.60a$2 70 whie at $2 70a $278. Corn—cfferirgs of 35.000 bushels ; sales of white at $1.03.$1.06, yellow at $1.07 aZl 3. New York Markets. New Yorx, May 16.—Cotton is firm with an upward tendency. Flour has declined 12¢c. Southern flour is steady Wheat is Grm. Southern red at $250 Corn is dull withe declining tendency. Western mixed $i°14. Pork is firm and uschapged. Beef is firm. Lard is firm. Whisky is steady. Kew York Stock Market New York, May 16 —Stocks are dull and lower. Money is unchan, At the first board sales of Erie's at 48j; Cleveland and Toledo raiiroad, 81; Cumberland Coal Com- pany, 26i; Reading Railroad, 87; Canton Company, 254 ANO HER ARRIVAL OF PARIS MANTIL- LAS AT NEW YORK PuicKs. CREMONA LEONORA, nace AEL en iMILLA, DE ST: c DEW Dkop CLIMENE. oe a few very prety MOURNING MANTIL AB. All the above styles just received aud this day ar- ranged for iuspeciion «n our Manulla aes story. MAXWELL & BRUTHER, 228 Pa. ave., bet Sth and 10h streets. may T1—-e3t CHARLuw> HASKNS, Architect. (Pa. avenue, betwen Tenth and sbroats,) WASHINOTOX, D. C. ILL continve to furnish Plans, detail W Diawings. and specffications of buildings Srey Gonmigtien snk aise So eupetanann Reosee pan. —t cowl themes SUPERIOR SODA WATER. 1 HE subscriber would most respectfully inform his former patrons, and the lovers of superior Soda Water generally, that bis founts are aga p io operation, and in or er to keep up bis weli earned reparation of keeping the best SODA WATER and most delicious SIRUPS in the cit , is determined (if possible) to have it.etul better than O. BOSWELL, Diuggist, Cor Mary! d 7th *t., istand, ons cn jaryland av., an: 74 U.S MARINE BAND. HE egy would respectiuily inform the Military, Firemen, Clubs, and the pub'ic gene- rally = by applyung te bim at the Marine Barracks, or at his residehee, ow E, between &h and Oub su. castor by note at Hilbus & Hits’s Music services of the ge LOR & MAURY 'S Bookstore, New York. 1 For sale at TA near Wh street.