Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1855, Page 3

a ' wr ey Eprror or raz Tevra. —W. another “ James Tax b EVENING STAR. Local Intelligence. Cracurr Covrt—Iurortast ro Vormns.— In the Circuit Court, this morning, (in the Tesence of a large auditory,) a cate of much all the wrongs Portance, affecting the voting privilege of| Job, he says, he has Raturalized persons of foreign birth, was pre- | tained his integrity, and that sented; the issue having reference to the mu- bas not unjustly ip; nici election, which is to take place on | God his heaveni: Monday next. The court especially sat to-| he has s day, to hear and determine the question. Mr. alee spon Race a Carlisle) opened se by reading to the court the petition of Thomas J. Gruen, setting forth a Mat f that be is a free white male citisen of the eer Fanning, poe ao Defore United States, is over the + of twenty-one| ona arge of indecent e: sorte oe Beene ony 8 one of Wash-| ity in which this occu ext preceding the date| nate. A mn was sent to priso: : —— = that he is a resident of the Fourth fora similar offence, Sopclaes ir iheee on thi Bist day of Deo ber last} spot a short time since, Becket was held to male citizen of court. There that time he was subject cantiett ; - Becket, which was ed fi - for that year, and was ready en in order afford him aoe d witling to pay such tax, but through acci- be witecann ae at or inadvertance his name ree po been ahig piel — returned as subject to such school tax for the For tHe Ti: Th ast year, and bas not been entered on th heated on Monday next —_ Just in rae Pu, who ma: lite! around ths Gecemt' 'y © inscribe his n ice- eee sen, te Wa cnc te Ae 3 ra hm og as 0 » © mount of} provided, proverbially, with every thin, Said tax to the Corporation, but the sai . , i it hi the ier reuse t inscribe be —s od _ =~ CoA wish for in a capital establishment of the returns, whereby he (the relator)| ALDERMAN Rezp — the —= shall declare the law to be! Mr. Houston to adals tue sul Rec Benne jerwise, will is privilege and right of | witnesses when the ballots were counted. We the citisens of the Second Ward rget the vote fair proposition. 3 = ay bat y the Know-Kothing lodges, to whom looks alone for ear y Tar Rats has come in the nick of time. wing to the late dry spell of weather the grass began to wilt and presented a scorched appearance—a sad sight for the farmer; but fend: admitti the facts set forth in the Petition,” peeaseded pe lee raps a mandamus prayed] now the refreshing outpouring of the clouds me er © said, in gladdened their hearis, and given assar- marks, that the judges of election could | ance je an ai age crop of hay, only look at the list furnished under the char- ter, and in accordance with the law of the| for the present. beside affieding good grasing Pouitican Megrinas.—The Union men of peal eyed ert Unless they shall find the are to hold meet to-night—one at Potomac clauces from the statutes bearing on the sub- Hall, and the other at Potomac Hall. As good spirit prevails among our friends, we ject of taxation and from the caarter of thecity hdeclaresthat] 2 ticipate a large and enthusiastic assemblage n} St cae of those places. that they will be able to m “ every free white male citi: f th ed poop ne age, who « cra mesen’ eo city of Washington for on t ceding the day of sieslton, and shall be a fe ai hea tack Wasuineton Serinany ALuum1.—Tuesday — = partir which he shall offer to ay = clog of ae Onl, Seer pooh ages on the books of the ce ceen saseesed on the | tt: Washington Semina: , With a view to the cadiap oa tha Shae a for the year! formation of a Society of the Alumni. ceding the ine pr prada and wheckall| hes respeeifully urge the attendance of all who Paid all taxes legally assessed and due on pel percentage tare pists Personal property when legally required to ular inatitution of learni: ad Pay tho same, and no otuer person, shall be — entitled to rote at any eleet-on fer members of the two Boards.”’ If a man, whether an alien ora native, was & fixed resident on the 3ist of December last, he was sabject to the capitation or property tax. The alien is just as much subject to the payment of taxes as the native citizen; but this does not necersirily give him the tight to vote. The clause of the charter which he had read, he contended, required the persun claiming to vote to have resided here, “cs a exttzen of the United States,” “one year mext preceding the day of election.” e is net to go to the puils direct); from the cou: house, vut must have resided h acitiaen for oneyear. The court bas no a roe “a to put the name ot the relator on e of voters. iasti See Lawrence, in reply, aie this was a cim-| @°S* a ones @ case of construction of @ law passed by Detaixep Letters —The whole nambe> of American Congress, to be executed by Ameri-| tettera detained for want of pre-payment of can o' It was not a cage in which an postage at the Washington City Post Office pov sor pole soak alle fo ae! for the month of May, 1855, is one hundred (the one asking what he hada right to ask. ened = ming 53 5 ae og Wea and the other refusing what he had i s = the 5 ADMISSION To THE Bar.—This morning the to refuse;) but the a | following named gentlemen were admitted at. . | torneys and counsellors of the Cirouit Qourt: E or elsewhere? | Robert E. Scott, George S Bacon, and le It was simply a question of a naturalized| T°¥!e, (formerly @ practising physician in Citizen of the United States, who has been o| Massachusetts resident of this city for ons year before the Ecection Reronxs.—We suall keep time of election, and who was, on the 3lst of| the Star ¢ffice open on Monday night next for December last, subjzct to the echool tax The} the reception and announcement of returns act of 1848 alone presented the question from the various Wards, having made provi- whether, under that act,a man who was aj #0 to obtain them the instant they may be resident one year prior to the anaual elegtion, | unted out. would or would not be a legally qualified] Ww. Camuacx, Jr., has been ai Yoter at such election, it at the time the elec- | con-tablein and for the county of tion took place, he was that which is described | by the Circuit Court. im the law itself, namely, a citisen of the Uniced Stat Warce Rervrys.—This morning, no cases It wassaid by his friend, Mr. air that} for trial at the quneE hase: and ‘bat two the naturalized citizen must not onl a cit- isen at the time be shall offer rein but itgeess ts arin rom == must have been a citizen of the United States @ yoar preceding the election. To this pees GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gxoxexrown, June 2, 1855, struction Mr. Lawrence aod bis col! de- marred. {t is in violation of the plain lan- guage of the statute itself. There isnorea-| The City Councils were in seasion last night, son for it ia public p and would require| and transacted business of much interest to @ large interpolation in the statute to arrive our citizens. [Owing to the crowded state of ateuch aconclusion The other qualigcation in the act shows that it wae aitogether a per | °° Columns we are unable to publish the sonal and rot a political residence—just as| Proceedings until Monday} much asa qualification respecting age was a] _ 00 Sunday the services at Trinity (Oatho- Personal and uct 4 political qualification lic) chureh will be of a very imposing and in- Mr. Carlisie (for the relator) said that there| ‘#resting charrcter, Grand high mags will be was not, in the charter cf 1848, any diatinc. | 21d, accompanied by excellent music, (Hay- ton between a nativecitisen and a naturalised | 4¢0'8, No. 3,) with orchestral accompan’ citizen. None. The charter of 1848 is older ments, under the direction of Professor Das than Sam, (laughter,) and b The Rev. B. Maguire, President of muck longer sarv ew notion ; ill preash on the occa. it was @ sheer delusion. H - . : 7 le auked the gen From present indications the Packet Boat tlemen on t ber rides of the ion to point him to the Constitution or hela of the Congress will be crowded with excursionists _— Great Falls to-morrow mo: bs land which authorized them to make a dis r 4 tine:ion between a man who has Fret rings of beef sattlo at Drover's Rest breath out of the land. and the man who, this| {°F the week bas been very amall. Sales at day, under the isw and the Constitutien, be- $5236 on the hoof, a to $10a$12 net. Old ame a citizen. In 1843, there was no exiating | *beep end lambe $2533 per head. Hogs $. Feason governing Congress, #0 as to provide The ladies fair and festival at Forrest Hall that a citizen should not be aeitizen for one| °108e8 this evening We would advise all — after Lier. such “— we vee to eas oo A mes in the he natife who arrives at after the 31st] Most sgr = Spanner tmaginatie, to 90. of December is not enti: eit vote, caine The Flour and®Grain market remains firm in addition to bis being a citizen he must bo| ®t °UF pricesof Thursday. Thecargo of 1,700 lable to taxation at that time, the 3istof De- | bushels Iowa wheat brought $2 30 cember, and being a minor he cannot be sub a ae ___ Sractator ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, June 2, 1855. The fine rain of the last few days is pecu- and to| Marly gra'ifying to the farmers in this vicinity. Yesterday, the Circuit Court decided, afte; Mr. Scott, for the defendant, was addressing considerable argument, the case of Alexandria the court when our reporter at two o'clock Corporation vs. 8. S. Masters & Son. The left the room object of the suit was to enjoin the defendants We regret that the case at that time was | from proseeding wiih the extension of a co: likely to oceupy the court for several addi-|taia whart. The court decided not to issue tional hours, thue praventing us from announ-| the injunction prayed for. cing toour readers, this afternoon, the judicial] To morrow, the most Rev. F P. Kendrick, Tesult of the important question at issue. Archbishop of Baltimore, administers the — saorement of eonfirmation at St. Mary’s church. There are about one hundred and fifty candidates. Monday night, the Democrats celebrate, by a torch-light procession and mass meeting, the recent triamph of Democracy in Oy oa 1. Tax Mixxgsota —The workmen at our Navy Yard are progressing rapidly with this splendid steamer, which will doubt- Jess be considered by all judges of mechanical ekill, a fair specimen of what skiliful work- men can poipeed aaa Even now the mechan- ics begin to look with pride upon their crea ture. Itis expected that will be ready for launching about September next. Tar Meetixe Last Nient of the Union association was densely crowded by deeply in- terested citizens. —- wecedetiocred by Judge Johnson, W. D. Wallach, Mr. Craw- ford of Pennsylvania, Hon. Fayette McM i and others whose names wo ich were all reccived with ie. inted a tahington, I conclusion, he eaid that the argument on the other side was, in effect, an attempt by impli- cation to repeal aa act of Congress and im- pose & new obligation on the ve: make a distinction which they n beard. Narcng’s Music —Yesterda Tough — y, and th: - Se Bight and this morning, we have bad aa — music of speaking and melting melody, d: ik RSO. mbibes the sounds frees bonme ens be: sepaget bi n , instruments. The stream from| -+:*Among the visitors in Washington are atin our back yard, impetuous of| the Hon. R. M. McLane, U. 8. Minister to nae = fancifal, like the ‘ations of the} China, aud Hon. Messrs. Preston King and J. aferant Seat of t | fountain, but it] Bowen, N.Y., and Hon. Fayette allen, gus = ts oe evidence that prae-| of Virgisia. ‘"& bestowed to bless man-| ....4 farmer in Caroline county, Va., ex- tieal kind. ++++Three American companies have sold their patents for sewing machines in France, for very large prices. ++++Dr. Stephen Beale, the Philadelphia dentist, is said to be lying seriously ill at the —— Naturatuatios.—p. county prison in Phitadet and it is feared thirty persons were at = ahr the Clerk | (Bat he cannot survive NH = of imprison. of the Circuit Court, to day, ain to the getting oat of their naturalization papers, sree It is positively stated that Madame About a hund-| Jenny Lind will arrive in Paris in the course taking the oath of al she will in ; sing in pu a employed 4 Hin on to obtain her aid for a charij table Instivation, «e+eTwo hundred recruits for the naval service were shipped at the United States Naval Rendesvous, in Philadel; during Ss aged mt ie nesta, during the last ten years, anal ae x ++++ Parks, the murderer, cuit his throat re+ cently in Cleveland, Ohio. There is svareel any prospect of his recover m the wound; so the hangman is likely to be cheated. FRom Gatifornta. The Steamer Star of the West arrived at New York last evening with San Francisco dates to the 9th uit. ht days Iter) and $415,000 wae inka Meee brings The United States sloop-of-war St. Mary’s was lying in the harbor of San Juan del Sud on the 22d, all well. The failure of Messrs Page, Bacoa & Co, proves to be # hopeless one. Trade has undergone no important change. have been large exportations of flour and grain. The United States mint resumed coinage on the 8th of May, and the amount of gold dust received the same day was 18,000 ounces, and 6,000 ounces of silver. The lature had adjourned sing! die. Nothing of impertance has eae le The extensive excitement io Wh: bilis created much excitement in Honolulu. The United States steamer Massachusetts arrived on the 8th froiti Callso. Marxers —At San Francisco trade is dull, Baxal. flour $13 per barrel; Chili sack flou $6 5\ ; potatoes, 20 to 500. per bushel; Mess pork, $15 50a$16 per barrel ; butter, 32a82to. per pound. The papers furnish nothing of interest. Franx Lesurs’s Lapre: Gazerrs of Paris, London, and New York fashions, for June, has been laid on our table by Col. Shillington’ who promptly supplies us with this, to the ladies, valuable publication. It is embel- lished with fashion plates and prints. JuBitaxt.—The opponents of Knothingism in New York and Philadelphia have been re joicing over the result of the Virginia election —holding immense jabilee meetings, firing cannons and making other joyful demonstra- tions. Ea The Charleston News says that we should ‘fight the devil with fire.” Certainly not. It would be wiser to fight him with some- thing he is less used to. in seven chapters, by Charles & new work, just issued, has been sent tous by the publisher, T. B. Peterson, Philadelphia. MAKRINKD, At McKendree Chapel parsonage, on Thursday morning, the 3ist of May, at 10 o'clock, by the Rev. George Hildt. JOHN E. LEWIS, of this city, to os as FISHER, of Montgomery county, arylan Oa the 3ist May, by tie Rev. P.D. Durley, D. D, Mr. BUSHROD W. to miss ANNE L. WIL- BON, both of this city. On the 3lst of May. by the Rev. W. C. Steel, JOHN WESLEY ROGERS to Miss JANE ELIZ- ABETH FARNUM, both of this city On the 29th of May, by the Rev. Mr. Duncan, Mr. JAMES N. W. DAVIS to Miss MARTHA EB. SEW- ELL, all of this city. DIED. In Georgetown, on the Ist instant, after a long and painful iliness, THOMAS SEWELL, the only on of John aged three years aud eight months, uneral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 3 o’eluck, irom her parents residence, No 24 Prospect street. The fricnds of the family are respectully invited to attend. On the Istinstant, Mrs. MARTHA E, in the 18h year of her age, wife of Mr. Jas. N. W. Davis Wants. LL Ae THAT CAME LATELY FROM the North applies for « situation a+ @ cook or housekeeper, and . apible of dving all sort: of house- work besides, and the be-t reference will be given ifrequired. Apply at Fourth street, between Max sachusetts avenue ani I street, No. 873. je 2—it* ee Be WANTED—ONE WHO understands Pastry and Confectionery. Apply at WILLARD’S HOTEL. may 28—lw ANTED—A PARTNER TO WORK A Stone Quarry and contract for sale of Stone to Government and there being now great de- mand for stone. This Quarry is iamediately oppo- site Georget wn. Large shanty, blacksmith al Op, and every implement on the spot. This quarry fur- nishes the best and largest truck Stone, &c. A chance is now offered. Call or write to LLOYD & CO, Fifteenth street, oppo. the Treasury. may 3—1f Wee one TO KNOW THAT they can get a Jot % feet front by 130 fear p, for the low price of $75—payable $3 a month without interest. Apply at me Union Land Office, fail. 7th at., above Odd Felio OARD AND ROOMS.—Two or three newly furnished and very desirable rooms for rent, with board, at 203 F st , Union Row. may 30—41* 4S. MO. GRE wik’S Boarding House, on Pennsylvania avenue. first house west of pito! gate. Fine rooms at variou: prices, and every possible attention and comfort bestowed on ladies and gentlemen guesia, may 26—3w* Pp SONS WISHING A HANDSOMELY FUR- nished Parlor and Chamber in a private family can be accommodated by applying at @17, south side of the avenue, opposite Willarda’ Hotel. may 29—eolw EO te OT LC B.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND -¥ Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing ruom and shower baths and every attention to render it most agreeabie to her boarders. Mrs. RAY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 434 st. ap 23—3m OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES, on the south west corner of Pa. avenue and 9th street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every cffort wili be made to ren- der those comforte ble who may favor her with their paironage. EET LOST.—Lost a few da magnificent Teeth, set on a gold plate. finder will be suirably rewarded on applying et the Star office counter. ™ j-1—3t EXCURSION TO THE GREAT FEALILS AND WATER WORKS, The Canal Packet Boat C O N- RES B, Captam Charles Merrill, — SUNDAY, the 3d June, : In, toufford persons an o unity @ the Great Ealls of the Potom: prand ex. the Washington Aqueduct. solicitation of many citizens the proprietors been induced to make the above excursion, and will put the round trip at 50 cents ; agentleman and lady for the round trip. 75 cents. Refreshments can be had on board. ‘The boat will leave the Wharf of W.H. & H.G. Ritter, near the Market House, Goorgetown, at 7 o'clock a.m. A boat will be in waiting at the Falls to accom- —— who may wish to cross the river. may 31— tas OS T—On Tuesday, either on board the steam- boat George Washingion, or at the Wharf in city or Alexandria, a Memorandum Book, con- fom some fish accounts of no use to any one but myself, A suitable reward will be given if left at this office, or no ice sent to me so that I can get it. may 31—3* “visting the Ont should vee Honter's Catalogu vi e see Hunter e of the Cunosities the Patent Office. Also, his Descrip‘ion of Powell’s Great Picture. HUNTER is to be seen at 456 Ninth street. may 31—3m* TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND VICINITY. AMELIA PRIBRAM & 818’ No. 977 Pennsylvania pallette tween 10th and 11h streets, return their regards for the kind | stowed A dpeed efforts, and tak» the lil form’ ofin ment of STRAW BOS ,&c. They are abie to serve all sizes who are in want of a iasbionatle and cheap Bonnet, Cail and examine before purchasing elsewhero, may 19—1m* ” Por Sale and Fent. ——————— F? RENT—TWO NEATLY FURNISHED rooms on H, 9h and 1 474. The n is Jocation healthy and pleasant. _————__—— OR RENT—A FINE THREE-STORY AND attic Brick House, No. 356 C street, between ind 6:h, with every convenience de trable for a ivate residence. A pump of first ra e water in the ard. apely st HAVENNER'S Bakery, je 2—-eo* C, between 41% and 6th sts. ENT—A COMEORTABLY FURNISHED House, situated on the most desirable part of Capitol Hill. There is an abundance of excellent fruit on the premises. To a responsible person the rent will be very low. Enquire at this je 2—eoh \WO ROOMS ON THE SEC‘ floor in a new three story brik building, will be rented, furnished or unfurnished, and with or withont board, or breakfastand tea only. It is very eligibly situated near the elevated part of Massachu- setis avenue, and will be found in every respect ac- ceptable. Apply at the Star office. je 2—3t* OR SALE OR RENT—THAT LARGE three- story Hotse on Missouri avenue, three doors east of 4 stfeet. This house is large and has just been thoroughly repaired, and gas introduced, and is one of the best locations in the city for a private residence or boarding hotse, or school. Possession given about the 7th June. For terms, witich wil! be liberal, apply to T. PURSELL, 341 Pa. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. je 1—6t* T PRIVATE SALE Houses, with Lots fre The above property is located on the north side of Maswachus” tts ave id the south side of I street, being the saine square, between 4:h and Sih street. Beivg a he dthy and very thriving part of the city. Also a three-story Frame, fiontifig on the same avenue, containing ten rooms, all private, the hou-e nearly new, and has a flower garden attached to it. Any of the above property will be sold say, cne- third cash, and the balance on a credit of 6, 12, 18, and 24 months Persons desirous of obtaining a pleasant residence On easy terms fill do well to call at No 804 Mas- sachusetts avenue. e to the above indisputable, One small house for rent. OR THIRD ‘veral (wo-siory (rame 80 to 105 fee: deep je T—3t* iO RENT—FROM Ist JUNE TILL MIDDLE of October, two pleasunt Chambers, near the Departments Address “Amy,” Washington. may 31—3t OR RENT—IN ALEXANDRIA, VA., THAT large three story Brick House, well known as the best stand in the city for a hotel and rest: on Cameron street, oppsite the Market Hou now eccupied by Mr. McGonegal. Possse: en on the first of July. Address LLOYD & CO., Claim Agent, 15th st, opp. the Treasury, Wa-hing c. my 30—tf to . Cohn ae Ee ne ALUQBLE TRACTS OF LAND NEAR u City, at Private Sale.—For sal sirable and eligibly situated tracts ot ing it filty acres each, partly lontg omer county, but principally in Washington county. D opposite the farm of Joseph H. Br: y, Esq., 2 4% miles from Washington, communicating w: by a new and commodious road now under con- structen The soil is excellent, and well a tocorn and wheat ‘The situation is prominent ani healthy, and the land we!l watered. There are three tenements on the premises. This property is peculiarly suited to gentlemen having business in the city for beautiful couatry res idences. A piat of the property can be seen at the office of the subscriber. John P: , Eaq., living adjoining, will show the rty to any who may wish to see it. sig aif EDW. SWANN, No. 126 Louisiana avenue, near City Hail. ap 20 - eo2m . F% RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE] & Terms.—A three story Frame, with basen ent on New York aveane, between Fourth and Fifth streets west Also, a three story Frame, with back I street north, between Fourth and Fifth Apply to James W. Barker, resi north, between 12th and 13th streets west. DICKSON & KING, ap 5—Thif Georgetown. OR RENT-THE THREE STORY STORE d Detiling, No. 86 Bridge street, George- occupied as Emmert’s Confectionery. 1. to ARNY, next door. may 25—cotf '—A TWO STORY MODER® BUILT Houss, in good repair, with a tie, on the upper side of from Tenth street. ‘I the healthiest and finest in Wavhington. From tLe upper windows there is an extensive view of t city and river. Rent perannu. , paid monthly. Inquire at No 512 M sireet, next door but ene to may 3i—eo3 * BLE LOTS FOR SALE.—LOT No. 1, “ 218, corner of north Tand 14th streets, and fronts also on Franklin Square. Lot No. 15, same square, fronts north on K street, berween 14 h and 15th streets. Lot No 3, square 250. fronts om north H and the space between 13th end 14th streets. There is 2 paved alley 30 feet wide in the rear of this lot, and a sewer immediately adjoining. It ix probably one of ihe most desirable lots in the Second Ward now on sale. inquire at No. 376 H street north, between 13:h and 14th. may !9—eo4t OR SALE OR RENT.--The owner of a hotel, bow engaged in another basiness, would like to sell his entire stock and Fixtures, and if demand- ed, the house situated on Pennsylvaniaavenue with a gooi run of custom, on liberal terms. Particulars at CHARLES WALTER'S Agency and Intelligence Office, 552 Seventh st., opp. Cemre Market may 30—iw* {OR SALE OR RENT—A NEW TWO STORY itic Brick H with a two story back tain, 2 Hall and ten good reoms. tenant the rent will be very moderate, particulars enquire of Mr. PHILIP MACKEY, corner Fourth and I streets. may 30 -lw® FOR ONE OF THE BEST ycery Stands in Washington City.—The un d will sell at private sale his Grocery -Vare house, situated on the corner of B and 12th etrects, andw ashort di bridge crossing nal. The build 28 feet tront by Pp, und was erected about six years ago; the tion is of stone, three feet deep, averéging 30 thick to the of ground ; the wall of first 8 14 in hl ; the second 9 inches, all of hard brick; the floor is grouied wih gra brick, leaving no space for rats to burrow ; is of tin, and all the materials throughout are of the very best quality and executed by the best workmen: The recent closing of the Grecery busine=s was in consequence of not being able to obtain capital t« keep up with the great increase of trade, which had nearly doubled every y since it first went into ‘ation. Any person heving means to enter into wholesale, with the retail, alao to deal in wood rd coal, and particularly horse feed, flour and bacon, can do a very"extensive and profitable busi- ness, having when closed a large city, country and boat custom. For (urther particulars C. P. SEN! ACK, D street, between 12th and 13th. N. B.—A lot of ground on the east end of the building, 35 by 75 feet, will be sold with or without the house. . may 29— OR SALE—A LO’ OF GROUND IN THE most thriving part of the city, improved in part and is under rent at two hundred dollarea year Tt is situated on Ninth near N street, and bas a front of 76 feet on Ninth street, by 73 feet 6 inchae deep, The above property will be sold ata bargaig for cash or on time, as the purchaser desire, by paving one-fourth cash. For particulars enquire of AMES O. WHITNEY, on C, betw. 12th and 13th streets. may 2'—2w ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. 150 a year will be received for the rent of those new and convenient cottages at Kendali Green, with two acres of ground, stable, wood shed and other conveniences attached. Pumps of pure water are near the door, and communicat on is had with Georgetown by way of H and Seventh streets and Pewn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the de; ente. secure the advan of this great ‘reduction of rent immediate a; must be made to the undersigned, either letter, or at his house at Kendall Green, after office hours, where the keys may be had and the houses ted at any time. veral of these residences will be sold on liberal terms. WM. STICKNEY, = ued, Kendal! Green. N. B.—Renta — quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855— OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Inquire at ah rs. ap R 6 and Also, Tuble and transient board. SMITH’S, 233 F street. a OMES FOR Hite Pi aypoyves args healthily joeated Building Lots, 24 feet 2 by [30 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until eprings be bought atthe exceeding low price of $75, payeble $3 per month. Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Mall. jan 96m JOHN FOX, Secretary. RESTAURANT. AVING bought out the establishment of Fora River, on Penns, !vania avenue, beiween 11th and lath streets, which |, bave completely renovated, I can ac commodate my friends with real TU! TLE SOUP, OVSTERS in every style, and the best of LIQUORS, CIGARS, kc. All luxuries and delicacies in season. may Jl—lw RICHARD ADAMS, Anction B@-For Auction Sales we first pase “GB By GREEN & scoTT, ‘ALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON NINTR 8T. between I street and New York avenue, at dit ecm front of te shall sell, nt of mn ‘beautiful Building fot, being Lot Bquare 403, having a front of 28 feet on the east site of street west, between north I street end New York avenue, The above descnbed property is handsomely and cligibly situated, and presents rare inducements to per-ons wishing to make a good ‘nvestment, having 4 pump of excellent water but a few steps from the pr mises, and a public sewer 12 fee: deep immedi ately in front. Title indisputabl Terms: One cach: the balanc: tn 6 and 19 months, fur avtes bearing imterest from the day of the sale A decd given and adeed of trust taken GREEN & SCOTT, je 2—d Auetioueers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Aucti fale hese SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Estite — By viftn$ of a deed of tract from Fian cis Selden, bearing date on fhe fr-t day oF ber 1846, and recorded in Liber W. 23!, 232, and 233, the rubs i MONDAY, the 1#th day S 855, at 6o’el_ ck p.m., on the premises, the west haif of Let No 2, in Square 247, fronting 29 feet on north L street, between 13th and §4:h streets west, runni ‘k 1290 feet, with the buildings and im- Drover uta thereon, which consist of two well built frame dweliing houser. The above property is well located in a rapidly improving part of the city. The terms of the scale will be ane-helf ensh, and the balance , 12, and 18 months, for notes bear- ing interest from day of sale, secured by a deed of trust on the property. ifthe terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale, the perty will be reso'd at the risk and expense the purchaser. All conveyancing at cost of purchase WALTER LEN AY, the Oth inetact, we mises, at 6. ch je 2—eokds Auctioneer. By GREEN @& SCOTT. Aactioneers. * ARGE AND COMMOBDIOUS BRICK HOUSE and Lot on Capitol Mill at Auction.—On FRI- day, the lst day of June, we shall sell, at 6 o’cloc! p- m.,on the premises, the large and well-built three-story brics [louse, lately oecupied by the Hon ‘udge Cranch, situated on Delaware avenue. to the corner of north B i! gate. The house con niently arrangea rooms, and wide pa-sage through the house, and built with thick walls, and a cellar under the i Lot No. 6, in square N thirty feet six inches, ranning 1 toa thirty teet alley. The above-deserihea prop certainly one of the handsomest locations and most beautiful sites in Washing'on, presenting he most commanding view. There is also a pump of excelient water near the door, One fourth ex balance in on haser to give netes ing interest from day feet eévon inches the deferred payments, sale A deed given and a deed of trust taken. Title indisputable. All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser. GREEN & SCOTT, may 25-d Auctioneers. 43 The above sale 's postponed in consequence of the rain, until FRIDAY, the 8h instant, at 5 o’clock p. m. a GREEN & SCOTT, jeQI-t Auctioneer. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. sLU BLE IMPROVED PROPERTY AT r ¢ Sale —On FRIDAY afternoon, June 1, at 514 o’elocky on the premises, I shail sell, by or- der of the Orphans’ Court, that valuable piece of situated at the street, I f-et 1 inch on E st ning 3,543 square feet. The building ‘consists of a substcntial and well built three story bi Building, which is admir: dapted for a warebouse, for n street, car y 80 perfect One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, 18, with nuterest, secured by a deed «f factery rent. E, Administratrix, NOUKSE, Attorney, JA3. C. McGUIRE, may £—co&ds Auctioneer. > The sbove sale is postpon:d in nee of the rafa until WEDNESDAY after une 6L:, same hour and place. JAS, C. McGUIRE, Anctioneer. je2—4 By GCRXEN @ SCOTT. Auctioneer f hegre g SALE OF FRAME HOUSE A L it Auction —On FRIDAY, the Ist day o’clock p. m., in front corded in one ot the Iand records tor W county, in the Distict of Columbia, Lot No 49, in Cabott’s subdivision cf Square No, 677. The lot has a fronton north H street of 25 feet, between Nowth to! aud Ist streets east, running back 87 fe with the impr which is a ‘This preperty is near the iron bridge. Terms: One-half cash; the residue in 6 and 12 *, for notes bearing interest ‘rom the day ci the sate. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. J. V. N THRKOOP, Trustee. GREEN & SCOTT, may 29d Auctioneers. (@ The above sale !s postpon consequence of the rain until TUESDAY, the 5th instant, atthe same hour GREEN & SCOTT, je2-d Auctioneers. By GREEN & SOUTT, Auction ANDSOME COTTAGE BUILDINS LOT I Aucti On THURSDAY, the 3lst instant, we shall sell, on the prem , a1 6 o’clock p. m. several handsome buildin is, having am entire front on Massachusetis ave: of 72 feet LI inches, and a frent on 3d street east of 155 feet, forming the orner of Massachusetts avenue and 3d street east an elevated and healthy position on Capitol Hull, near the Capitol, and a pump of excellent water at the corner. Also, two lets on E street north, in s2me square, it being square No. 755. The low wil be sold in|: sizes to suit purchasers Title perfect. TELEGRAPHIC. REPOSTED FOR TER DAILY EVENING STAR. Later from Cube—Arrival <f the Black War: rier. New Yona, June 2—The Biack Warrior, with Havana dates to the 25th has arrived. The whole Island wasin s state of quiet Bus- iness is Improving. The Fulton was at Havana when the Bleck Warrior left. The Prineeton and Cyane were cruisiog of San Antonia. The San Javinto Baltimore Markets, és, B. , J 2—Grain—there fe but little doing. mp ‘ning and receipts are Mills at $10 75. he rain still continues with no prospeste of its clearing up at present. Kew York Markets. ie steady; sales of 1,700 dbis. Wheat is un- ——- and meee ey ie jeef is unchan; is Whisky is dull and lower; Ohio 35$a36e. New York Stock Market New Yorx, June 2—:ocks are dull ac@ heary Moneyis plenty Sales this morning E at 484; Cleveland and Toledo Rais GR“AT BARGAINS YAN be had in che following named goods, as we ermincd to close out the rem: Pisid, stripe and plain Silks, black Silks Rica figured Bercges Berage Robes, Jaconet Robes Organay Musiins, french Lawns erage de Laines, Chatley de Laines Figured Chaileya, Gi ams, Chin ses ys, hb Jaconets, plain Ber black = “ Grenadine» back an Soloed Sk Mena «ed and worked Skirts Pocket Hdkfs, Gleves, Lace Mite Hoclery of atl kinds may rly upon getting arrat barg:. 1 ; as the enire sock must be sold y CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & 31—6 issing Br or, Miriam, the Avenger, Mrs Emma DE. N. Southworth, author of Lost Heiress, the Wife’s Victory, Curse of Clifton, the Discarded Daughter, Retribution, &e. Compicte in one volume of 635 pages, bound in cloth, for one dolar and twenty five cents; or ia aes, paper cover, for one dollar. received and for sale by Hi. BURNS, Cheap Buokstore, No. 150 Bridge eveet, Georgetown. fora te = Agent for a!l the weekly newspapers, which wil! be served at the dwellings of the subscnbers. Send ip your names may 9-lw ASHINGTOS CORPORATION © per cent. Stock for sale by RIGGS & COs mav 29—2w LAND WARRANTS WANTED. zned will pay the bighest price for Land Warrants. ock: bought end sold on Commision. HAMI .TON G. FANT, No, #32 Pa avenue, Washingtor® (iat Union) ——_———————$$—$ en § HE MISSING BRIDE, by E. D. BN. Seuth- 4 worth, 2 vols, pice gio Harper’s Magazine fer June Harper’s Story Bsok No. 7, Virginia Putna Magazine a ao % Megezines, Cheap Pablice- Weekly Papers received as soon as pub- lished and tor sale by E. K. LUNDY, No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. may 31—tr MORE NEW MANTILLAS. 7 E open this morning— WV a0 Tore of those beautiful Black Silk and Lace Mantillas 235 Black Lace ape pnd net Scarfs and Poiats at rer Also, a arge stock of neh figured sad plain Bareges French Lawns, Organdy Muslins Rich Barege Rol ry cheap Dottea and plain Swiss Muslins Ail of which will Se sold at much less than form- er prices Purchasers are vgrucer ed invited to call and exam- nc our assortment for themselves nay 25—e-6t COLLEY & SEARS, MORE BARGAINS. JOHN #. ———, re Bridge street, south side, near High, Georgetown, AB just received a turther og oe aa Goo.is, amongst which will be found 50 pieces good styles fast colored Lawns at L8}¢ plaiv black and white and bleck do. h plaid Ginghams and Gingham Lawag cetted and rich emb’d Muslins Terms: One-fourth cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 |: months, for noves bearing interest from the day of the sale. A ceed given and adeed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, may 26—d Aactioneer. 9. The above sale is postponed un tl PRIDAY, the tth inetant, sane bour. GREEN & SCOTT, je2-—a Auctioneers. OO By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneer ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS at Auction. On WEDNESDAY, the 13th shall ceil, on the premises, at 6 ’clock p. m., Nos, 3, 4, and 3, in Square No. 569, fronting 30 ‘eet each en north E sueet, between Ist and 93 sirects west, running back 10) feet to a 90 feet alley. Tke above mentioned pro; erty is handsomely lo- cated a litte northwest of the railroa. depot. Terms: One-third cash; balance a credit of six and twelve montes, for notes bearing int: rest from the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken to secure defe:red payments. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auction ‘Se 1g \RUSTEE’S SALE OF A VALUABLE BUILD { ing Lot, situated on 11th street west, near Ma- ryland avenue, at Auction—On WEUNESDAY 13th June, I shall sell, in front of the premises. at 6 o’clock p. m, by viriue of a deed of trast bearing date the 25th aay of August, 1853, and duly record ed in one of the land records for Washington county in the District of Columbia, part of Lot No five, (5,) in Square No. three hunured and fifty-three, (553, having a front of — feet on 11th street west, be south !' and E streets, and running back 99 feet 103g inches, with the improvement, which isa frame id considered one of the most «ligible building lots on the Isiand. ‘T: rms: One-third cash ; the balance in 6 and 12 months, the chaser to give notes for the deteired payments, bearing interest from cay of sale. A deed given aud a deed of trust taken. Ali conveyancing at cost of purchaser. LAMBERT REE, Trustee. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. may Sl—eokds By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioucer. ERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT IN THE First Ward at Auction —On TUESDAY af- ternoon, June 5th, at 6 e’clock, en the premises, I shall sell Lot No. 20, in Square 101, having a of 35 feet on north 1, between 20th and Qist streete, running back 149 feet 3 inches, to a 20 fvet alley there is also a ten feet alley ruaning the full depth of ihe lot on the east -ide. This lot is handsomely situated, fronting an im- pre’ public regervation on Pennsslvania averue, and is a very desirable location for a private resi- eae itle perfect. T One-fourth cash; the residue fu six, ‘erms twelve and eighteen months, satis‘c.orily secured, interest. JAB. C. McGUIRE, may —eokie Au QUPERIOR TABLE AND POCKET Cutlery, Razors, Scissors, &¢ —A large assor® ment, lower than at any other plavein the city. For tad articles and low prices call jousekeeper’s Furnishing Store, 490 Seventh st, may FRAN! C18, the | feetly 30 corded and damask do White and colored Watered Moreens 50 pieces light pretty 10 do oH L 2 do Bw With an as-ortnent of seasonable styles of Hosiery, and many other very desirable Goods, w which the attention of oach or prompt customers ig invited, as we are constantly receiving new goods, and are selling them at prices to suit the times. gay 29—1f J. H. SMOOT. PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND. FiS Band is suitable for any and ail porposes, and is warrant+d to give to all those who may be pleased to engage them, sitber as @ Brass, Reed, or Cotillon Band, Any number of musicians to be had at the short est notice by 2) to notice BY apply TE EDERIC PROSPE Leader, at Taltavuli’s Store, opposite the Marive Barracks. N. B.— Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Musie De pot, will be promptly attended to. may 25—4m THE POTOMAO RIVER STEAMI0AT trips on TUESDAY MO’ 5 tae 29th instant, touching at the different Landings tune 4 “peace Washi at 6 ond Alexandria at 7 — on Tuesday; ent Friday mornings. Returning, wi! $7 o’clock, on Wednesday Saturday ———- until further notice. Jeave Cone Kiver at TO THE LADIES. LLis ERY —Miss THOMPSON is now opening another invoice of those, handeome Lezhorns, Neapolitans, Engi! Split Straws, Lace, Crape, Silk, and Hats, at our ealesroom No. 310 Penn. avenue. Ladies will also find at our store a rich lot of Em broideries, Manties, Lace Shawis, &c., which we are selling at very mi i m oderate wha al may 23—6t umery and Fancy Deskes. + [Int. 6t eod.j FOR THE ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA HIE Subscriber's Coaches will call for Passengers leave their name and residence with Mr. Tillman, near the C=pitol gate; Mr. Butts store. Pennsylvania avenue and 19th or at Geo. & Thos. Parker & Co.’s store. Coeches can be had for Pleasure may 28—2m WILLIAM STEW ART’S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY—We ttm any other Getiery in city. mney are pa, 1 and satisfaction is always Gallery airecily over M. W. Gailt’s Sesre, Pa. avenue