Evening Star Newspaper, May 17, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. Local Intelligence. ‘Turxes IN waica Tae Pratic anu Cox- CERNED.—Among the many nice things which are advertised for sale in our columns, are Gautier’s sparkling sugar. (which, when miz- ed with water, affords a 1: beveroge:) Batt’s soda water and sarsaparilia mead; while the loversof Rbesish and French wines, lager beer, and other luxuries, will be directea to Werner's, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Brown’s hotel. Our Seventh Ward friends san be supplied with superior soda water by Mr. Boswell, corner of Maryland avenue and street Seventh Mrs. P. Zollicoffer advertices that she i: to give lessons to !adies and children ia all kinds of gra end 6 needle work; and Amelia P: & Sister Give notice to the ladies that they have open- ed their spring, summer, and fancy bonnets J. H Smoot, George’own, likewiee presents an attraetive advertisemen'; the supplying of the wants of the fair sex being, 2: iy, the main consideration Meesrs. Fr C Reichenback and J. F Eilis pesgexee' aaint the public that they have on hand v: of superior pianos—old and — ones. laggett, Newton, May & Co., have an ex- tensive a:sortment of ‘auction bargains io Housekeepers who want refrigerators, com- bining the properties of darability, economy, snd convenience, can be accommodated at the store of Johraon. Guy & Co R.B Hall advertises a superior assortment of dry goods and other desirabie and necessary articles in hs line of business. All who value their sight will find a friend in John Tobias, optician, who is located near Odd Fellows’ Hall. The liberal encsurage- ment which be has received affords an evi- ence of his skill. Bat we refer our readers to the advertising columns, where they may ascer:ain the way to the gratification of their wants—we mean as to the places of purchase. Tae Sarcrpar = bane arvibie family journal, indepeadent-on subjects,” pike simultaneously in Washington and iladelphia by J. Patrick, edited by J. Pat- = rick and Charles Wheeler Denison, dirs. Mary Andrews Denison stated contributor.”” We have, thus far, neglected to notice the pearance in this city. on Saturday last, uf thee paper. It presents seven columns of fairly ited matter on each page, of such a miscel- apy ascan be made up principally from the leys of various newspaper establishmentsio adelphia—where it is priated—without the cost of much composition ; and may prove an entertaining sheet to those whose tastes tend in the way of such li:erary catering Mr Denison, the W asbington editor, was for- merly. and for a short time, connected with the “ Metropolitan” of this city, and was. also, for @ brief period, a writer for the “Star.’’ before it passed out of the hands of Captain ‘Tate, as is anpounced in the prospectus of the “Mail.” Itis presumed that this latter fact is given ag a mere incident in thecareer of the “ Washington editor, fosomnch as Mr Denison has bad no connection with the Star whatever under its present auspices. We would here rowark, that the “ Metro- tan’’ isstill conducted by Mr. Lasselle, and . emphatically, a Washington paper. Its publisher has, for Panis stroggled against many Te reumstances os oa a able literary ne per, 3 de- en ae ponamage of serge have local aad “ native’ enterprise at heart. Tas Vaniers—This popular place of smusement will be opened for s short sesson, this evening, when, 2s appears by the adver- tisement im another column, the Sheldon Ballet Troupe will appear in a diversified en- tertainment. musical and terpsichorean. The Troupe have not heretofore visited Washington, professionally, and therefore the Gen Baron Dact.ings —The following cor- fespondence upon the nowination of mem- bers of the Council from the Pirst Ward has deen handed us for publication: died for the purpose of nominating ‘suitable _— candidates to ch peers the important inter- ests of the Ward in the City Councils for the ensuing year, we were appointed a committee to inform you of yeur unamemous nomination for @ neat in the Council, and to ask your ac- — of the sane. sare te, great respect, ycur obd’t serv “ TA G. SocrmaLt, Benepict Raxpom, Asprew CaBRoLL. Gen Joun H. Efrov. Wasureton Citr, May 13, 1855. Gentlemen: I eonsidered the nomina- tion tendered by citisens of the First Ward; and while it would afford me pleasure to contribate whatever I could to the advance- ment of this to decline, ask to be excused the service. For a considerable period heretofore, I have been engaged in publiclife, and am unwilling again to enter uponit. If honor and advant sge are to be de-ived, others are entitled to assume the trust; acd if it be a pesition of care and burthen, alike should others pert:ci- pate. bleet:ng time assures mo, that there are nobler, higher ot jects for my pursuit, than to min le egain with the political strifes of the country; and yet, I cannot be indifferent, to the issues you arecontroverting. A has recently sp-ung up with which, so far as any thing of p ple is concerned, or is known to me, I cannot consent to cont with Itclaimsto put down, s particular relig- ious cect, when by the Constitution every man sesses the privileze to worship precisely as | Sapemsct, dictates to be right. A party that denies this, is in of position to the charter of the country, which all well intending men should scrupulously regard. It makes war upon foreigners, and would restrain from participation io government ben- efits those who were born in any other coun- try then this. affecting to forget, that in virtue of the Constitution and law, every one, when naturalized, ceases to be a eget Thero- after this designation is merged, and he be- comes eased of all the privileges aud rights, h any born in our country can lay doctrines sought to be introduced are hazardous, and in may te found the gem of further self-destruction. Soon other alarming theocies of government may arise, seductive to the thoughtless, until the Constitution, replete :s it is with hope and happiness to those who are to follow after us, may be treasured only in name, and when the at benefits it confers may be lost to posterity. A oconstitation familiarly disre- garded is revolution in disguise Being a secret, covert, political arsociation, always ——— to liberty, the avowed sl- lurements of which are to sustain aepirante to cffice, however unqualified, agains: others however pure and unexcepiionable, should not {ail to make it cbjcotionable to every eon- siderate mind In it no results beneficial to the country can be discerned. Respectfully, Joux H. Eaton. To Messrs. A. @ Southall, Benedict Ran- dom, and Andrew Carroll, Committee. Bretat —This morning, about nine o’olock, Samuel Adaws set two dogs to fighting, in the street, when Heary golden came up and said to bimthat he out to be fined; whereupon Adams beat Golden severely, blacking his eye, among other damages. Golden is quite a youth, and begged for his life withcut mak- irg apy resistance. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE, Gzoncerows, May 17, 1855. Last night abcut nine o’olock, as thesteamer Salem was returning with a party of gentle- men, from the White House, who had been — Koow nothing of their peculiar merits; | 4° to indulge in a shad bake, and when it the newspapers of other citics speak in exalted terms of their highly interesting and olassic performances. Just now, there are no public places of s@musement open; and hence we presume that the Variete will be a creat point of attraction; enablirg our citizens, at a cheap rate, toenjoy an ’s innocent entertainment. — [commestcaren. Ma. Prasr’s Eanosgocvs Stateuen?.—Mr. Editor: The assettion made by Mr George Plant, in the joint Council meeting on Monday last, to the effect that the friends of Mr Maury allowed his opponents no ropresesta tion in the Board of Commissioners appointed to superintend the last municipal election, is calculated to convey an impreesion the re- verse of the truth in the case. The commis- sioners were elected according to the then ex- fating political division, there being two Whigs and one Democrat in each ward, and withoat reference to any supposed personal predilection whieh they migbt have had for spy of the gentlemen named for the Mayoral- ty—no less than four candidates being in vom- fnation at the time for the last named office. It so happened that in the Second Ward, whic. Mr. Plant represents, or rather misrep- resents. all the commissioners weré friend]. te Mr Maury, which in the Fourth an Seventh, and perhaps other Warde, it has been understood that directly the reverse was the ease. A Scnsceiper. Mcsicat.—Thoug>. clouds thresreved rai ously blowing up th » rendered liking disagreeable, there was a large attendance of ~ persons at the Capitol Grounds, to listen to the music of the Marine Band, and to enjoy the delightful promenade which is now afforded The fountain, too, was playing. yesterday evening, the id the wind, by fari- Scancity op Water.—Many of ourcitisons are complaining that not ~ few of the pumps ‘ are , Tendered 20, in so: instances, by the copious drawings for building purposes. Bvery day's experience convinces us of the Recemity of an unfailing supply from the Gest Palla of the Potomac. Drowen —We regret to hear of the death of Isaac D. Reed, (engaged in the wholesale flour shipping business, in Georgetown.) by ar ig, in our sister city, yesterday, be baving accidentally fallen into the river He was of bigh character and a usetul citizen. His father is the Prhsident of the Farmers’ nd Merchan:s’ Bank. Usccg Pa, the old colored man, who ws Siend Yesterday morning on the line of the road, b, train of the passenger cars, baving bis scalp torn off and hie skull severely tured—to which .courrence we alluied no a § Star—died in the course of the af- ones the Washingten Infirmary, as we Puoraxity —This morniog a man named J Ww ii}, was taken to the gcard house by ofeers Alien and Boas for using profane Jan c* the streets. Le was ordered by Jus- — or a and costs. This law tm if e; id = : geod if enforced every time i Suasuise Tarxes.—Charles Magee wrs ar Tested last night by officer Simonds for Lreak- ing the furniture and other Property st bis house He was taken before Ju:tice Bates, Who sent him to the county jail. Magee has 82 Scnoyance to the constables. Bais —Last night was a fall of rain, Dat the descent of thi blessing was of short continuance. However, it has bad the effect — the dust, for a brief season, at least; _& the same time, reviviug droopin, ation in that vicinity. . af Accipext—Mr. Richard Rollins, brick layer, while engaged in «+ topping off "a build- {og in the First Ward, it being erected for Mr. Dove, fell to the ‘ound, a nce of about thirty feet; thus breakieg an arm, and was internally injured. Tae New tanded rived roand Steampovr Arice 0. Paics, in- for the Potomse river trade, has ar- st Alerand-ta, having made the trip New York in Sty hours, Garen Puas.—L_ot Tuceda , this wee wld. in Centre market. be one dollar a Wok This morning, af pale (hat price, | Just above the Long Bridge, asad accident oo- curred which has deprived our Water street, of one of its most active and energetic whole sale flour merchants, and an eged father and mother, and fire affectionate sisters of an only sen, and brother It appears that a‘ the time the accident occurred, Mr JD. Read was leaping againet the slip rail of the gavg way, abaft the wheel house, conversing with some gentlemen, the rail gave way, and he was pre cipitated iato the water, and although every effort was made by the Captain and crew of the boat, their efforts, owing mainly to the ex treme darkness of the hour, proved abortive— they had to return without him, bearing the sad intelligence to his distressed family. Mr. RR. was the <r son of Robert Read, Esq., President of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and was greatly esteemed for his many good qualties by all who knew bim. None of the excursion party to St Mary’s river who went down on the steamer Posha tanfrom our eity, have arrived yet, except some ten or fifteen, who came Up on bosrd the George Washington. Their delay is caused by the steamer running aground on orn } Cedar Point bar, about 2 o'clock yo terday ! morning, ass asonhberwayup The ac cigent is wholly attributable, we learn, to the absence of the light boat, wh'ch was removed from the above named bar early last winter, and which has not since been replaced. We have repeatedly of late beard captains of vee sclz, who are in the habit of trading upon the Potemaoc, compiajning of the many incenve niences they are often subject to at night, in consequence of the absence of the light boate We lear from persons who were down to the celebration at St. Mary's, that it was truly a grand affair, everything eoemed to conspire to contribute to the ha»piness end comfort of all in attendance. Those whom we have seen that were on board the Powhatan are abun- dant in their praises of Mr. Mattingly, who was in command of the boat during the trip, for bis gentlemanly deportment and kind treatment. A Mr. Henderson, from Prince George’s county, Md., came to our city on Tuesday. and stopped at the hotel of Mr. Si bens, on High a Early in the evening he left to go to the wharf in search of fish. since which nothing has been heard of him. His little son and wagon are still at Mr Stephens’s Itis feared that be has fallen into the canal or river and been drowned, After our dispatch of yesterday, there were sales of some 700 bbls of four, mixed brands, at $1062), held nowinally at $1075. No grain arriving and no change ip prices. Spectator. NOAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall Cloth: ro ander Browse’ Hotel, rip that their “display of Spri jouable articles of is offered from ope of the attract! of goods ever offered in tule city at « very reduced scale of prices. pit _——————— wow PHENOMENA IN MEDICINE — Dy-pensia. Liver Cor plaints, scrofa! Giseases of the Female System it stands 4 @ moan just informe as tt haa cured bim af Bronchitle te aie ch«racter—oarticalars hereafter. A) N 5 VEGETABLE TINCTURR—Dy ite mild ao Dy itiee—with all diseases arising ood, ard ts the «: ‘est female med'cine ev- erkaows. This iuvalaable med'ciue t¢ working wonders upon thehemanframe. Seeedrertisomentto-dsy. mar? PREMIUMS AT THE FAiRS.—WHITERURST'S still {2 the ascendsnce.—The Juries of each of the late faire at Baltin re, Richmond, and New York awarded their ‘highest premiams to J. H.W: for their euperiority of Pho. Stersoacopes and Daguerreotypes exhibited. gi also received oy bp tongs _ "s Fair, Lon- da, * premiam at Crystal New York. Also, the first awards of the Maryland Institute for three yore Whitevuret’s Gallery tn this city 1s on Pa. avance, betw. 7 sa. peertsere OSLEBRATED GERMAN BIT pared toil all orders for Medictves, Paints, Oile, and chase of eccommedstag terme Strict attention Wi) "eprescriptions st all hoare uf Diglat Freie: Ia on the right af tan tore dad Kew: wing city, I am constrained | ¢4 a8. *, Gee advertisement. MARRIED. Cn the 15th instant, by the Rev. John B. Byrne, JOHN CLEMSON. Jr, of Maryland, w LOUISA, second danghter of Major Osborn Cross, U. 3. A. —_—_—_——— en Wants. ANTED.—EMPLOYMENT FOR A COL cored man, who has been accustomed to drive scart. Apply ut this office. may 17—eo3t FUKBE WANTED-A MIDDLE AGED COL- N ored woman, Who can come well recommend: child's — a finda << tion by appl: at Ne street south, n: 20:h. FN ated mayi7 3° ANT*D—BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG W woman a cituation as a seamstress, or ladies’ maid, or make herseli =e in Posse Caged arg k. If require, city references given Meee“ A Mo ered mav 7-1? SITUATION WANTé) BYA FU: LY COM peveut Gardener, one wh? uuderstanis al! the branches appertaini the busiuess, and can pro- dae unqu stivnabl erence. Address “Gare nor,” through the offic; of the Siar, stating where an interview can be had, wiil meet wiih prompt at vention. may 17 eo3i* ANTED To HIRE, TO GO TO THE couatry, a few miles from Washington, one as Cook, the other as chambermaid, both to under- stand wasbing and ts Sp pe weee — A to Mrs BR T,on tween ab a etree may 1730 J ANTED.—A BUILDING LOT, ABOUT 25 W by 160 feet, in the neighberhcod of Vermont price, &c , box 133 City Post Office. may 16—4t ANTE()—A GOOD STEADY WOMAN, TO y take charge of a child two years old. The best recommendations required. Apply on C street, 34 door from the corner of Third, south side. may 16-2* y ANTED.—A etl in our etore. Befer- ence required. Apply to : HOWELL & MORSELL. No. 323 C street, between 6th aad 7th. Brushes, Linseed Oil, White Lead, Zine White, White Varnizh, &c., for sale as above, in any quan- tity. may 15—6.* ) ANTED.—A Situa‘ion by a good Farm hand, W as ploughman or to drive a team, or any kind of work ona farm. Address “IP,” at the Star office. may15 Si ANTED-—IN A RETAIL DRY GOODS Store, a Youth, who bas bad some experi euce ia the retaii ade. Address Box 103 P. O. may15—k* ANTLD.—TWO HANDS, white or black, ¥ and a man and his wife, by the year, to work on a farm near the District. Also, would hire or psrchase a second-hand Canal Boat. Call between 9 and 3o’clock, daily, at the office of LLOYD & CO, opposite the Treasury, may 6—tf 15th street. ANTED—A PARTNER TO WORK A Btone Quarry and contract for sale of Stone to Government and others, there being now great de- mand for stoue. Ths Quarry is immediately oppo site Georget wn. Large shanty, blacksmith shop, and every implement on the spot. This quarry fur- nishes the Lengel a a, — &c. A ce is now offer Sall or write to ae LLOYD & CO, Fifteenth street, oppo. the Treasury. may 3—tf ‘ANTED—EVERYRODY TO KNOW THAT they can get a lot 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, for the low price of $75—payable $3 a month without interest. Apply atthe Union Land Office, Ta bove Odd Fellows’ Hall. * ap 28—3m JOHN FOX, Sec. EVENTH WARD.—UNION TICKET. S For Alderman—DEARBORN R. JOHNSON, For Common Councli—SAMUEL PUMPHREY, SAMUEL 8. TAYLOR, HENRY A. CLARKE, mav 4—!e ts UNH IG ED are now working I the Stone Quarry formerly occupied by Major Wm B. Scott, and are prepared to furnish STONE at tue usual market rates HUMPHREYS & WILLIAMS. Georgetown, May 15—lm* FISCHER'S BAND’ FULLY ORGAS- AVING now completed all my *rrangements fora firat rate BXASB and COTILI.ON ND,Iam again atthe service of the public to xeursion Partie, Exhibit ons, Parades, Pic p Wf, aud Jerenades. citizen’s b: our en erpris ore respectfully invited to encourage here in Washingt.n City. P FISCHER, Leader. P 8.—This Band, under my direction, is regulariy uniformed, and irom a practice over twenty years I can give satisfxction to every one. Residence, avenue, north side, bet. %&h and 10:h streets fir-t door west of fron Hall. Orders left with Messrs Hilbus & H 1z punctuatly atrended to. may 14—1m* MORE KEFRIGERATORS. UST raceiyed gnozher lot of -Vaterman’s Patept Ventilaird REFRIGERATORS, of all the yari- ous sizes and kinas. Horizont: and Upright for durab lity, cconomy and convenience the best ar- ticle ever manufactured. Aigo, another let of Childrens’ GIGS, from Busb nell & Tuil, of Philadelphia. We respec fully invite acall from those in want of such articles, feeling aveured we can make it to their interest to buy of ue. JOHNSON, GUY & CO, Ps. avenue, between 10th and 11th sts. may l4—lw TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND VICINITY. AMEI.1A PRIBRAM & SISTER, No. TF Pennsylvania . venue, be- tween 10th and 11.b streets, returo their regards for the kind patron=ge heretofore be- stowed u; their efforts, and take the liberty of in formin, many triends that they intend open- ine their =pring, Summer and Fancy BONNETS, b con-ist eee pects besides a rich aseort- ment of BTRAW EONNETS, &e. They are able to serve all sizes who are in want of a fashionable and cheap Bonnet. Cail and examine before purchasing eleewhere. may 13—1ai" SOMETHING HEW UNDER THE SUR. CHARLES WERNER, Pennsylcania avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. AB fitted up the commodious hall over his Rea- taurant as @ first class LAGER BEER 8A- LOON, having procured a supply of every iuxury and comforts tqund ty Grst class establishments of the kind in the Nori\ern cities. His RHINE WINBS gad Prench White Wines, as weil ag his Clarets, Segars. Lager Beer, German, Italian, and Sweitzer CHEESES, and indeed : f ev- ery other appropriate luxury in such an vstablish- meut, is unsurpassed in this country. He solicits @ call from his friends and the public. may 12-«f GLOVES, TIOSIERY, RIBBONS, &c. J OUN H. SMOOT, south side of Bridge st., near Hix’, Georgetown, bas just received from New Vork a ditional supyly of— Taffata Bik and Lisle Thread Gloyes Short and ong black bid p Se Silk Mints Open-worked and plain Cotian Hosiery, every va- riety q Miases’ and Boys’ white, mixed and fancy Coiton Hosies Gens ¥ do do Worked Swiss Collars and Ruffle: Lace and French worked trimmed Collars Heal Maltese and Imitation Laces. With many other desirable Goods, to which the atiention of cash or prompt customers is invited. may 12— J. H. SMOOT. STRAW MATTING. UST recrived 4, 5, and 64 White and colored Mattings, which fam selling at the lowest pri- ces for cash or to prompt customers. davies oc: iu. auoor, . ear jeorgeiown. may ge et., near High, George NEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN. J. STEER, Merchant Tailor, No, 48@ Sev P. enth street, has just rece: ved fr. m New kK, & very elegant and large addition to his siock of Spri both plain a wiored, of the richest and prettiest styles ever seen in this market, al! of which he is prepared to make up in the best style at very low prices. Gentienen would do well to eall early if they wirh to see very cheap siyles nla) eae LAW PARTNERSHIP. OBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS JANIN have formed @ co partnership under the firm ats Walkes & Jenin,” for the management and an cument uf cases In Bupreme Coan of the United States, and before the Court of Clated at Wushing- City: eipddesse Washington, D.C, = aay 10~eodm may 19-% . * enue or 14th, south of M streets. Address, stating | C All thore in favor of a | ; ‘ For Sale and Rent. Pee oe edn linta tell are pent eo Seer OR RENT—A TWO-STORY AND ATTIC Brick Houee. on the weet side of the Market, near Bridge street. Georgetown, It containg seven rooms. Enquire of the owner, next deor. may 17—3* F% RENT—A TWO-8TORY BRICK DWEL ling, with attic, in pleasent neightorhood, and not far from the City Post Office. The bouse con- tang seven rooms =‘The advertiser is on the eve of relinquish housekeeping end wants to sell tre Furniture. Would also, if agreeable to all parties, be will'ng to board with the party reuting. He has no children. Address, ihrongh the Port Office. “A X,” Washington may 17-3 * LO ORSALE A QUANTITY OF BRICK YARD F Too!s, used but a short time. Also, one of Smith's machines, ‘or brick making, (for steam or horse pow:r,) has only been used a few days on ac count of the clay App’y to Stephen Castar, corner of L street south and New Jersey avenue, or to the subscriber at his effee Smithsonian Grounds. ? mey1¥ lee GiLBERT A. CAMERON, OR RENT—THE TWO NEW HOUSES ON Plerce sreet, between L and i streets, con- taining six rooms each, with basement and a large yard attached. To punctual tenants the low rent of eight dollars will be charged month'y. Enquire of the owner, opposite the premises. may 15—2w* CHAS. THOMA. MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE POR SALE A or Rent.—I will either sell u.y Farm on the Georgetown and Rockvi'le Turnpike, 2 miles above Georgetown, ba gpsicy, acre town, or I will rent to a good tenant, the house ang garden, (including furniture, if desired) cows, &e., forthe summer — Call on the subscriber, at Mrs_ LY1.ES’S, adioin-| af. ing. THOS. MARSHALL. may 15- 10t OR RENT—A COMFORTABLE TWO 8TO ry House on 9th sireet, :etween M and N ats. Possession given immeciaiely. Apply to the sub scribers, at their Lumber Yard, corner of 26th and D street’. H. N. & J. W. EASBY. may 10— sOR SALE—4 FLOURISUING DRUG STORE k with a complete assorted stock of best = &c , in one of the best locations in Washington, D. The present owner being on the peint of leav- ing will 1 at a very reasonable price Any one who has a thorough knowledge of the business and the necessary qualifications of the bu-iness will find itarare chance. Address “H 8,” Box 106, Wash- ington city may 9—lw* OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Tube and transient board. Inquice at Mrs. SMITIVS, 233 F street ap9 OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought at Aa exceeding low price of 975, payable @3 per month. Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th et., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. JALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND NEAR the City, at Private Sale —For sale four very de- sirable and eligibly situated tracts of i.and, contaia- ing about fitty acres each, partly in Montgomery county, but principally in Washington county, DC. opposite the farm of Joseph H Bradley, Esq., about 434 miles from Wash:ngton, communicating with it by a new and commodious road pow under con- struction The soil is excellent,"nd wel! adapted to corn and wheat ‘he w ion is prominent ar: healthy, and the land well watered. There are Uiree tenements on the premises, This property is peculia:ly suited to gentlemen having business in the city for beautiful country res idences. A plat of the property can be seen at the office of. the subscriber. Joba Parker, Bsq., living adjoining, will show the property to any who may wish to see it. EDW. SWANN, No. 126 Louisiana avenue, near City Hall. ap 20 -eo2m FS RENT OR SALE GN REASONABLE Terms.—A three story Frame, with basew ent on New York avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets weet Also, a three story Frame, with back building, on IT etreet north, between Fourth and Firth sts. west Apply to James W. Barkergresidence on H street Rorth, between 12th and 2th sjreeta wees. . DICKSON & KING, ap 5—Thif Georgetown. ILLA FOR SALE—THE SUBSCRI8ER of fers at private sale the villa in which she at resent resides, with eight acres of land, situated at Eaville, on the Washington and Kallimore Turn pike Road. The h new, with all the modern umprovements, and the situation hes m- jaden=burg Depot on the Railroad, and there is also an omnibus running twice a day between Washington ang Ellq- ville. Application to be made to the subscriber, jiving on tae premises. MARY 8. VAS. naar 27—2awt ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT TH 150 a year wil! be rec: . those new §nd convenieni Green, with two acres o and other conveniences ara water are near the door, and cc town by way of ll and Sev Avenue, morning and afiéruoon, at the » for the accommodation of clerke in the departments. To secure the advar of rent imu undersigned, Kendail Green, after of may be had and the hous Several of these reside terms. TIMES. NEY, No 4, Kendall Green. N. B —Rents paid quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855-14 —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_=_==_ Boarding. 0 ARDING.—One fine large front room, with an avjoining chamber, handscmely fur ished, suitable for a family or several young wen. Alse, Chambers larger than are generaliy appropriated to single gomtlemen, with board, ag reasonable terms The situation ix high and hea thy, and i. the nane- dite neighborhood of the Patent Office, Post Office, and Indian Bur au. Transient and table boarders crn be also accommodated by application to No. 3 Union Row, F strect, between @tn aud 7th ats, may 14 lw* Ca. M C. GREEEB respect- fully announces that she las taken the large and commedious new brick house, N» 560 Penn. avenue, near 24 street, withing one minute’ waik of the Capitol, a short distance trom the railroad de pot, and sbe is now prepared to receive boarders by the day or week upon the most reasonable terns. Also, has a number of fine Reqins furnished or unfurnished, with or without board: Application as above. may 'l—lw Fea esenensneidnomnts caesar No. TLC EB—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND Climbers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and sjower baths and every aiteniion to render it most agreeable to ber * Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and aly at. ap23—3m = GAKD, &c.—MRS. BATES, on the south- west corner of Pa. avenue and 9h sircet is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. ery effort will be made to ren der those comfort ble who may favor her with their pacronage. ap 6—tf SODA WATER—SARSAPARILLA MEAD df Rees subscriber would announce to his numerous customers, thet his Soda Apparatus has been thoroughly overhauled and repaired, and he is pow ready to serve every one with 2 beverage superior to any ever before off-7ed He wou'd mention that he has not varied in the slightest from his manner of preparation, which is the proper way. 2 wourd also call the attention of all who jike a ¢elic ious’ drink to the MEAD, which is one of the madst bing and wivlesome drinks made, W. B. BUTT, Druggiat, may 14—eo% Corner 12th st., and Pa, av. WILLARD’S HOTEL, O1d Point Comfort, Va. of Weths SPLENDID SEA-SHORE HOUSE IS NOW OPEN. Boare efre aac Board by the week, per da Board by the month, per day... Baths free for the gueats may 10—1m Cc. C, WILLAR) & BRO + EB THOMPSON, MERCHANT TATLOR, Has removed to hie old stand, Mofit's Building, 4% street, one door narth of shilliugton’s Bookstore, wiiere he would be pleased to serve his friends and the public. may 3—-Qw LOUCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY Opened this day, different jen of C ocks Good Clocks §1 25 ine Gold Watches, $22; warranted. Jewelry cheaper :han ever. see for ves at Call and a - J. ROBINSON'S, No. 349 opposite Browns? Hotel. NEW JEWELRY ATCHES, SIVERWAKE &c- M.W.GALT W. ‘© , are receiving daily Inrge additions to & e stock of new and ¢legani pad. iy Watches, Silver Ware, & a election , Pure! we the ad of best quality, and at the loweer rates. M. W. GALT & BTO., Pa. av., between Guh and 10h sts. may I—dim 234 Anction Bales. By E. 8. WRIGHT, Auctionee " GEORGETOWN. oe RICO SUGAR AT ACCTION—On ONDAY tha Zlet st, at 19 o'clock, on F & A. B. Dodge’s wharf, the cargo ef the brig Fidelis, — mg Gonsieting of S18 bbde. a ime Suga. See en cent pia’ watcer; may 16—dts . Auctioneer. — By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctinee: iX VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUC- iS voa—On THURSDAY, the 17th instant, we shall sell. at 6 o'clock p. m, on the premises, wix valuable building Lots, situated at the corner of C and 9h streets cast, being Lois Bos 1,2 3,20. 21, «nd 22, in Square No 923, having a front of 2H 0. 5 inches on sireet, and 143 treet. = The above described property is handsomely lo — but a few minutes’ walk from the Navy arv. Terme: One-half cash; balance in one and two years the purchaser to give notes for the defened payments, bearing interest from the cay of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, _may 12-4 ___ Auctioneers. — By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctionesr DMINISTRATOR’S SAL¥ OF HANDSOME and Valuable Stallion. By virtue of an order of the Orphans’ Court, the sub-criber will sell at public sale, on THURSDAY, ihe 17th day of May, 1855, 44 o’clock p. m.,in front of the auction store of James C. M. Guire, on the corser of Pi sylvania avenue and Teh street west, the v: bie stallion horse “Moscow,” belonging to the of the late Charles W. Stewart. Mo-cow is of the organ stock, very fast it jess Or under the sadele, of finr gait and carriage, and desirabie fora road horse or for standing. Terms: One half carh, and the batance in 30 and 6° days, for notes satiefactorily endcreed, bearin, mntercat. CHAS. 5S WALLACH, Administrator. JAMES C. McGUIRE, may 12—dts Auctioneer. uy J.C. MeGUIRE, Auct r. ESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE ard Lot near the Capitol at Auction. On FRIDAY afternoon, May 18h. at 5 o'clock, on the premi-es, I shatl seli part £ Lot No. 90, in Square No 725, fronting 13 feet on nowth A street, bagween Ist and 24 streets east, and running bace 27 feet to a thirty feet alley, with a nearly new and substan- ially built fur-story brick dwelling hou-e, contain tightrooms. The house is buiit on an 18 inch sone wall, and is finished in the very beet manner throughout. ‘Titie indisputable. Terms: $1,000 cash; residue in 12 months, wih intereat, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. JAS. C. M GUIRE, may 12— Auctioneer. By C W. BOTELER, Aucticneer. ALE OF FOUR BUILDING LOTS at Auc- tion - On 1 UESDAY aftertoon, May 2, at 6 o’clock, I shali sell, on the premises. parts of lots 29 and 30,in Square 552, fronting each 62 feet 6 inches on P street, between Second and Third streets, ant lots 10 and 11, in Square 553, fronting cach 57 feet on © street, between New Jersey avenue and 34 street Terms: One fourth cash ; balance ju @, 19 aad 18 months, with intere:t, secured by deed on property. 6. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. BY J C McGCIK, Auctioneer. f Rg ele SA\.E OF VALUABLE BUILD. ing Let near Railroad D-pot- By vetre of a deed of trust bearmg date on the 4th coy of Anri!, 1854. and recorded in Libvr J. A. 8, No. 38, fulios 181, &e., the sulscriber will sell, at public sale. on FRIDAY, the Sih day of tune, 1855, at SY vclock P- OL, On the premises, all that piece or poycel of ground lying and being situate in the cfty o! Wach- ington, and b ing part of sqqere No. 630, beginning at a point on New Jergey avenue £70 feet from the northwest copier of said square and running thence eastwarcly at right angles io New iers-y avenue 194 feet 1X inches, thence due south 23 feet, more or less, to & parallel line 22 feet fom the first de +eribed tine of this piece of ground, aad running par. allel with said line westwardly to Now Jersey ave- nue 118 feet 11¢ inches, thence northwaraly oa New Jersry avenue 22 feet to the potet of begnning, The ghove pecpeity is eligibly situated near the Bavroad Depeiand adjoining Foy's Hotel, rapidly enhancing in value. and offers a most favorab.e op- portunity for investmei.t Terms of sule: Half cash, and balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bearing interest trom the day of sale, secured by @ deed ia trust upon the property. if the tors of sale are not eomplied vith in six days after the sale, ihe property will ve reso'd at the risk and expense of the purchacer CHAS 8. WALLACH. Trustee. JAS C McGee, Auctioncer. may li--ra may 15--cok?s By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. EN SMALL HOUSES AT AUCTION. MONDAY a’ternoon, May Qlxt, at 6 o titil setiven the premises, in Sqvare 543, parts of Lots 18, 19 25, together with the improv thereon copsiaing of tea conveniently and aeatly new Frame Housce, each conta re This property is located on south K, beiwee. 3d and 434 streets. Ter For each Hose rh will paid, with i st on the property. e _ may lS—rats By GREEN & SCO% uated on York av. 7, in equare running Lack to an The house contains six good rooms. immediately after the sale of the above, we , in Teont of the part of Lot No.8 No. 427 hi rout on the public 4 Bih ste, immedi- in 8q epace of 31 feet, betw: in Vorthe.n Liberties’ Market, with ' itle indisputable Terms : One third cash ; balance in one and two igs for notes beszing interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, may 1i—d Auctionear. By WALL, BARNAKD& CO » Aucts. N ANOGANY, WALNUT, VENEERING, Ac , at Auction. On FRIDAY afternoon, the 18th A stant, at 2 o’clock, we shall sel, In frout of our Auction Rooms A large lot of insbogany, walaut and maple Ve aeers Mahogany end walnut Woods, shaded an. curled ‘The attention of cabinetmasers is invited Terms: $20 and under cash; over that suma credit of 30 and 60 daya, forgotes satisfactorily en dorsed, bearing iuterest. WALL, BABNARD & CO., may 15—dts Auctioneers. By JAS. OC. McQUIRK, Auctioneer. ERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT in the First Ward at Pubix ternoon, May 2let, at 544 o’clock, on the premise 4 T shal lot No. 4, in Fquare 102, fronting 51 feet 1¥ inches cn north G, between Q0ih aad Qst ste, Tuuniag back 18) feet, Wilh an Outlet from the rear to 20: street. ‘This lot is delightfully situated in one of the most f ehicnable parte of the First Ward, neaierous fine Louses being in progress of erection in the immedi- ate vicivity. Tide perfect. Terms: One-third cash ; 19 months, with interest, on the premises. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, may 15—d Auctioneer. By JAS C McGUIRE, Auction<ser. ERY VALUABLE BUIL: ING LOT ON P, betwren 1$t' and 14th sireets at Auciion.—Ou TUESDAY sft: :00n, May 234, at 53 o’ctook, an on the preu:tses, T shall cel. the west halfof fo in Bquare No, 254, having a front of $0 M. Wg inch es on F st, between Mah and 14:/i, running back 100 feet to a W {res atiey. This is probably one of the most desira.le Low for sale in that rection of the oiy. ‘Tenns: One third cash ; the residue in 6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by a deed cf trust on the premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HAIR WORK. RNAMENTS of Hsir, such ax Bracelets, Chat- i 5 sgareoe) —— ings, Finger i made to order, of any desired design, a faivafully attended to. AS IDs, seen al my store. . H. SEMKEN, No. 330 Pa. av., between 9h and 1s sta. Mar 30 the residue in 6, 12, and secured by a deed gf trust 15d ANO HER A LAS AT NE OREMONA LAVINIA, ‘AL OF PARIS MANTIL- YORE PUICES. LEGNORA, LILY, DE STAEL, ‘AMILLA, DEW DROP CLIMENE, Also, a few MOURNING MANTIL Las” ‘very prety Ail the above rtyles just received aud this day an ranged for inspection 'n our Mantilla Room, second story, MAXWELL & BROTHER, 328 Pa ave., bet On and 16h streets. Verro3r AMPBELL'S DICTIONARY of Mittary el 1 ence, Cavalry T tain Nolan on Of Oavairy Horses, Reg wWatione for Ycomenry Cavalry. ap FRANCK TAYLOR. t inches on C; | @reet, nord of P. its Histary and Tactica by C ‘ mek aby Cup | {may 14—enne TELEGRAPHIC. — REPORTED FOR TER DAILY EVENING STAR. ———SeeeE Fire fa Indiana. Evaneviere, Ix>, May 15—A Gre took Piece here to-day, which destroyed sixteen buildings. Toe lose is stated at $100,008, bat was p ivoipally insured Ealtimore Markets. Batimone, May 17.—blour is frm; Fales of 1000 bbie at $1087. Wheat bas de- clined from 3 to Scts; sales of red at $2 Sa $2.65; white at $2.65s$275. Corn is md dull; white $2.04:%2 06, yellow $1.06a$1.08. Rew York Stock Market. New Yorx, May 17.—Stocks are lower and heavy Money is eary, on call 5 per sent, At the first board, sales of Erie Rail-ord et 43; Uieveland and Toledo Kail-oad. 80; ber. d Coal Company, 254; Reed! rae Canton Company, 254; New York Centre! Coal Co., 1063; Virginia 6's, 87; Missouri 6's, 914. Bo : New York Markets. Naw Yorx, Mey 17 —Cotton is uno! Flour has declined 122 Good Ohio $10e 10 18] Southern is better; sales of 1100 bar rels at 1112jall 44 Wheet is unch«nged Corn is stiffer; mixed $1 13a$1 13%. Pork and wall uochanged. Whisky is ficm; Ohio 3 _ MORE AUCTION BARGAINS. at tL kines Dane heap Cash fan be sold @t about nad baif the cost of imports Goa: Ladies’ fine Hose, emb'd with silk, 18 cts, worth 37 evnts Geauvemen's silk Gioves, 12 os, worth Ladies and a Misses’ Gives, adios’, Gentlemen’s and cotton op yicents Cotton Hose and Half Hose Ge Swiss In-er ing 4c Foe trish Linen 5 Hardk: rchiets je 29 yds. Celieo for 9t S {ido yés Gs Cito, wanted fast elon, 200 yds fine Calico, Worth 12c per yard 2 —a —_ Yard wide Coaon 5 Vard wide Lawns only 62, worth 12e Pine French Lawns, warranted fast colors, 120, aoe We 2 dozen more of those fine Linen Shirt Bosoms at 25e worth 50c Fine linen Shirt Collars 16¢ Undershirts only 25¢, worth 6c — ene leached Sheeting only 10c, worth 12Ke Patton 12° per doz - Ltdies’ Prench Corsets 1 37 A complete assortment of Plouncings, Swiss amd Combric Edgings Collars, extra cheap Very good Chem»erts t8e Und: rsieeves only 6o Ladies fine Grass eps 4 cheap Be mets, Eats, Flaws and ‘arasols at extremety Scots and Shoes—In th’s line I have great bar gains of r: J.adves’ Half Gaiters only 75 cts ery fing biack Gaiters only $1, worth @1 50 Ladiow’ Bi 37e Children’s Shoes 2c > Migses’ Gaiters 62c Gents’ Buppers, 0c Gents? Congress Gaiters §1_ 87, worth @9 Genis and Boys? Lasting Shoes, Ovtord Ties aud Paney Shoes in great variety, I won d invite the whole purchasing community to call and take a look through my stock before Moxing thew purchases, as I feel confident they wil Le suited both in goods and prices, and save ef least ten per cent. &. B. HALL, No. 373 North Seventh street, fourth house above I at. All gnode at wil, be found in store. a i A CARD.—LOOK HERE! gee ye lovers of the good things of this Wife, and AA we will se where you may obtain atleast th ankiul for past favors, I would respecUully ak a continuance of the same dur Pring and Sammer. lam prepared to ferniek vho will give me a call with the sweetand ena? ing Reverazes in my live at shor notice. Suck ss tee Creams, Water Ices, of all flavors, Schariotte Reuse, Binncmangr, &e Cakes of a!l kinds. Also, foresgn and domerti> Pruits and Confectionery, gen- — kept in well regulated establishments of mo ind. Particular attention will be paid nisi Wedding or Bride's Cakes. ‘Alea a se Balle e: Pic Nice, &e., &e.. aud upon reason old stand Taresichusetts avenue, be 101, Sherts, Northern Liberties. a JOHN W RIGHTSTINE. FLOUR! FLOUR! 5 —- a PLOUR, for baker's vwed ands tra do co, selected for family nee Sv quarter savks Femily snd Supertioe, warranted 49 ibs to the sack The avention of takers and consumers is invited to the above, receiving to dey on connignm nt, ch wil! be rold at satis ccory prices, and war- ranted to bDewer e WM. ©. HAKPER, ur, Wiaes, Teas, and Groceries, avenue, between 434 and Gth strecta. may 12—ec3t CARRIAG! S—CARRIAGES. NAVE now on hand, and constantly finishing, @ very large assortment of Pleasure and, Family CARRIAGES, of the lateat fash- tons, Which [ will sel as low as the same quelliy werk can be sold ia any of the principal markew of the United States, ‘The subscriber is now dealing exclusi in Can riiges of bis own manufecture, and all sold ny bins will be werranted, and compare favorably with any work in thia market. As | always keep a larga aesoriment, { iavite purchasera and otbers to ex- amine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. rriages built ta order Old Carriages taken im ere ty OF repaired at the shortest n tice. pores THOMAS VOUNG, Sign of the Golden Hore, No 409 Pa. avenue and 4 street. tmoay 1—oo3m CHARL«s MA*SKiNS, Architect. (Pa. avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets,) WaSHineron, Ce TLL. contince to furnisb Plans, detail Drawings. cud epecifications of buil “very description. and alse w superiniend thar. ree an. ‘alm SUPERIOR SODA WATER. } HE subscriber would mist respectfully inform his former patrons, and the lovers of superior Soda Water generally, that his founts are ava p im op ration, and in Gx er to keep up his weli earned repmation of keeping the best SODA WATER and inst deheiops KIRUPS in tae cit , is determined (it puswible) to have it sti better than heretofore. O. BOSWELL, ugeist, Comer Maryland av., and 7ub +t., island, ap20 lm Washington, Mi NEW POLKA. HE CHEVY CHASE POLKA, compneed and devicated t Mirs Sally D. Bradley, on D. Saunders, Esq., of this city, whose compositions have always met with such grea: public favor ‘The menis ot the piece are such as will introduce it among ai! lovers of music, Price 25 cenis. Just publisbed and for gale oi ILBUS & HITZ. ‘She Prosident's Mounted Guard Quickstep, com- posed hy te accomplished Pianist, Mr. Bobert Hel- ler, will appear in a tew days may 12 << ——— ‘(HE HEALING OF THE NATIONS. BY CHAS LINTON. With an Inrroduction and Appendix by N. P. Tallmadge. Published by the Society for the @ffa-ion ef Spiritual Kn New York. 1 large octavo volu =. Por sale at TAYLOR & MAUR °S Bookstore, Rear Oth stre: ay? ~~ PROPOSALS FOR FUEL. QvaRrenmarrer # Orrick Magine rays Wachington, Mh May, } EALED PROPOSAL wil! be vesstved a office until Friday, the 25th of May inst., at 10 o'clock a. m., for Fi ying to the Marines in Washingion city from ist July, 1855, © 3och of — such quantities of Wood and Cua) se may uired upon the Quarterly sitions of Co aponling Olheone ue The wood to be best cak sapling, um@ the cost best authracite, free from dust, broken and sereened, ster adi gpaspeeay nr points within the bar- rack walls, 8 may ated, free ot o the United Stare ee may haere) ORGANS FOR SALE. SUPERIOK toned CHAPEL ORGAN; and « fine Rosewood PARLUR non — now on exhibition M lechanics’ Pair. They Sr fn the ralncey of HENRY ERBEN lew York. . apply to Prof. SCI! 1 For terma, &e. to eet coke oa a , ol ED ROOMS—SEVE?AL handsome jo ¢ and Chamb rs recently cecuped by the ussian Mini-ter, and ‘Will be rented to 6 fom By oF severat omen, with ar withour board Iuquire at J P CRUTUHET’S, No. 472, r6h and D street. (intel)