Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1855, Page 3

EVENING Local Intelligence. Wats, 1 Coxvicr.— Decision tn the Habsas Case.—We have heretofore published the petition of William Wells, to the bonor- able judges of the Cireult Court of the United for the District of Colambia. sstting forth that he was convicted of murder at the December term of the Criminal Conrt for the county of Washington, District of Columbia, (@ son of Mr. Mundell, of the marine corps. being the victim.) and was sentenced by said court to be hung on the 23d of April, 1852, on which day the President ot the United States _ bi pardon of the cffence of which @ was convicted, ‘ npon condition that he be imprisoned during bis natural life—that is, the sentence o! death is hereby commuted to imprisonment for life in the penitentiary at Wasbington ;” Wells, in the conclusion of bis Petition, seid, ‘- being duly informed by coun- sel learned in the law that the said pardon absolute, and the condition invalid, he prays the writ of Acbeas corpus may iseue to bring him before the court, and, if it is found thst his confinement is oy and contrary to law, he may be diecharged from bis imprisonment.” This case was ar; by Charles Lee Jones, Eeq:, for tho petitioner, and by P.B Key, Beq , for the United States, (ihe points of ‘whose remarks were given in the Star) This morning, the Circuit Court, through Justice Morsol!, pronounced ita decision. Afier reviewing the urzuments which had been pre- sented, and citing various aachori:ies he said that the Presdent of the United States Aas the power to grant a c-nditional pardon, as in this case, for a capital cffence Next as to the ‘eae of confinement. If he had succeded io showing that the Presiiont this power, the penitentiary, of all others, would seem%o be the most suitable place It had beea urged that the peniteutiary was for per- sons convicted of offences punishab!e with im- risopment and labor under the laws of the Jnited States or of the District ot Columbia Altsough the 4 zeomersr pa is principally for the purpose of punishment in enumerated eases, as therein prescribed; yet, as it was built by the Waited States, aud is nu charge of United Stete: cfficers, paid by the United States, sod, of course, js urder the govern- ment and control of the United Statez, he supposed, as the President, on whom the par- dosing power is conferred by the constitution, has the rizht to commu’e pusisbment in cspi- tal cases, he bes the right, c# a sequenee, to use the penitentisry for that purpose. There- fore the application must be disosarged ; it coa'd not be ed; the Aabwus corpus mast be refused. According to this decision, Wells will remain in the penitentiary. Taw oraz Hangas Corpcs Cass—tuar oF vas Saucors —The Circait Court, after dis- disposing of the Wells case, provounced its decision in that cf the four United States sailors, who, by virtue of the sentence of a court-martial in New Yerk, and ons in Ner- folk, wore brought to ihe penitentiary of this District, where they sre pow impricoped. They contended, through thei sel, C. L. Jones, eq , that thei- confinement is illegal and contrury to law, they not hariog, as they state ia their several petitions, been convicted of any cffence puni-hable with imprisonment at hard labor under the laws of the Urited States or District of Columb i be discharged. Jadge Dunlop pronounced the deeision of the court this morning. Hie referred to the petition of Kichard Liddle, who it apyeared, was enlisted in the naval service 23 a sailor in Ovtober, 1852, for the poriod of three year! He wae tried by &@ genera! court martial Norfolk for “‘matinons coctnet and language” on the 23d of Februzry, 1854; convicted, and Gentenced to ten years imprisonment at Jabur fo the District penitentiary. The proceed- fng:, judgment, aid :entexee of the court- martisi wore submitted to the President of the United States, and approved by him The jurisdiction of the court martial, the Court , is not denied, but it ia insisted that the court martial exceeded its authority by passing the sentence. Lic read the iaw of Congress of 1800, for the government of the Marvy, which prescribes the punishment for the several offences known to ths naval ser vice, to be determiacd by a court martial, tho Sading to be submitted to the President for his approval. it as noi, the . ia the of the Cireuit Court to revise or correst 3 error of the court murtial, if any exisa The sppeal must Jie to the President. who soc. firmed the sentence of (be Cont Court could not look beyoud the resord; it had neo power t> examine the proveedings under a writ of error, as ihe law had pl:oed such jurig- diction beyond i:s power; it cann t ucurp pow- er by a writ of habeas corpus. There is no doubt the cour: martial had power to punish Biddle of the crime ot which he wzs charged. The Court was satisGed that Richard Biddle must be remauded; and the same principle applies to the other three cases. Alterthe jadgment had been pronouncsd, C. L. Jones, Eeq., the counsel of tho sailore, entered a suit of damages sgaics: the United States Siarshal for tho false itmprisonment of; tarcous waters and b his clients, and the case will be carzied, on appeal, to the Supreme Court of the United! States = Sovpiurns or razz Wax or 1812 —A mesting ef some of the soldiers of the late war with Great Britain was held yesterday afternoon, in the chamber of the Evard of Aide: 8 Williams ia the chair, and Rie gees acting 2s secretary. Sha objest of the eall was to carry into effect the organization of an“ Azgociation cf the Survivors of the war of 1812 of the District of Columbia ;” similar to those of others of this character — have been establisued in several of the Tore was evidently disagreement of conti- ment amorg thoes present ; one side insisting that the veterans who resided in tho District at the time of the war should take the initia tive in the formation of the society; while the other meintsined that thoze side bere, witheut distinction, sho Proceed to the bu:incss before them, and or- Ganize the association. Several gentlemen were dasirous of pos’- ponirg all further considera:io1 of the subject until next November, , they said, ic would be time enough to commence eperations with aview of inducing Congress to give pensions to the old soldiers. Other geutlemen rewarked that the proposed District As-ociaticn was for bo such purpose, Lat rather for matuai reliel, and to see that the poorest of thors ameng them should have decent burial. Ia fast, with & view to Lenevolont and fra’erna! a8. These disagreements prevented organi- Sation. A moticn to adj.urn until Noveuber Was voted down, when tae meeting sdj,urned until the first Thursday in June, by which » We presume (tbe zurvivirg soldiers of the war of 1812, resident 6f thia District, wiil eon vene, in a spirit of unanimity, and form a so- ciety similar to that which exis's, of like pa- triotic material, ia the city of Baltimore. Toe Fovatz Warp Msxtixc.—Tho aali Know Nothicgs of the Fourth Ward held an adjourned meeting in Parker's Building. last Bigot, which was well attended. De William Jones was in the chair, with a F A Klop- fer as secretary. John F. Coyle, M rancis Mohy3, Capt. F A Kilopfer, Thomas Burch, and A. T. Iurrington, vere appointed « finance committee. At the re- Quest of the meeting. Mejor George MoNeir agreed to attend to procuring naturalization harge, for any persons entilied to them, who desires to vote at the approach- yey Roane [lis cfize is on the south side of Pennsylvacia aveoue, between 4} and Sixth Streets, over the furniture store, a few dvors east of Buthman’s wine store —L£4.) Dr. Noble Young, one of the nominees of the anti-hnow Nothings of tho Werd for the Counei: Board, being calied out, adireszed the meeting with happy effect. They were also oe im an animaied speech by Colonel gers. —_— Deowxzp —On Tuesday, Joho O'Day was drowned io the Potomac, having a cidentally from of a boat ween the White Howe and Fort Washington; He leaves a brother residing in Washing‘on and one in Baltiaore. —_—- Kaow Notaixa Nowixations.—It fe said that the Kaow Nothings of the Fourth Ward have nominated M G Emery asa candidate for Alderman, and A MeD. Davis, Jobn Ball, and J.T. Clements for tho Loard ef Common Tar Sixes Wamp ts tum Fieip !—The spir- {tof the stalwart men of the Old Sixth was fully exhibited last night A numerous and exthusiastio meeting-the anti-Kuow Nothing Voters was held in the Anacostia ine-house. the Mr John R.-Queen presided, and Mr. John D. Brandt acted as secretary. The following Rominatians were made to the meeting, and eonfirmed by acclamation: For Alderman, Dr. Aaron W. Miller; for Councilmen, Lemuel Gaddis, John D Brandt, and John Goutigan; for Assessor, Valentine Conner. This is a strong and exeeedingly popularticket. Dr. A. W. Muller was called owt and made a very in- teresticg and forcible speech, dissecting Know Mecengt aa. Dr. Magruder, of the Fi-at Ward, foliowed him, and made, as he always does, a | fsca, very eloquent and powerful appeal, ioter- pa witticisms, which keys the house in roars of laughter. All the candidates sig- nified their acceptance, and Messrs. Gaddi-, Brandt, and Conver (Mr. Costigan being ab- sert) made appropria'e acknowledgments for the honor conferred upon them. e meeting adjourned with three enthusiastic cheers for Dr. Magruder, which awoke the slumbering echoes of the surrou ding hills. — (commontcatmp, Sometarme Usercz if sor Onnauentat. — If any of your subscribers are contractors fer street-paving, let them know that the ladies would iike the paving-stones, misnamed grave!, takea from the walks in -‘ Jacksen-Statue fquare, and forthe benefit of the neighbor- hood a3 well as the ‘rest of mankind,” the Commissiouer of Public Buildings would do some service to his country at large in send- ing for the celebrated Yankeo loc ker to come on and show the people ho ates st the above syuare can be opened after they are unlocked ; Mr. Edivor, can you teil me what effect the ight-eap iw bess, Wan on the steeple of the church, between Thir- teenth acd Fourteenth on H street, will have on the congregation of the church on Sundays in hot samme:? Sxooxs. Washing:on, May 17, 1855. Patsecn Accipest—On Wedacsday sfter- noon, one of the lada eagaged in drivicg the earts between Soventh strect and Virginia avenue, whers workmen are employed in leveling the sircets, fell under the wheel of hie cart, which passed over his shoulders, and was stopped by his head and neck. The poor boy remained in that fix until another came and relieved him by backing the horse. Of- hoa: Stoddard earried him to an apothecary's store, where ail that could be done was dore forhim. The weight of the loaded ca:t forced biood from his eyes, nose, and mouth. Tho physicians think that he will recover. Revorvrioxany Raticr.—G. W. P. Custiz, Beq., hes kindly loaned the sleeping tent of Geu. Washington, made use of by the Father of bis Country daring the Revoluticnary war, to the committee of arrangements ef the Grand Regiments! bil, to be given next Mon- day night at the Natiouei Theatre. It will be pitched on the stage for gensral inspection, Mr. Custia permitted the Washington Light Infantry to display this relict 6f revolutionary times, en the oc*asion of thoir ball st Carua:’s a'oon on the 221 of Fobruary, 1842, since which time it has been stored safely at Arilng- ton among other a;tioles of value which be- | longed to Washington. od Excersion To TH8 Great FALts.—By ref- eresce to our advertising colamns, it wiil be teen that thecasal packet Congress wil! make au excursion to the t.cat Falls and the Water Works, on Sanday morning nex‘, leaving ber dock at 7 o’clook, a. i , thug affording an op- Portunity of viewing the pioture:que soenery j of the Great Fails and its vicity. A Usxpsoue Prize.—Wm. H. Winter, Bsq., bas orderet a splendid silver goblet to be menufactured by Mr Samuel Lowia, which he jateods to present to the Hichlanders, Capt. Reese, as a target prize. The present has been accepted by the company ; and the mem- bers hare decided to shoot for it on the anni- versary of the battle of Bunker Bill. Dactrsatiox —Mr. Eleaser Brown, clected ! by the two Boasda of Ci:y Quancils, on More May, one of tho commissioners to conduct the elsetionin the Lhird Ward in Jano next, bas, ; wo leara from @ reliable souics, declined the Taz Vantnre.— The Shelden Ballet Tri upe again perform at this popular place of amuse- ment tonight. An attractive bill is pre- The Circuit; sented. —- ++ —— CITY BAMBLES. Miron, ia one of his ivitivet meeds uf thought, gives us co miost vivid idea of the beautics of illumi nation Inspired by the Sacred Nine, ho exclaims, “ Pendent frem the arched roof, by sublle magic, maay astarry crescent fedon sephaltus und nap thus, yielding ligt as from a sky.” If any of our readers have bad intercourse witlr Gautier’s Ely- sian Temple, they may be able to form some con- ception of what Milton d-eamed cf. Gaurier’s nec- 2Verages, the soft and mellow radiance which pervades every apartment of hia su- perbiy embellished saloon, the ornamental and fretied god work, profuseiy and irregularly present- ed to the vision, form a combination of attracuons which put past ali controversy that, a3 a nocturnal resort for the beauty, the elite, and the literati of Washington, the establishment adverted to holds ant is destined vo bold a pre emineat position. Jn this connexion, Itmay net be amiss to state thet Gautier’s sparkling cugar is ¥inning fur itcell, imperishable Ja as a beverage. Ite medical properties, its deliciousness, its susceptibility of im, mediate preparation, ard use, have, ia addition to the reputation of iw originator, procured for it an almost general use. The benigh influence it so readily exerts over @ heated rtste of the blood, and its instantaneous vivifying effect in cases of fatigue and oppression, will render it, especially in the com ing summer months, an invaluable acquisition to every domesiic cirele. {tia put up in neat, porta ble bottles, variously flavored, and can be obtained at Gautier’s, the Napoleon of Confectioness. Ir 1a oftentimes pleasant to steal from the din and Jar of active life to partake of a momentary recrea- tion and refreshment. Allge that ere heavy laden should bear in mind that Wattace Ezior, corner of Twelfth and P streets, is prepared, through the means of bis inimilabie seda witer and sirups, to imake your burden light. He bas §tted up bis store tastefully fo: the reception ef bis fiienda and can supply them with almost any thiog in the fancy line. He continues, as usual, to compound p:e scriptions, and dispense the choicest and moct efi scacious drugs, medicines, 2c. Scmver is already ditfsing her pleasing and glo- rious influeccca, Her fragrant breath is on the gal-, The approximating maturity of sweet flowers, the blithe aud joycus carol of the feathered psalmist, as he dos off his old and assumes a new and more beauteous atiire, procluims the early advent of gen- Ue, balmy, sprightly Summer. To pursue the ex amples so strikingly afurded by contemplating the matchiess operations of n ‘©, we sbould be pre- pared to greet the delectable season, so shortly to bud into vigorous life, with proper regard for its re- quirements. Therefore, i, becomes the bounden duty of every tight minded man who Las not es yet paid his complimcut to Mesera, Wieser reco & Co. > repair forthwith to their patace Store, and secure 2 euit of their cheap and tasieiul summer apparel, Messrs. W. & Cu. are obiiging and gentlemanly in their deportment, and are enabled, through their ex- tended and extending faci ities, to gratify the most fastidicus at extremely low rates. Jt seems like surplusage to add, in this connection, that they can be found at the Odeon Hall, corner 414 street and Pa. avenue. Gorn is a god, at whove strine there worships not one hypocrite, and, in order to increase {ie al- ready large number of its vota:ies, Mr. T. O. Hoa, @ the Sign of the Eagle, No. 418 Penna. avenue, is Presenting for sale thi; precious get}, in the most bewhiehing styles and varieties. Me keeps con- stantly Watches of ali grades and pricess Brace- lets Of most exquirte construction ; Pinger Rings of the ehastest designs and patterns, aad his col lection of Wateh Cheins is one that eannot be cur- passed, ifequatied, by any other in the city, rd ie tills tounding statements of those who have been curei by them from dreadful Sctofula, Dropay, Cicers, Skin atiacnes, Bias: matlsm, Neuraigi is, Internal Pains, ions Com- plaints, Headache, Mearcere, Gout, and many loss dange rons but still threateuing ailments, such as pimples on the Worms, Nervous Irritability, Loss of apnetite, Irregu- lartties, Dizziness in the heat, Colds, Fevers, Dysentery, and indeed every variety of complaints for whicha Purgative Remedy is required. are no random statements, but are authenticated by your owa neighbors aad your own ph: ‘Try them once and you will never be without them. Price 2% cents per bux—s boxes fur $1. Prepared by D8. J. 0. AYER, Lowell, Mass., —And sold 2. D. GILMAN, Washington. @. M. LINTHICUM, Georestown. Hes may 3—eulm DK. DUPONCO'S GOLDEN MONTHLY PIL! the best and most infallible remeiy ever discovered for re- having and curing all patpful, distresaing, and diMealt men- siruation, and removing all periodical vbstructions, ard ir- regulartijes arising from whatever cause, These Pills area com, TRIUMPHIN MEDICAL SCIENCE, | They are pr ¥ & process which concen e Angredients ato a small bulk, thus randering {t unnecksanry Jor delicate females to take large doses of Bauseous tugs, Dr. Doponco’s Pills are the resu:t of aver THIRTY YEARS" EXPKRIENGK in the treatment of the di of femai year, have already been sold, and the demand for them rap'dly {n- creases wherever they become known. They have been thoroughly tried in Washington, and found to act like a berm. . Sold by all Druggista in Washington, Georgetown and Al- mandria, Va. mar l—eo3m* (074 SECRET FOR THE LADIES—HOW TO PRESERVE Beauty.—Don’t uso Chalk, Lily White, or any of the so-called comm ties, to conceal a farted or sailow complexion, If you would have the roses brought back to your cheek, a clear, healthy and trausparent skin, aud life and visor iu- fused through the eyssem, get a botile of Corter’s Spanish Mixture, and take {t accorfing to directions. It does uot taste quite a8 well aa ewestmests ; but, if aster a fow doses you do not find your health and beauty reviving, your step elastic and vigorous, and the whole system refreshed and Mke a Spring morning, then your case ba ne valuable certificates we pontess, go for naught, It is the greatest parifier of the blood known, t« pertectiy harmless, and at the same time powerfully efiice- cous. See advertisement. (OF7NOAH WALKER & CO. Marble Hail Clothing Empo- . Fiem, under Browns’ Hotel, respectfully aunounce that thetr ‘displez of Spring and Summer Clothing ix vow ready for inspection, comprising an sssortment of Coats, Vesta and Pantaloons of the newest and richest desizus in material, trimming and workmauehip. Yo gentlemen who study excellence with economy tn fashionable articles of drove opportauity for se’ecting is offered from one of the largest and moss attractive stock of goods ever offered {n |. this elty at & very reduced scale of prices. epit (7A PHENOMENA IN MEDICINE. —Bronchitts, Cousis, Dy-persia Liver Cov plaints, Scrofala, &o.—For ail dineaass of the Female System it stands preem‘nent. A Glergyman just informs as it has cured hit of Bronchitie of a daspevate cheracter—varticn'ars hereafter. HAMPTON 8 VEGKTABLE TINCTURE—By t's mild ac- ton on the stomaci, iver and kidgoya, will cure Dyspen ia, Cong, Asthina, Bronchial and Lang Adections Paine In tha Back, Side aud Breast, Consumption, matiem, Gout, No Worms, aad Nore: from tmpure blood, ar known. Tale inv pen thehumsntrame. Seeady ities—with all dtr he greatest female tieement to-day, FAIES.—WHITRHURST'S mar? PREMIUMS aT still in tho ascendance 5 prarées Shetr stoJ.H. for thetr eqperlority of Pho acopes and Daguerrsotypes exhibited. ved two Modals at the World's Fair, Lon- jam at Crystal Palace, New York. wards of thy Marzlaad Lustityte forfinree are fast. Whitehurst’s Gallery in this city tson Pa, avenue betw. 43g and 6th streets. feb 17 72. HOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED GERMAN BIT There are fow thinra which afford ns greater plassare than sitting down lo ®riwe s uoti-9 of the celebrated Hoof land Germsa Bitters, becanse we ars fully conmciana we are conferring a pubitc benefit, and cur heart fells us that by our noticas many have been Induced to teke these Bitters, ‘aad been rescued from death by dysnepsta, liver complaint, ke., for the curepf which {tls certain It la prepared an y at the German Medicine ia, bar >ysin ret. to 638 Beveuth wireet, opposite to t tie Lank, and ts uow ore pared TEN all ontere for Medicives, Palate, Olln, sud Clase dating Bestet attention will bo beat hysictan’s preseri~ tail hours ef the day aod night. Tue night bell Is on the right of the stere door. ap 1¢—im WF Jos Saino Tor recatves all the new Boci ters 20 fast ao nubliehed. To ie agent for Ha Sere Bagasthes, cod eur reaaers will » inrge and good assortment of Blank Booke «nd Lie Bookstore, Odeon Ratiding, cor Pa. avanue MARRIED. On the 13t ant, hy the Rev Mr Alken, Mr. ENRY TRUNNELL to Miss MARGARET If OUNS, both of Georgetown ¢ Bait. Sun please cop7. Oa the 17th irstant. by few A G Matart, JAS. B* RHER, of Baltioore, to Mias ANNIE VIRGINIA VENABLE, of this city, s Bilt. Sua please copy On the 17:h instert, by Rey George W Bamrcen, if » Miss ARA ELLA SCOTT, both orge’a coacty, Mi. * on the evening of the 17 h Instant, odist Protestant Parsonage. Uh street, P. Wilson. Mr. RONERT LANTZ- MAN to Miss MARY V. KIDWELL, both of Alex- anina, Va fy the same, at the eame time and piace, Mr. RENEDICT WHEATLEY to Miss MARTHA A KiDWELL, bo h of Atexandas. Va On the ev. ning of the 16°h tn tant. at same place, by the same Mr. SAMUEL &.N. MIDDLEFON to Miss VIRGINIA both of this city. On the morning of ¢ 8th instant, IDA ELI? BETH, on!y child of Geo. end Mary Staffan, age: years ead 16 day:. a The fiiends of the family are respectfully invited to uttend the funeral on Sundey afternoon, as three o'clock. = ee Wants. ¥ —-EMPLOYMENT FOR A CoOL aecnrt. Apply ven accustu.ned to drive may 17—eout UKSE WANTED-—A MIDDLE AGED C orcd Woman, who cau come well recummend- ed asa good child’s nurse, will find a good situa tion by applying nt No 151 F street south, near 20. A slave preferred. may 17 - 3" BITUATION WANTED BY A FU! LY COM perent Gardener, one who qudesstands all the branches~ppertaining to the business, aud can pro- dace unqu-etionable reference. Address “Garcee ner,” through Uke office of the Siar, stating where an interview can be bad, will meet with prompt at iention. may 17 - eo3t* W ANTED Tv HIKE, TO GO TO THE country, a few miles from Washington, eve Cook, the pembermaid, both to under- nd wash! gz. Highest wages given. Apply to RYAN’, on G, betw Wis aad Mth streets. may 17—3t* W oem BUILDING LOT, ABOUT 25 by 10-0 feet, in the neighborhood of Vermont avenue or 14th, eouth of M streets. Address, stating price, &e , box 133 City Post Office. may 16 —4t ANTED.—A PORTER in our store. Refer ence requiied. Apply to HOWELL’ & MORSELL, No, 223 C street, between 6th and 7th. Brushes, i.inseed Oil, White Lead, Zine White, Whue Varnish, &c., tor sale us above, in any a tity. ma} To Stoue Quarry and contract fur sale of Stare to Government aud others, there being now great mand for stone. This Quarry ie immedia'ely oppo site Georget'wo. Large shanty, blacksmith ehop, and every implement on the spot. Tas quarry tur- nishes the best and largest truck Stone, &c. A chance is now offered. Cull or write to LLOYD & CO, P fteenth street; oppo. the Treasury. ANTED—A PART. KA may ANTED—EVERYBODY TO ANOW THAT they can get a lot 94 feet tront by 130 fect deep, for the low price of 874—payable §2 a month without interest. ere the Union Land Office, -, above Odd ows? Hall. ap23~3in JOHN POX, Sec. JEViNTH WARD.—UNION TICKET, SS Por Alderinan—DEARBORN R. JOHNSON, Por Common Councli—SAMUEL PUMPH REY, SAMUEL &. TAYLOR, HENRY A. CLARKE, may 4—te TCH ALS, LONDON BRO. STOUT, TH subscriber offers for sale — 1000 casks Scotch Ale, Minas, Tennants, Falkirk’s and Yunger’s 500 do* London Brown Stout, Barclay, Perkins & Co's, Hibbii’s and Byass? 1060 boxes Champagne Cider “ ALSO— Now landing Ex Bchooner Jose Maria, from —— Queen’s Por ana joes re barrels pure “Dry and ofé fashioned Port Wines imparted in casis of 10 gallons under bond to be sold from the custom heu.¢ stores. For eg'e oe WM. E. ALLEN, 34 8B 4 .¥. may B—lnw4v sear ys York, Bi ae ————— AMPBELL’S DICTIONARY of Military Bel euce; Cavalry, its History and Tactics by Cap C : sires BY conan Oorany a en oe ap % CK TAYLOR, Por Sale and Rent. OR RENT —A THREE-STORY Brick House, On the corner of N street north and Vermont avenne R-nt $200 perannum, Apply at the Geo cery Store of A. JACKSON, corner ot 13th and H streets mey 1 ——— FoR RENT—A TWO-8TORY AND ATTIC Brick House, on the westside of the Market, near street, Georgetown, rooms. Enquire may 17. ° OR RENT—A TWO STORY BRICK DWEL ling, with attic, In pleasent neighborhood, and not far from the City Post Office. The houge con- tains :even rooms = The advertiser is on the eve of relinquishing housekeeping and wants to sell tle Furnaure. Would also, if agreeadie to all parties, be wil ng to board with thé party renting. He has no children. Address, ihrongh the Pust Office. “A X,”? Waskington. may 17-3 * — OR SALE 4 QUANTITY OF BRICK YARD Tools, used but a-short time. Aleo, one of Smith’s machines, ‘or brick making, (for steam or horse powrr,) has only been used a few cays on ac- count of the clay Apply to Stephen Castar, corner of L. atreet south and New Jersey avenue, oz to the subscriber at his office, Smi:hsonian Grounds. may 17-1la* GULRERT A. CAMERON. RICK YARD, RRICKS SQUARK of Ground, Horse», Carts, Farms, &e , at Private Mele.— The subscriber will sell at private sale, on very rea- sonable terms, Fquare No 650, whic! ontsins an inrxhaastible quanthy of good brick clay, with a bick yard new in actual cperntion thereon, amt about 409,000 burat and uy -buratready ma e brie Tt has on it inexhaustible cisern-well of w anda flo pm and sheds sufficiently jarge eight or ten ganze. Also, four forses, two af which are fine Lrond mares, with young colts, four Corts and Harness. Also, one Farm, lying in nigomery county, Maryland, about eight or ten miles from Washing ton, on the Adelphi Mill road, immediately in th vicinity of Pisgah Mevting-house, and about three mites from the railroad, ec ntainins 180 aer: land. a part of which is hea timbered peach and apple urchardef 1.500 trees, in fa ar ng, with a variety of oitier fruit trees. The fann is wtl watered, anti the land in a high state of cul- tivaiion. Also, a Farm contaisi:g 8) or 90 acres. lying be- tween two and three miles from the Capitul, with good iinprovements. Inquire of the subseriber, on C, between Second ond Third stcets, Washisgten . may 16—evlw SAMUEL C. WROR VOR SALE-~A TWO-STORY FRAME Dwell- ing House 0.1 Maxsichusetis avenne, between 4th and Sth streets. The house has four excellent rooma and a kitchen, ang portico im front, with an excellent yard attiched to the premises, and run- ning through the enti are, and is situated ia ae ithy re pectabie vi ity as thers can be found this ci_y, and is only two squares cast of Nwthern Market House. Possession given immediately. N. CALLAN, miay Ll—eo3r No. 213 F «t. ALUABLE AND ELIGIBLY SITUATED Building Lot at Private Saie.—The -ub-eriber will sell. at private sale, Lot No. Jin Square No, 414, (ronting 99 feet 4 inch on H street south, by 91 feet 6 inch on Eighth street west. The Lot will be sol in whole or in parts, to suit purchascrs. Terms accommodating. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Attorney, ap 30—LoAw* opposite weet wing City tigil. LARGE AND PLEASSNt ROOM ON THE eceond floor, for i Also, yacancies cingte gentemen may be ob- tained hy applying at No 473 8: may 14- eo3)* and B. Di sion ON SALE OR RENT—A NEW FRAME ee FE Heure, situated on Washington street, Gearze- town The house is comfortably ar:anged, contains two Gne parlors, eight bed chambers and an excel- fent kitchen, and is situated in one of the most healthy and quiet parts of Georgetown. Enquire ot the owner, JOHN J. FREY, next door. -may 12—eotf SS * OR RENT—A NEW THREE-STORY FRAME HOUSE, containirg eight rooms, very pleas- antly situated; on New Ygrk avenu °, near the jater- 5 New jersey averue and Third street. It Agapien, and a vod cellar vgd:r & punctual tenant the rent will be + Possesvion given oa the 1st lune, of WILLIAM POWELL, one door :bove. may 16—Cteo OR RENT—THE TWO NEW HOUSES ON Pierce street. between L nad M streets, con taining rix rooma each, with basement and a lize yard nttgched. To pauptuel ienanes the low rent of eight doliars will be charged wonti'y, Enquire of the owner, opposite the premises, may 15—2w* CHAS. THOMA, A*™ AGNIFICEST RESIDENCE FOR SALE or Rent.—1 will either sett my Farm on ite Georgetown and Rockvi le Purapike, 2 in ae Georgoto xn, ad}oiniug Ten fy or L will reng to a gwod Conan, the tise und garden, (including turn-ture, if desired) cows, ke., fr the enmmrr— Cail om the sub-criber, at Mrs LYi.E9 3, adjoin- i THOS. MARSHALL. Tt contains seven of the owner, next deor, ow ime. may 15-10 3 REDUCED E YO FUIT THE TIMES. ay bi Bi.0 2 year reve for the rent of Umse new aid at Kendall Green, with twe a and other convenience water are near the door, with Georretc and Peon Ave fi and Sev md afternoon, at the ston of clerks in the Rue, more fare, for the acconsn departinents. eure the advantage of great reducti ef rent immediate application aust be made ¢ may be houses inspe ted at any time. Several of these residences will be seid on liberal terms, WW. STICKWEY, Wo 4, Ken N. B.—Renis paid quarterly in advance. 9,1 uf RENT—A COMFORTABLE TWO STO ry House on Sth street, between M and N sta Posseesion given immeciately. Apply to the sxb scribers, ut Weir Lumber Yard, corner of Sth and D streets. HN. & J. W. EASBY, may 10— Tee SALE—A FLOUR wits a comptes &e, c OR HING DRUG STORE in one ef the bes The present owner be: will sel ata very 5 b thorougi: Anowle: Sary Qualifications of the b: itarare chance. Addreas “H 5,” Be ington enty OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDBUOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, ‘Ts and transient board. Inqui.e at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 P street apd } OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully nnd healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, on graded ba heauts can, until apr: 2 bought athe exceeding tow price of $75, bie or mouth, ‘Tite fadispntauie. &? Paveble &9 p Union Land Office, 7th at., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. Jan 66m JOUN FOX, Secretary, Coeeeeeneeseeeneeeniineeeesiecenaesneneeeeeee eT Boarding. 1 OAR DIN G.— One fine large front r an aujolning chamber, handsomely suitable for a family or several young we: Chambers larger than are generally appropy single gentlemen, with board, on reavonable terms The situation is bigh and heathy, and is the im) dinte neirhboshood of the Pateat Office, Post Giice, and Indian Gur au. Transient and table boarders con be also accommodated by application to No. 3 Union Row, F street, between Gib and 7ib sta. may l4 lw* VARDING.—MiUS. M C. GREEK respect- fully announces that rhe has tikea ihe isrge commodious new brick house, N; 469 Penn. le, near Qi street, withing one winute’s walk of the Capitol, a short distance from the railroad de pet, and she is now prepered to receive boar: by the day or week upon the mori reasountile 1 3 Also, has @ number of flue Rooms furpished or unfurnisied, with ar without board. Application as above. may tl—-lw Cham‘ ers, with boxrd. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing reom ani shower baths her "a Mrs. P,G MURRAY, Corner Pennaylvania avenue aud 4}¢ st, } OARD, &e —MRS. BATES, on the south- weet corner of Pa. avenue and {th sireet is pre- or without board. Every effurt will be made to ren- der those comforts bie who may favor her with their PA EG SE NEW JEWELRY Vy M.AV.GALT & BRO., are receiving daily lage additions 19 Silger Waye, &e, Purchasers have the aitvantage of a s-lecticn best quality, and at the lowest rates. M. W. GALT & TO, [NG21O B—FoR RENT—PARLONS AND aud every attention to render it most agreeable to ap23—3m pared to accosnmodate gentlemen with rooms, with paironage. ap 6-41 ATCHES, SIVEKWAKE &o. their stock of new sud eiegani Jewelry, W riches, fro.n a complete-azsortment of latest styles, of the eons tte en or aren eh and 10th a F% S3LE—A VERY PINE SADDLE AND Baggy HORSE. The horse is g-nile and sou and of fine stock; would SS poms Seance fF fine carriage horse, or a © for vale an exeellent work horse, perfeot'y sound. cil No. @3 Dunbarton si , Georget’n. par l—awy - Auction Sales, Sn aan By GRMER & SCOTT, Auctioneers. IX VA\LUARLE HORSES AT AU oN —On N} BATUR AY, the 19th instant, ee sell, ia "active Carriage Horess perfec, geadl ive work well re, eae 2 fine young Riding and Buggy Horses 1 Ledy’s Peony, very swiit, geutle and handsome One five Chaise, suitable for a physicia>, ‘The above stock is sold ‘or no fault, the owner having no further use for them. A fine chance for avy pezo.n wishing to purchase good horses. Terms cash. GREEN & SCOTT, By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctian . rgsWO P2AME BOUSTS AND LOTS AT AUS tion —Un THURSDAY, the 24th instant, ar 6 a c'ock p.m, we shal! sel! in front cf the premises pert o€ Lot No 2, ia Square 437, with the impirove- ments, Which are two frame Houses, one contain ing three anitthe other nine rooms; each bouse fronting twelve feet on south G, between Tin and 5.) sreets weet, with a five feet alley between the two, making the whole front 29 feet, running back 85 feet 7 inches. fe Terms: One foursh cach; balance in six. twelve, bearing eighteen, and twenty four months, om notes interest. A de-d given and 3 deed of trast taken. Tive incisputabdle. GREEN & SCOTT, *___ Auctioneers. EEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. BS SALE OF VALUAULE KEAL in Chancery, passed in the matter Ano M. Cross, guardian of the in ren and h-irs-at law of Wasbingion Cross +E will, 0 WURSDAY, the 10h. Cay ot 5. at Sp o'clock p.m , im front of the prem. iacs, proceed to sell Lots 1 uabered 27,28, 29, 30, 31 and 82, in Squsre numbered 1013, situa.e in the city of Wa: hing'oa aud District afore-aid The akave described propery is situated at the corner cf Fourteenth street east and E st somh. Terns of sale: One-third cash ; the reidu equal payments at 6 and 12 months, wi oa deferred payments. The deferred paya be secured by the notes of the purchaser chasers, satistactorily en oraed, _ Upon the fail payacent of the purchase money and interest, and the ratifi ution of the sale by the Court, the trustee will convey to purchaser or pur chasera, at his or their cost and expense, the right, title, interest and estate in end to said cts of ground, of which the soit Washington Cross died siezed. ANN M. CROSS, Trusiee. GREEN & SCOTT, ap25 27&M189&1l0 Auctioneers. Lots 27, 28 Si, and 32 having bern sold, the sal~ of Lots No. 29 and 36 is postponed until THUESDAY, the 25:b in tant, onthe premises, at6 o’cicck, when they will be gold to the b. ghest bil- der, on the above terms ANN M_ CROSS, Trustee. CREEN & SCOTT, may 18&—wt Auctioneers. ion eens eee ta By BE. 8. WRIGHT, Auctioneer, Gaaoiar GEORGETO ' ) RICO SUGAR AT AUCTION —On MONDAY next, Zit imsi., gH o'clock A. H. Destge’s wharf. the caren of the brig rem Mavaguez, cousisting of 218 kbds. choice and prime Sugars. ——$—_—_---— MeGuIn«. anc BRICK DWELLI near the Capitol at A FRIDAY afternoon, May 18h at 5 oe premises, I shall sel! part f Lot No. No 78, fronting 18 feet on north A «1 Ist and 2] etreets cast, and running ba: athicty feet alley, with « reary new nally built f ur-stery tick dwelling hou i ight rcoms. The house is button Binh stone wall, and is finished m the very be.t maxner thoughout, ‘Title indisputable _ Terms: $1 G00 casi; residue in 32 mor ths, wi Mutcrest, secured by a deed of trust premi: JAS. U. M GUIKE, Anrctioneer. nav 19— By G GALE OF FOL RH, *uctionerr, NG LOTS at ferroon, May 22 OM ihe prem ses pers of lut- 27 Seach G2 wet 6 invhe- and rd strects. and ‘aa fer A, briween New Jersey avenue and 31 : One fourth Cash ; mouths, With iterget, secu inay 15 ra BY S CG McG! Esk tees ing Let deed ot tres: 1954. and re Sl, &e, Fu piece or p whale in Nhe civ of sqaure No 6 ¥ avemt f Of said square. n Tgit Qugles te New fers y ave: pes, thence cue sout Bs te 1 ine 92 feet from the fiz of ground, and rusn4 g par A - ington, at a mt oF northwect cor eastwarlly 194 feet 1K orl piece to N-w Jere in 6, 12, and 18 monibs, fr netes bearing inter rom the lay of sale, secured by a deed ia wast upon the properts ive Cays otter the sale, the pr. risk and cape f the pu may Li—eokea By ¢. W. sere? “ous i end nearly new Frame Housce, each containing 4 rooms, ‘rhia property is leeated on south K, betweea 3! and 44 streets. Terms: Por-eseh flomss $59 cash; resi per mouth till paid, with interest, seeured Ly a deed of trust on the preperty. 3D OE, Auctioneers. JNIMPROVED PROPERTY may 1b—eote I at An shall sell, a good tw Lot, siiusted o1 New York av- enve sud K etreet, being part of Lot No 7, in square 443, havieg a front of 22 feet, runuinz back to an airy. The house contains eix g004 room And immedintely afer the sale of the above, we shall sell, in frout of the premises, part of Lot No. & 0. 427, ba’ a mt on the public between 7h ond Sth ts, immedi- cf the Northern Liberties’ Market, with 00 feet. indisputable : One third each: balance in one sud pwo 1s, for notes bearing interest from tbe day of the 6. A deed given and a det may 15—3 eer. By WALL, GARRAKD& CO » Aucts N AHOGANY, WALNUT, VENEEKING, 4c, ad at Aucion.— Ou FRIDAY afternoon, the 18h listant, ht 2 o'clock, we shad sell, ia froas of our Auction Rooms — A large tot of mahogany, waliut aid maple Ve neers Masogany end walout Woo2s, sinded an curled } The attention of erbinetmak 3 invited. Perms: $20 and under esch; over that euma credit of 90 hd €0 dsys, for notes satisfactorily en dorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO, may 15—dt= Auctioneers. By JA5. C. MeGUIXK, Arveit JERY VALUANLE BUILDING LOT in the tirst Ward at Public Sate. —Ou MONDAY a’- ternoon, Alay 24st, at A's o’clock onthe premises, fb rbell eel! lot No. 4. in Square 1 1X irehes on north G, between 3 ist sts., raonisg back 18) feet, with an outlet from we rear! {0 20:b street. This tot is delnghifw'ly eluated in one of the m7 f shicnable parts of the Pirst Ward, numereus An houses being in pregress 0. exection in the tumed+ ate vicinity. Title perfeet, Terms, Qnc.thisd cach ; the residue ia 6, 18 months, with interest, secured by a dc on the promises, * JAS. S. MeGIUERE, - may 15—a “TS Auctioneer, oO By JAS. ©. McGUI:B, 4uction-er. ERY VALUABLE BUIL: ING LOT ON P, between 13th and 14:h srects at Auction —On TORSDAY afternoon, May 231, at 5'¢ o'clock, on on the premyns. F shal! eel, the west halfof Lot ig Aquare No. 354, hi = front of 39 ft. 934 inch and 14:4, ruoning back ‘for sale in that eeetian of the Terms: One third ensh ; the residue in @ and + pe aa ae ale eed seg chagmetaal a] JAB. C. MoGUIKE, may 1s—-d Aucuaneer, Sh) @ asses meutel e | 32, and} ed wmt! | the pubtic. TELEGRAPHIC DAILY EVENING STAR. eo EEE ee Destructive Fire—Less ef Life. (SPRCIAL DisPatce.] Perzrsscre, Va., May 18.—A lange fire ovourred bere, last night, in the eentre of the city, hy which twelve stores were entirely coa- sumed, as follows: On Boliogbrooke street— Falcoser, Plummer & Co. hardware store; Gso. W. Stell, shoe store; N. Hartman & Co, clothing store; Muir & Stevens, china store. On Sycamore sireet—W. @. Ford, segar s.cre; Siguel Mall, bat store; R. 8. Thompeon, tia store; Wa'son & Alston, commission mer- ehaats; Watkior, Son & Co,do,do On Old street-—Hecht, Bros & Co. and Hutsler Bros, clothing stores; E Roberts, resteurant. The loss is estimated at $150,000, part of which is insured. Many of the walla fell this morning, bary- ing several litle boys; since which two have been extricated from the reins, one of whom is'dead, and the other is supposed to be dying st the time of closing this dispatoh Maszrea. Kinny Trial Postp-ned. Puitapetreia, May 18.—The hearing of tie habeas corpus Kinney case has been pos'- poned at the request of the deferd nt’s counsel until Monday, ia order to give time to obtain Some documents from Wesbtogton. Monday noxt is the first day of the term. Miss Buakley’s Application Refused. New Yoax May 18 —The case of Miss Bunk. ey. the escaped Emzitsburg nan, agains DeWitt & Davenport, publishers, was consid. ered this morning. The Judge refused to make the injanetion perpetual, but continues it temporarily. ~ Suit for Damages Ageinst a Ballrvad. Destox, May 18.—Yesterday, before the Supreme Court sitting at Ipswicb,. in this State, the case of Dr. Charles H. Brown ve the New Ilaven Railroad Company, was taken cp The plsintiff claims damages to the amount of $20 000 for injuries received at the Norwalk eatas:ropbo. Des th ofa Distinguished Person, Atpsaxr, May 18 —The Hon. John 0. Spen- cor, formeriy Atiorney General and Seereta- ty of the Treasury, and one of the most emi- nent lawyers in the country, died last evening iz this city. —_— Kaltimore Markets. Battimore, May 18 —blour is quiet and irm; sates cf 100 bhis Howard st, at $10 87. > ra—sales of $20.000 bush-is white $1 04. 06, and yeliow at $1.052$1.06. Wheat— s'es of 5.000 hurhids ; red at $2 5Ca$2 6S, ei e at $2.60052 73 = New York Markets. _ New York, Mey 18 —C.tton je unchanged Ficur has declined 252 @ood Ohio $9 13 $10; Sothern ia frm. Whest—Southern red $250 Corn is stiff-r, bat not qootebly bigver. Western mixed $! 1281.14 | Pork isa trifle lover; ela Intss $1667 a $1675 Beef and tard wochanged. Whisky betier; Ubic 3842388. Rew York Stock Merket. New Yous, May 18.—Stocks are lower and doll. M.ney fg abensant. At the first bosrd 20f Erie's it $72; Cleveland and Tuledo ‘road, Yiz; Camberlard Coet Company, 2°$; Reading Railroad, 87; New York Ceatrel vi; Virgivia 6°s 911; Miwsoari 6s, 913 Se a SIGHT. TO ALU THAT VALUE THEI age, sucknese «ly selected, ASSES care veal accuracy, parencys, sul ed rrecisety and ben- ci Ny to the wearer sceordpy to ihe concarity o avex ty ofthe eve. Very numerous are the ai ef- rd lo the pre: of ara, eunbt 8 Part 10 mee-w “eyez, anden b glasses that ere bly required will be fuini-bed with precision id Pa i<faction T ackuowledges the very liberal encourage- already obiained, nd farther sclicits te pa- nge of those tbat bave But yet availed themselves d stoting how soany inches mt with teelr spectacles, cam nal will icprove tbeir sight. onials to be seen; and refer- Oo mony Who have derived the grates (ese and comfort fom bi? closes. Circulars to be bad er hi+« fice, No 512 Seveuth strest, three dir: mm Old Pelluws’ Has, up stars. Norrotx Se tember 7, 1854 Fir—The Pprctacics you made for me sunt very weil, and serum to have improved my sight more (uaa aay ober I have taiely tied Lrrv. W. Tazewree. Thave trie3 2 psir of Epectacih-s obtained fram : Tobias, rnd God tiem of great aesistance to my 1 cocte-ponding with bis ce i I recommead bun os ckilliul Hexey stgbtt, focus, peetetice you furathed me ris eatisfactory Mme They stl poses, and Pam the owner of tight or nine pair, carefully selected in diferent sund from opticians recow.mended i me On a Count Of their prof-<siena! standing im Eng- lund, France, and the United States I bave ben also plea-ed with your remarks nud directious op ihe Gectment of the eyes, for the purpose of pre- Ser Ving Ald ww eroving the sigit. Reepecttul'y yours, Chas Carpwetr, Professor of M. C., Louisville, Ky, Lysecuavee, Nov. 10, 1854. Me. Join ‘fobias having furni-hed me wah Gtas- sas, by which I have been having suffered gremiy iv earlicr life) it that | couside weil prepared ta aid those © sizual ecrvices, yesterday are partien! are very decidecty Uh st pleasure to say ical aptician, and ¥ beed bis profes. Wa. B. Rovzis, Elder of Met!odist Conierence. |p: be 5} ni, ibe Speeuueies ined from you Inet week are eutirely sati-factory. From an ineguality in che visual renee e found zreat wenger G tha: by the aid of your been bappily obviated, 86 th e Giarses you {urvished me are decidedly tae best adapted te my ryes 01 y Lbave ever peg Use: Very reepectiuily y 5 B. Drawer, Rector of St. James? Pariad. Depariment of Intesier, Way 7, 1855. Prom ne ual detect eves, I bave been com arent Opticians without <sfectly Gited to myevrs Pane Jas meta two pairs e-pecia’ ° foRkd to serve me pert Avner ke is cabled to a tape Qtheeye I most cheerfully ree- ommend Nr. Tobius to all having sccasion 1 uen giasers, aud Sear ty testimony ax to bis skill as ap Opticiaa, Nesey & Bacowis, Aseis ant Sect’y to sign Land Warrants, may 16-1 CHARLES H4S*KINS, Architect. (Pa. avenue, between Tenis and Eleventh streats,) WASHIROTON, D. 0. TLL. contine furui-b Pian, devel) Thawings and rpecifications of buildings every description, and alvo to superimtend theirs ree then. mone for cae, wiich T hy Ry the uce of his fehl + _B THOMP2ON, . A - MEBCHANT TAILOR, Has removed to exncboge nur Modis Ruiiding, 4 Ove door Bor sbillington's wctn as uabaibe phones teeny een may 3—2w “HE RAG BAU, by N. PB. Pilies Peurbsch’s E sen of Quristianity Cuutuing’s Family Prayers, 2 vo he ap FRANCK TAYLO,