Evening Star Newspaper, June 7, 1855, Page 3

which, had they been received, would ha — & majority to each of the present inege The fourth section of the charter of 1 provides that the register, collector, and pce reyor, shall be severally elected on the f-urth Monday of June, biennially; that they shall respectively “ bold their offices until their re- Speotive successors are duly elected and quali- fied. unless sooner renioved from office.” The charter then authorises the corporation to de- “Leeal Intelligence. VG STAR. Avappin!—The National Theatre was. las sight, densely crowded, and many of the pectators could not procure seats, the attrac- son being the play of “ Aladdin, or the Won derful Lamp.” The dreeses, scenes and prop «ties were magnificent. 20 ag to accord with the history of that distinguished young gen- teman and the magic effects of his i!luminat. ing wt. The machinery, however, 7an‘ed pie 5 ag itdid not, in all cases, slip with the required celerity. The “march of the female warricrs’’ wa: a beautiful feature in the programme, and their evolutions with the cymeter elicited spontaneous applause Well- drilled as many of our volunteer militia are, they, according to the remarks of some of their officers, cannot begin to equal those gas- light Aladdin warriers in that description of exercise! The movements were perfect—both of the cymeters and tae symmetries. Every- tedy eeemed to be delighted with the rich and povel entertainment. The manager, Mr. Jar- the amount of bond and security to be ven by each, and to laws for ned pineal goa charge of their duties. The charter next de- soribes the cases in whieh those officers, or any of them, may be removed, and declares that in any of such cases it shall “be lawfal for the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common — by joint resolution, to remove such ” ‘Av ord D ordinance of the corporation of the 26°h of May, 1848, (Sheakan’s Compilation, pp. 25—26,) enacts that the persons electid to the offices of register, collector, and surveyor, re- spectively, on the first Monday of June, shall enter upon the duties of their respective offices oe first day of July nex: after their eles- 2. The ptesent register and collector were elected at the regular election held on the first Monday of June, 1853. The charter re- quires them to hold their offices until super- seded by successors diy elected and qualifie q unless sooner removed from office. If the suc- cessors claiming to supersede them did not re- ceive the majority of the legal votes which were offered, those successors are not duly elected, and the incumbents have the tight, under the charter, to hold their offices; and unless they see fit to resign their offices, this right can be destroyed only by removal in the manner and for some one of the causes prescribed in the charter. We therefore answer sett, was-doubtless, compensated for his enter- prize orks of Maryland were equally divided as to the choice of cfleers—cath ae having sominated a separate list. In consequence of i ie, the proceedings were referred to the flon. Dennis Claude, Treasurer of the Sta'e of Maryland, in pursuance of the third section of the seventh article of the constitution of that State; and that gen'leman, we learn, has decided in favor of the ticket nominate: by Messrs. Stewart and Chamberlain, nai ly: For President, Samuel Hambleton, of Talbot esunty. Maryland; and for Directors, Samuel P. Smith, of Alleghany county; John G. Stone, of Washington county; Alexander B. Hanson of Frederick county; Richard I. Bowie, of Mon'gomery county; James A. Magruder, of Georgetown, D. C; and George H. Smoot, of Alexandria, Virgi J " Jour first inquiry by robo 2 that, assuming the facts stated, wo are of o-inion that the present register and col- lector have the right and the duty, under the term of the charte-, to hold their offices until & new election, unless sooner removed in ac- cordance with the charter; but this right and daty cannot require, under the circumstances, any resistance to force. Our advice, therefore, in answer to your second inquiry is. that the reg’ and collec- tor continue to hold their respective offices until the alternative of force eppored to force shall be poe in which case that they retire under proper protest; and that there- after the whole matter of law and facts be submitted to the appropriate legal tribunal. We are. gentlemen, very respectfully, ¥. FEnpau, JM Caruisxz, A. H Lawrence. To Messrs. Ratcliffe, Klopfer, Barry,S 8. Par- ker, McCafferry, Jno. Davis, and J. H. God- dard, committee. On motion, it was Resolved, That a oom tittee of two from each ward be appointed to meet at this Hall, on to-morrow (Thursday) evening, June 7th. at 8 o’clock P. M., for the purpose of ascertaining the number of legal votes rejected by the judges at the late muni- cipal election held in the city of Washington. The following named gentlemen compose said “opiret Ward 8. 8. Park rst Ward —S. 8. Parker, Wm.E. Brown. Second Ward —L F. Clark, Geo-E. Jillard Third Ward—Jno. H. Goddard, Samuel Lewis. Fourth Ward.—Wm. P. Mohun, Elijah Ed- enh rd —Dr. Wall Edi i ard —Dr. Wallace, Edmond Barry. Sixth Ward.—Dr. A. W. Miller, — Russell Seventh Ward —David Davis, J. R. Har- baugh. ——— A Grasp Enrerrarwesr. — Last night Messrs. Magruder and Turton, member’s “} slected to the Aldermen’s and Council Board of the First Ward, gave a eapper at Boulan- gers—without the customary drinkables, Dr M. being a tee totaller—to some two hundred and fifty of the political friends of the Ward Appropriate speeches were made by Messrs. Magruder, Charles Abert, Captain Walker, Mr. Turton and someothers. The supper was a beautiful affair, — up in Boulanger’ very best style. which ‘s saying every possib! thingofit The company were in fine spirits, snd enjoyed themselves gloriously. Arrociovs Conpuct —A respectable citizen tells us that in the afvernoon of the day be- fere yesterday the driver of the Georgetown omnibus, No 25, at a point on Fifteenth sreet, opposite the Treasury Department, drove up to the side of the jead-horse of a three-horse stage, and commenced beating that horse most unmercifullv, causing in the nelee and running of uf both teams, a wheel horse of each to fall, both being dragged some distance. The omnibus was crowded with la dies, who left it. The conduct of the driver ¥as most reprehensible, and endangered the lives not only of the horses, but of the parsen- — women, and children—in both ve- cles. Picxpocsets transacted a profitable busi- ness at the National theatre last night. We save heard of the abstraction of xeveral pook- w-books. A gentleman of our acquaintance was relieved of $65, another of $15, and a ‘bird snffered by a “echiel amang them takin’ his) notes’’—which, however, were not en- dorsed. They were promissory. If the thief wil return the papers to the Star office, he can retain the emall change as a reward for lis honesty. Doubdiless not a few others have, day to mourn over losses similarly sus. Ecrerary.—Last night, some person or per- C P Wawxatt, President. G@ E Emme, Secretary. : _ City papers favorable to the cauze will please copy. June 7—It. ee GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE Groxertown, Jane 7, 1855 A colored barber by the name of Jacksor, Y on Bridge street, was robbed, we learn, some sus forced into the carpenter shi R. W ape oe ag Dove, on Louisiana solos tated Sixth days ego of some $700. The thief, we are in- ued Seventh streets. What their object was,| formed, was an apprentice boy under him. Le ory coin ae a as the premises, | The large sums which he had been spending, eGiscovered. Officer A. R. Allen luckily! in rather a reckless mann t a colored jassed that way in time to prevent any suca Pi ii ich W na en. tori ok = pops a burglar entered ae the aged mhioh was going on, led to his de. ‘ont of the house, but bearing the officer We learn that Mrs. Bodizco, wid viking toward the building, he escaped by| jate Russian minister, who has comple dir — which opens to the lots fronting on D ing in Rus-ia for some time, is expected to re- Custre Market —The prices were, this zornipg, about the same as previous quota- ‘ons Potatoes are selling at $2. 50—Bermn- isa $3 per bushel; peas. 25c. per peck ;straw- series, 15al80. per quar:; young chickens, He. aptece. We ventare the opinion that the present exorbitant prices of vegetables and zeats will be kept up longer in this city than tsewhere. They are s> high thata very long Sime will be required in which to bring them down. — Cross Firixe.—Yesterday, Lloyd Hicks, colored, was taken before Justice Bates, of the ith district police, for an assault and battery tpon Elisabeth Calvert, colored. Lioyd was held to security for peace. As soon as this case was ended. Lloyd had Elisabeth arrested ‘or threatening him. The Justice ordered her © give security also, for her peaceful behavior toward all good citizens of the United Siates. daly. fe geciee purchased in our -market, a few days ago a chicken for 3lic., and upon opening the craw when it was being there was found a gold dollar chicken, that! The flour market is fi:m, at $10.87éa$ft- Small isles of wheat since our last, at $2 40a $2.45 for red and white. Spgcrator. dressed, A cheap ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, June 1, 1865. The County Court, which has beenin session | eince Monday ocoupied with important busi- ness, has granted but two tavern licenses, one for a hotel at Ball's 4 Roads, and another for a hotel near the market square, ma! the sesehe aeagal on arr lieenses granted this naa ‘Gar sixteen. at rule the court has Feat Arriving —Our wood and coal mer-| in the distribution of its favors is not — sats are busily engaged in receiving their ‘applies for the approaching seasons. It 1s pleasant indeed im A the workmen throwing tae wood from tothe wharves. They thus give us reasum to hope that the high prices of fuel will not drain the pockets of our ‘aboring men as during the past winter. Some burglar entered the house of Mr. J. M. Stewart on Monday night last, but rather too early for operations, for the family of Mr S had not retired, and ere the thief could commence to plunder he was discovered, and only escaped by lesping through a window and carrying away the sash. The Gardens, long known as Yeates’s, on the southern borders of our city, continue to attract those who love the dance to its fine pavilion. The past week has been an uausu- ally merry one The Young Catholic Friend’s Society have fixed upon :bursday the 2ist instant for their annual excursion tothe White House Pavalion. The mst complete arrangements have been made to secure a pleasant trip. The Alexandria Ganette of yesterday and to-day, is in favor of a change in the organisa- tion, and objects to the American party endors- ing the Baltimore American’s views upon that subject. he season for disease approaches, and we cordially unite with a writer in one of the morning papers in calling upon our city au- thori ies and private citizens to be vigilant in removing all matter which might tend to danger Lsalth during the summer heats. Prevention is better then cure. Aut. Oce Pusiic Scnoois.—Sundry citi: com. Pain to us of the existing want of disciplioe is some of our public schools. Their obsarva- ton assures them that in one or two of these ‘tablishments at least. the fixed number of hours for teaching are not adhered to, as they ‘annot be with the teacher in the street or ‘se*bere away from bis pupils. Will the Sard look into this matter? , Coustgrveit —Our citigens should be on ‘heir guard while dealing with money, for, Secording to the baltimore American, ecunter- ait twenty five cent pieces are in ciroulation, y are dated 1853, and executed with toler- able neatness, but quite light, and thus readi- iFdetected by one who is in the habit of acdling coin. AxormeR pisapporstTvENT —On Saturday “reuing. in consequence of the rain, the Ma- rine Band did not perform at the President’s Stounds; and yesterday there was a like dis- “Ppeittment ‘at the Capitol grounds, for. a Suilar reason. , CORPORATION Cases —Ann Kahoe, Catha- the, Cook and Susan Mattingly, were sent to ‘a, "ork-bouse ‘or sixty days from Saturday oie offence was being drunk and dis- Coan Trave —The receipts of coal by the oe al for the fhonth of May, aan to twenty-thousand four hundred ‘weaty one tons. Theee supplies were ‘tom the Cumberland, (Md ,) mines. nate Rerurns —There were no cases for “on ea the guard house this morning, and bat gers, who departed at an early hour. Kxow Norgixe Nationa, Ooxvention.— Mothing is as yet known relative to the pro ceedings of the Know Nothing National Uon- vention, which assembled in secret session, in Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Among the per- sone reported to be in attendance are the fol- lowing nemed: Hon Kennth Rayner, of N. C ; ex-Gov. Neill 8. Brown, cf Tenn.; ex Gov. Jobnaton, of Pa ; James W. Barker, of N. Y ; Senator Wilson, of Mass; Geo D. Prentice, of the Louisville Journal ; Hon. Mr. Orth, Presi- dent of the Indiana Senate; Schuyler Colfax, M. C. elect of Indiana; Hon. John S. Pendle- ton and Wm. M. Burw Pike, the Arkansas of Delaware. The delegates and their friends partook of a banquet yesterday afternoon at - mn street Hall. The tickets sold at $10 eat! A despatch from Philadelphia to the New York Tribune, dated yes'erday, says that Bar- ker will be slaughtered as Grand ent of the Know Nothings, by the Convention now in session there, and that his opponents will robably concentrate on Gov. ardiner, of Massackucette, to take his place. {> The Philadelphia Ledger describes a large gang of notorious and adroit burglars, pickpockets, Sc, most of whom are escaped convicts from Botany Bay, and who have been seen travelling on the railroads between New York, Philadelphia aud Baltimore. Their ob- ation met at Harmony a 6th of June, 1855, the President in “animously adopted : At an election for officers of the ot Wa-bington, held on the first Jone Corporation a Monday of , 1535, the returns made by the commi - Ders of election represent Samue] E Doug- 3 to have received for the office of register = Voles more than Wm J. McCormick, the ss incumbent ; John M. McCalla, for the! $8 of coltestor, 291 yotes more then Robert | F) = re ject can only b jectured. The gsog oum- i ants ay ne, Present Popes! a BR F.| bora twenty-two, inslading about een new “ a arveyor, votes " 3 ‘ore than his competitor, § T Abert members, rot so well known to the police Several of them are said to reside “in the vicl- nity of Brooklyn, where some have accumu- lated real estate and a large amount of per- sonal property.’ The Ledger advises the public to be on their guard. G the cases " tte Mleged on of the regi-ter and collector, jority is reprezented to have the -picduced by the rejection, on the part of ‘omuulseionere of election, of legal votes fine the duties of those officers ; to prescribe | Several cers and to order an election to fill the va- | <i turn to her home in this city about the laat of Weak berr depressed fn LL Bervous, innumerable mental, as well as physical evils, the dyspepsia, is indeed an object of commisseration. ‘Yet it is absard for him te despair. We care not how weak low, nérvous, and irritable he may be, the cordial proper- ties of HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS, prepared by Dr. O. M. Jackson, Philadelphia, ere stronger than the many- headed monster which is preying upon his body and mind; ond if be chooses to try them, we will Insure a speedy cure, Gee sivertisement. jot—sm ne res (C7 BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS.—Mr. Editor—You be astonisned, though true, In my travel through nce, to hear of the faith and recom- to BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS. indies and gentlemen said (hey had hed the Dy: sia for many years, but never bad found anything to mace a cure of it but Baker's Premium Bitters, me would say fthad cured them entirely of the nervous headache, and others would say if it had not been for these Bitters they would have died with the cholera. So we say, success to BAKER aud hie PREYIUM BITTERS. ‘Every family should keep a few botties on band. i Fay SECRET FOR THE LADIES—HOW TO PRESERVE Beauty.—Don’t use Chalk, Lily White, or avy of the coamaetics, to conceal » faded or sallow complexion. Jf you wowld have the roses bro; back to your cheek, a jear, and transparent skin, and li and rigor {u- rough the system, get a bottle of Corter's Spanish Mixture, and take it according to directions. It does not taste as well as sweetmeats ; but, if uster a few doses you do not find your health and beauty reviving, your step @lasfic and vigorous, and the whole system refreshed and invigorated Mike s Spring morning, then your case is hope less, and all the valuable certificates we possess, go for it. It is the greatest purifier of the blood known, is perfectly harmless, and at the same time powerfully effica- cious. 4 °See advertisement. (C7 ROaR WALKER & 00., Marble Hal! Clothing Empo- rium, under Browns’ Hotel, r lly announce that their display of Spring and Summer Clothing is now ready for 1i jon, comprising an assortment of Coats, Vesta and Pantaloons of the newest and richest designs in Materiel, trimming and workmanship. | To gentlemen who study excellence with economy in fashionable articles of ress an inity for Selecting ie offered from ons of the largest and most attractive stock of foods évér offered in this city at a very reduced scale of prices. sp 17 (O>_ PREMIUMS A? THE FAIRS.—WHITEHURST'S ettll in the ascendance.—The juries of each of the late faire at Baltimore, Richmond, and New York awarded their jnort aere tod. ot for their oe gpa Pho- ha, Stereoecopes and Dagnerreotypes ex! ‘4 Hr? W" also recetved two Merais at the World's Fair, Lon- on, and a premium at Crystal Palace, New York. Also, the first awards of the Maryland Institute for three years past. ‘Whitehurst’s Gallery in this city eon Pa. avenue, betw. 436 and 6th streets. feb 11 (772. D. GILMAN, Draggist, has removed to 628 Seventh street, opposite to the Patriotic Bank, and is now pre pared tofill all orders for Medicines, Paints, Oth ‘on accommodating terms. Strict attention will bysictan’s prescriptions at all hours of the day an: The night bell 1s on t of the store door. ‘ep é—Im OOD MEDICINES.—It is estimated that A YER’S t CHERRY PECTOR. t CATHARTIC PILLS have one more to promote the public health than any other onel cause, There can be no question that the Cherry Pectoral has by {ts thousand on thousand cures of Colds, Coughs, Aath- ma, Croup, Influenza, Bronchitis, &c., very much reduced the proportion of deaths from consumptive diseases !n this country. The Pills are as good a the Pectoral, and wil cure morecomplaints. Everybody needs more or less purging. Purge the blood from its impurities. Purge the Bowels, Lives, and the whole visceral system from obstructions. Purge out the diseases which fasten on the body, to work ite decay. But for diseases we should die only of old age, Take antidotes early and thrust it from the system, before it is yet too strong ta yield. ry Pills do thrust ont disease, not only while ft is it when it has taken a strong hold. Read the as- tounding statements of those who have been cure? by them from dreadful Scrofula, Dropsy, Ulcers, Skin diseanes, Rhea- matism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Internal Patna, Bilious Com- plaints, Headache, ‘Heartburn, Gout, and many less dange- Tous but still threatening ailmen face, Worms, Nervous Irritability, Loss of appetite, Irrega- larities, Dizziness in the head, Colds, Fevers, Dysentery, and indeed every variety of complaints for whicha Purgative Remedy is required. These are no random statements, but are authenticated by your own neighbors and your own physicians. ‘Try them once and you will never be without them. Price 25 cents per box—S boxes for $1. Prepared hy DR. J. 0. AYER, Loweil, Mass.,—And sold dy % D. GILMAN, Washtngton. @. LINTHICUM, Georgetown. Jas. K & OO., Fredericksburg, and by all Draggiste everywhere. may $—so2m (7A PHENOMENA IN MEDICINE.—Rronchitis, Cong! Dyspepsia. Liver Complaints, Scrofula, &c.—For al Giseases of the Female System it stands preeminent. A Giergyman just informs us it has cured him of Bronchitis of a desperais character—particalars hereafter. HAMPTON’S VEGETABLE TINCTURE—By ite mild ac tion on the stomach, liver and kidneys, will cure Dyapep- sis, Cough, Asthma, Bronchial and Lang Affections, Pains in the Back, Side and Breast, Consumption, Scrofula, Rhea matism, Gout, Neuraigia, Fistula, Bowel Complaints, Piles, Worms, and Nervous Debilities—with all diseases artsing from tmpure blood, and Is the greatest female medicine ev- erkoown. This invaluable medicine t# working wonders upon thehuman fri dvertisementto-day, mar7 LUNGS—LUNGS. refer our readers to an ndver- tisement in another column, for full particulars con- ceruing the HYGEANA of Dr. Curtis. It is eald to be one of the most remarkable cures for all description of diseases of the lungsever discovered. Its virtnes Lave been testified to by hundreds, who have obtained their knowledge by the best of all teacbers—ex and Glass id to night. such as pimples on the e. ‘3 HHGEANA is the original and may 23—1m CAUTIO: only genuine —Dr. CUR (OF Jon Satine: ecelves all the new Books and News spore as fast as prbiished. He ts agent for Harper's and ail Pee other Magazines, eud our readers will alwi large and good assortment of Blank Books and Stationery at ils Bookstore, Odeon Balliing. cor Pa. avenue and 43g st. On the 6th insi., after a lingering iliness, MARY, wife o' Lieut. John A. Dahige n, U. S Navy. The friends and those of the tamily are respect fully invited to att ni her fanerat from her late resi dence on 43g street, this afternoon, at 5 o’clock. Wants. a YOUNG FEMALE DESIROUS OF A SIT- uation av chambermaid, or cook, wash and iron for a small family, or to go in the country Can come well rece mmended. For reference apply to No 471 First street and Pa. avenue. je T—1e* ANTED—A SERVANT TO DO TIE GEN- eral housework of a small family. A good ne will receive the best of wages. Enquire at No, C8 New York avenue, bet. 4th and Sth sts. je 7 —-1t* AN'LED—EMPLOYMENT FOR A YGUNG and able bodied colored man, accu-tomed to the care of horses and driving a cart. Enquire at this office. je 7—e03t ANTED—BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG woman, 4 situation as a seamstress She has no objectien to do chamberwork. Add-ess a note to “M-8,” at this office, and it will be attend- ed to. Je 6—2* ANTED—A PARTNER TO WORK A Stone Quarry and contract for sale of Stone to Government and others, there being now great de- mand for stone. This Quarry is imniediately oppo site Georgetown. Large shanty, blacksmith shop, and every implement on the spot. Tis quarry fur- nishes the best and largest truck Sione, &c. A chance is now offered. Cuxii or write to LLOYD & CO, Fifteenth strect, oppo. the Treasury. may 3—tf ANTED—EVERYBODPY TO KNOW THAT they can get a jot 24 feet front by 130 feet , for the low price of $75—payable $3 a month without interest. Apply at the Union Land Office, 7th si., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. ap 23—3m JOHN FOX, Sec. Boarding. OA RDING.—A lady, without children, hav- ing taken the house, No. 406 Union Row, ean accommodate one gentvel family with board. Also a few single gentcmen. The situation is very de. sirable, being on F rtreet, the third door from 7th in the immediate nelghborhood of the Patent and Pc st Offices. i je 7-1w* OAR DIN G.—Three gentlemen with their wives, or five or six single gentlemen ean be ac- ecommodat-d with good board «nd lodging in a very earan’ and healthy neighborhood by applying at o. @ Louisiana avenue, nearly opposite the City, Hall. je 6—3* PLAIN, PRIVATE FAMILY, having more A room than they sccupy at present, would be pleased to accommodate two or three gentiemen wh board, where the comforts of a home may be baf. Meals at mechanics’ hours. Location on 12th street, near Pennsylvahia avenue For further par- ticulars enquire at the of{ce of the Star. je 5—31* leasagt rooms for Summer, for a gentleman and his wife, le a can be nad by ear- VG’S, 393 North C, hetween The house 1s delightfully situ been thoroughly renovated and re furnished. je 4—lw* RS. M. C. GREER’S Boarding House, on Pennsylvania avenue, first house west of the Capitol gate. Fine rooms at various prices, and every possible attention and comfort bestowed on ladies and gentlemen guesis. may 26—3w* {OT LC B.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND .¥ Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and shower baths and every attention to render it most agreeable to her rsa ums P.G MURRAY, ys e! vania avenue and 43¢ st. ap 23—3m 4s P= WISHING A HANDSOMELY FUR- nished Parlor und Chamber in a private famil ean be accommodated by ap; lying at 17, soul side of the avenue, opposite Willards’ Hotel. may 29—eolw PB teagan &c,—MRS. BATES, on the south- west corner of Pa. avepue and Sth street is pre- pared to accommodate gentlemen With rooms, with or without board. Lvery effort will be made to ren- der those comfort: ble who may faver her with their paironage. ap 6—tf HEATON’S ELEMENTS OF INTERNA- ne mania’ ee ee Adems’ Equity, new edition, with American nq feb. é FRANCE TATLORY UPERIOR TABLE AND PCOKET Cutlery, Razors, Scissors, &e —A large asso:t ment, lower than at any other place in the city. For articles and low Lage ngypr > call st ue jousekeeper’s Furnishing Svore, Seventh st, may 0 *'@. FRANCIS, For Sale and Fent. ————— OR RENT OR FOR SALE—SMALL FRAME ha No 52 Louisiana avenue, Washington. to a responsible tenant the rent wili be low. Pos- session given on the 20th June. Also tor sale, House and Lot No. 57 High street Georgetown. Termaliberal. A to E. eLGnpy, No. 398 Pridge st. OF No. 400 Eee were je4 5 i Hehe. FOR RENT AND FURNITURE FOR Sete —A new three-story Frame Motise, cor - taining eight rodtis,; with cellar under the kicchen, situated on N. York avenue (Mo. 168) near New Jersey avenue, will be rented low to G good tenant. The owner, desirous 0° breaking up housekeep ing, would dispose of his Furniture, which is nearly new, on moderate terms. Enquire at the Grocer Store of MOORE & CISSELL, 7th street near or on the premises. (Org in) je5 3 A‘ ARGE AND ELIGIBLY SITUATED corner Lot, containing 14 000 square feet and fronting the Capitol Park. for sale on eecommodating terms ifummediate application b: made to _HIILBUS & HITZ, Comer Pa avenue and 11th st. Being so near the Capitol Zid but a few minutes?’ walk from the Car Depot, makes it most adranrage- ously situated for a larze public House. je LL F° SALE OR KENT—THAT LARGE three- story House Gn Missouri avenue, three doors east of 43 street. This house is targe and has just been thoroughly repaired, and gas introduced, and is one of the best locations ia the city for a private residence or boarding house, or school. Possession Asse about the 7th June. For terms, which will be iberal, apply to T. PURSELL, 341 Pa avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. je 1—6t* —— FF" RENT—IN Al.EXANDRIA, VA, THAT large three story Brick House, well known as the beet etand in the city for a hotel and restaurant, on Cameron street, opposite the Market House, and now eceupied by Mr. McGonegal. Posssession giv en on the first of July. Address LLOYD & CO, Claim Agent, 15th st, opp. the Treasury, Wa: hing ton, D.C. may ‘30—f OR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE Terms.—A three story Frame, with basement on New York avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets west Also, a three story Frame, with back building, on T street north, between Fourth and Fifth sts. west Apply to James W. Barker, residence on H strect north, between 12th and 13th streets west. DICKSON & KING, _ap 5—Thif _George:own. Hee RENT- THE THREE STORY STORE and Dwelling, No. 86 Bridge street, George. town, so long occupied as Emmert’s Confectionery. Apply to ARNY, next door may 25—eotf pik te lice Hess eh Sis ee per RENT—A FINE THREE-STORY AND attic Brick House, No. 356 C street, between 4% and 6th, with every convenience de irable for a private residence. A pump of first ra e water in the yard. Appiy at HAVENNER'S Bakery, je 2—eo3x* C, between 444 and 6th ote. House, situated 02 the most desirable part of Capitol Hill. There ts an abundance of excellent fruit on the premises. To aresponsible person the rent will be very low. Enquire at this o™ece. je 2—eo3t ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT THE TIMES. $150 a year will be received for the rent of those new and convenient cottages at Kendall 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 strects and Penn, Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the departments. To secure the advantage of this great reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the undersigned, cuther by letter, or at his house at Kendail Green, after office hours, where: the keys may be had and the houses inspected at any time. Severe! of these residences will be sold on liberal terms. WM. STICKNEY. No 4, Kendall Green. N. sate soe quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855—t OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Tuble and transient board. Inquire at Mrs, SMITH’S, 233 F street. apd OMES FOR ALL.—Beauufully and hedithily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 1:0 fect deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought atthe exceeding low price of $75, payable €3 per month. Titie indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ JOHN FOX jan 96m. THE POTOMAC RIVER STEA; COMPAN?S STEAMER ALICE G. rRICE, CAPT. SAMUFL BAKER, Will commence her regular trips on TUESLAY MORNING, tue 29th instant, touching at the different Landings on the river. Leace Washington at 6 and Alexandria at 7 o’clk on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Returning, wil leave Cone River at 4 o’clock, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, until further notice. may 26-d MORE NEW MANTILLAS. E open this morning— 20 more cf those beautiful Black Sik and Lace Mantilias 25 Bleck Lace Shawls Scarfs and Points at reduced prices Also, a large siock of rich figured and plain Bareges French Lawns, Organdy Muslias Rich Bareze Robes very cheap Dotte i plain Swiss Muslins All of which will be sold at ntuch less than form- er prices. Purchasers are cordially invited to call and exam- ine our assortment for themselves 2i—eo6t COLLEY & SEARS. Base: FRUIT &c.— 1,000 small Hams 6 000 Ibs. Joles 1,000 Ibs. Breast Pieces 800 Ibs Dried Beef 250 bores Oranges 200 boxes Lemons 125 drums Figs Just rec: ived dnd for sale by je I—er3t MURRAY & FEMMES. THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCZ COMPA- NY OF THE LISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HARTERED by Congress, offers to the property owners of the District safer and cheaper incans insurance than any other Company. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHAS. WILSON, Secretary. MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAGERS. Ulysses Ward John Van Riswick Thomas Biagden P. W. Browning F. Howard, Mathew G. Emery. J. C. MeKelden, Office, Columbia Place, corner Louisiana avenue and 7tb street. Office hours from 3 to 6 0’clock p,m. feb %6—eoif JONN R. ELVANB. - WILLIAM THOMPSON, ELVASS & TH: MPSON, DEALERS 18 HARDWARE, COACH TRIMINGS, &. No 326 Pennsylveni Venue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, Washington, D. C. HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE. Britannia, German Silver, Albata and Silver Plated Tea, Table and Besert Spoons Carvers ang rks, Stedla, Knives with and with- out . Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plate | Candlesticks; Shovel and Bey Waffle Lrons, 8ad Irons Maslin and Be!l Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Gridiroxs, Ovens, &c. BUILDING MATERIALS. Rural Cottage, Closet, Cupboard, Chest, Till, Pad and Trunk Locks : Shuttle, Door, and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wrought Nails, Bolts Brad’s Shutter Screws and Stubbs, Door Springs, Handrail Screws, Door Knobs Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, ac. CABINET MAKERS’ GOODS. Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa ani Chair Springs Venitian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends, Brackets, Furniture Nails Glue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw Plates, &c CARPENTERS’ GOODS. Planes, Saws, Jeagriog, nicl Spokeshaves, Chis- els and Gow, jane [rons Augers, Braces and Bitts, Boring Machines, Ham- mers, Hatchets, Devels Bevils, Squares, Guages, Axes, &c. Bi.ACKSMITH AND COACH MAKERS GOODS. Black and Bright Springs, Axles, Felloes, Spokes, Hubs, Bows, Shaits, Poles - Sleigh Runners, Silvered and Brass Bands, Stump Joints, Stump Collars, Top Props Curtain Frames, ps, Inside Linings, Lining Silks, Damask, Seaming Cords Tufts, Tassels, Buttons, Tacks, Fringes, Laces, and Piain and Enameiled Canvass Russia Duck, Eaamelled Leather, Dash Leather, &e. ELVANS & THOMPSON, je l-4m s 326 Pa. avenue. ¢ HE MISSING BRIDE, by E. D. BE, N. South- & worth, 2 vols, price gi oo Harper’s Magazine Aye 3 wee Harper’s Story 0. 7, Virginia Potnem’s M ine for June Godey’s Lady’s Book do Graham’s Magazine do * All the New Books, Magazines, Cheap Pubtica- tions and Weekly Papers received ax soon as pub- lished and pr rae ns E. K. LUNDY, . jo. 198 Bridge street, Georgeown. may —tr BRERE Auction Sales. Ba For Auction Sales see first page “GS By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE AND BL igibly situated Real Estate on the Island.— By virtue of a deed of trust, bearing dite on the 6th day of June, 1855, and récorded in Liner J A. 8., No. 58, fohos 136, &c . the su: scribe r will sell, at pub- lic sale, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of June, 1855, at 544 o’clock p. m., on the premises, all those nieces or parceis of 1 and betag sitaate in the city of Washington, and known and di guished as the north half of Lot No. 12 and the whole of Lot 13, in Square 543, the whole fronti 70 {eet6 inches on 4% street west, between K an L, streets south, and ranuing back 100 fert to an al- ley. with the buildings avd improvementss, which consit of a subs'antial and comfortable cottage- built Franie Dwelling House and necessary out- houses, ‘The above property iz situated in a rapidly im- proving part of ihe city, aud offers a favorable op- portunity & persons desirous of obtaininga residence or investing. s The terms of sale will be oxe third cach; reeidae in 6, 12, and 18 inonths, for notes bearing interest from cay of sale, secured by a deed of trust upon the property. eine terms of ssle are not complied with in six days after the sale, the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All conveya:.cing at cost of purchaser. CHAS. 8 WALL. CH, Trustee JAS. C. M GUIRE, Auctioneer. j-6—4 By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. HOICE COLLECTION OF RARE AND VAL. / uable Oil Paittings at Pabic Auction —On TUESDAY afternoon, June 12th, at 434 o’clock, at the Sal-en over Farnham’s Bookstore, cotmer Pa. avenue and Ith street, 1 shall sell a collection of rare and valuable Oil Paintings, sclected wuth great care by H. N. Barlow, Ev-q., from various galle ies on the Continent; Amongst them will be found sp-cimens of Domenchino, Velasquez, Sir Godfrey Knoller, A Van Willies, John Wilson Gainsboro’, Maritla, Vernct, Poussin, Shayet, jr.. and others. The saloon will be open and the Pictares on free exhibition d,ily until the sale. Catalogues may be obtained at th: saloon or at t e¢ auction roc Terms: $100 acd undereash; over tha* sum a credit of sixty and ninety days, for notes satisf.ctori ly endorsed, bearing interest. os JAS. C. McGUIRE, j&6-a Auctioneer. By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. OOKS, &c. at Public Sate—On FRIDAY a® B ternoon, June 8th, at 734 o’clock, at the Aac~ tion Rooms, f shall seil an invoice of standard books among which are hi.tories, biographies and Scien- tific works, many standard poetical works, novels, &e., &e. Aiso, a few fine family Bibies, the whole to be sold without reserve. Also, avout 250 dwt. of gold guard, fob and vest Chains. Also, three fine gold Lever Watches, the balance of stock ofaretail store. Terms cash JAS. C. McGUIRE, je 6—d Auctioneer. By JAS. C.McGUIRE, Auctioneers: ERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 7th sireet at public sale—Oa FRIDAY »fernoon, June Sth, at 6 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell, the south part of Lot No. 11, m Square 426, front- ig 28 feet 7 inches on Seventh street wes, between netth K and I, streets, ra nine back 100 feet. The Lot is handsomely situated in one @! the best business streets in the city, but a short distance from the Northern Market, and affords an excellent op portunity for a safe inv stment. Title perfect. Terms. One sixth cash; the residae in 6, 22, 18, 24, and 30 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises JAS. ©. McGUIRE, je 4—d Auctioneer. By GREEN @& SCOTS. Aucttoneers. STEL’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAI. —By vir ue of a decree of the Orphans’ the District of Coiumbia, for the county of » 2pproved by the Circuit Court of said tung in chancery, passed in the matterot the petition of William Whitmore, et al , children find heirs-atiaw of William W_> Whitmore, late of said county. deceased, I will, on THURSDAY, the Bist day of May, 1855, at 614 o’clock p. m., in front of the premises, proceed tosri! Lots of ground num- bered seventeen (17) and eighteen (18) in Square numbered five hundred and three (503) situate in the city of Washington, and District aforesaid. The above described property is situated on the prthwest corner of 6th street west and N street , and containa in the aggregate about fourten m nd square feet of grovad. ‘Terms: f sale: One-third cash, and the residue in two equal payments at six and twelve months, with rom day of sale. The deferred payments ured by the notes of the purchaser or pur- . #atisfretorily endorsed. » the full payment of the purchase money and interest and the ratification of the sale by the Conr:, the trustee will convey said lots of ground to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, at his or their cost and expense. If the t-rms of salz are not complied with within five days from the day of eale, the trustee reserves the right to resell said lots, or either of them, upon reasonable notice, at the risk and cost of the tint purehaser. RICHARD H. LASKEY, Trustee, GREEN & SCOTT, may 15—eo2lw&ds Auctioneers. Lot 17 hsving beem sold, the sale of Lot No. 18 is postponed until THURSDAY, the 7th of June, same hour, when it will be subdivided and sold separate, ove part ot which having on a good two-story frame House, the other part is the corner lot, having a front of 25 feet, aud 102 ‘eet deep. ‘Terms as ab ve. RICHARD fl. LASKEY, Trustee. GREEN & SCOTT, Je 1—eo&ds Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT. Auctioneers. fysWO VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ai Auc- i tion —On THURSDAY, the 7th June next, at 6 o'clock p. m., we shall seli on the premises Let No 2, in Square No. 515, fronting /9 feet on K st, between 4th and Sth, running back 96 feet to a 30 ft. alley. Also, north haifof Let No. 26. in Square No 516, fronting 2714 fect on Fourth street, running back 100 feet, betwren [ and K streets. The above described property is about two and a half squares from the Northern Liberties’ Market House. Terms: One-quarter cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 month-, for notes bearing interest Deed given and a deed of trust taken to secure de- ferred payments. Title perfect. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. may 30—eokds By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. fp \KUSTEE’S SALE OF A VALUABLE BUILD 1 ing Lot, situated on Lith street west, near Ma- ryland avenue, ai Auction—On WEDNESDAY 1th June, I shall cell, in front of the premises, at 6 o'clock p. m, by virtue of a deed of trust bearing date the 25th day of August, 1853, and duly record ed in one of the land records for Washiny county in the District of Columbia, part of Lot five, (5,) in Square No. three hondred and fifty-three, (353°) a front of — feet on 1/th street west, betw. and E streets, and running back 99 feet ches, with the improvement, whichisa frame tenement, and considered one of the most ¢ ligible building lots on the Island. = ‘Tc rms: One-third cash ; the balance in 6 and 12 months, the purchaser to give notes for the deterred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given a deed of trust taken. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. LAMBERT TREE, Trustee. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. may 31—eokds By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. " USTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Estate —By virtue of a decd of trast ftom Fran- cis Selden, bearing date on the first day of Decem- ber 1846, and recorded in Liber W. B, No. 130, fo- lios 231, 232, and 233, the subscriber will sell at mbiie sale, on MONDAY, the 18th day of June, Tass, at 6 0’cl.ck p. m., on the premises, the west half of Lot No. 2, in Square 247, fronting 29 feet on north L street, between 13th and [4th streets west, running back 120 feet, with the buildings and im- provem nts thereon, which consist of two well built frame dwelling houses. . The above property is well located in a rapidly improving part of the city. The terms of the sale will be one-half cash, and the balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bear- ing interest from day of sale, secured by a deed of trust on the property. af ifthe terms of sale are not complied with in siz days after the sale, the U grcagind will be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. WALTER LENOX, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, _ie 2-—eokds Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctio: re tp RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE and Lot on the corner of F street south and 3d street west.— By virtue of a deed in trust from Jno. ft. Tolson and wife, the subscriber wil! sel!,at pub lic sale, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of June, 1855, at 544 o’cloek p. m., on the premises, parts of Lots Nos. 24 and 25, in Square No. £39, front feet ou F street south, by 66 feet 6 inches on st. west, with the buil lings and improvements, which consist of a well built two-story frame house, with brick bakery attached. ° The a ove property is eligibly situated on the Istand, and offers a favorable opportunity to persons desiring a residence o: to make an investment. ‘The terms cf sale will be one-third cash, the balance in 6, 18 and 18 months, fornotes ing im terest from the day cf sale, secured by a deed of trust on the prop ry If the terms of sa'e are fot complied with im six days after the sal, the property will be resotd at the riek and expense of the aser. Ail conveyuncing at expense of purch ier. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. — je 5—cokds TELEGRAPHIC. DAILY EVEWING STAR. ————— SEE Targe Reward. ° Srnixorizip, June 7.—The Western Rail. road Company have offered a reward of $1,000 for the conviction of the persons who placed the obstractious pon the track near Worces- ter om Tacsday night. The Afrien at Boston. Bostox, June 7.—Thke Cunard steamer Af- rica arrived here this morning at 4 o’elock, and ber meile were forwarded in the early train. New York Markets. New Yorr, June 7—Cotton is firm. Flour haz declined 6 to 1Zcents. Good Obio $9 62a $10 05; Bowthern is steady and : Wheat is ulshanged with « limited at previous rates. Corn hasdeclined 2 to 30.; Western mixed $1.03a$1.06. Provisions are frm Laid is dull, with declining tendency. Whisky is firm; Ohio 35a35ée. Baltimore Markets. Bavtrmors, June 7 —Flour is steady ; sales of 500 Dbis. Howard street at $10.87. ‘The re- ceipts of gtain are fair. Wheat is at yesterday’s rates Corn is held higher, but transactions this meritng worth ‘ New York Steck Market Naw Yorx, June 7 —Stocks opened bucy- ant, but closed heavy. Money is unchanged. at the first board of Erie’s at 49; Cleve- and and Toledo 81¢; Cumberland Coal Com- pany 304; Reading Railroad 90{; Canton Com- any, 263; Pennsylvania Coal Company 1,10; New York Central Railroad, 942; Virginia 6's, 994; North Carolina 6's, 99%. — The Kianey Case. New York, June 6,—The Kinney caso was up in the District Court this morning, when his counsel moved to quash the indictment, owing to atechniorl flaw in the veto mo- tion wasdenicd. A meeting of friends of Col, Kinmey was held to night, when the Ad- ministration anéthe Niceragus Transit Com- pany wore denounced. The attendance was iarge. The meeting sdjourned to Wednesday nest. -Elections in New York. Caxanpaicua, June 5.—The charter eleo- tion toda’ resulted in the success of the American ticket, by a majority of 144. The vote was unusually large. Burra.o, June 5.—Mr. Masten, the Democratic candidate, is elested ji Houghton, the Know Nothing candi two thousand majority. New Hampshire Legislature. Concorp, June 6 —Both branches of the Legislature organised herethis forenoon The Senate elected Hon. W. Haile, of American Whig, President, there being only one vote in opposition. The House elected John J. Prentiss, Ameri- = Whig, Speaker, by a vote of 218 against ever by ——- re By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctss ESSEL AT AUCTION.—On MONDAY next, llth instant, at6 0 clock p.m.,at the steam- + boat wharf, llth street, we shail sell to the bidder the echosner Only Sofi, with all her rigging and fitting complete. A good opportunity is offered to thos in want of such a vessel, Terms at sale. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. By GREED & SCOTT, Auctioneers. RUSTEL’S SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT AT ae sprcgitc the erg 1855, 1 shail seli in front of the premises, at clock m , by virtue of a deed of trust from eas w. hd iton to the subscriber, bearing date the sixth day of Tebewary. 1855, and filed tor record 12th Febroary, 1t55, all Uat piece or parcel of ground, im the city ot Washington, in the District of @olunbia, known as Let No. 11, in Square No. 499, together with the improvemests, which are 2 good two story Brick House, &c. ‘Tie above described pro; fronts on 6th street west 47 reet, between ( and K streets south, run- ning back to a 30 feet alley, containing 4,200 square feet. Terms: One fourth cash; the balance in 6,19and 18 months, the purchaser to give notes for the de- ferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given and adeed of trust taken CRAVEN ASHFORD, Trustee. GREEN & BCOTT, Auctioneers. And at 6 o’clock, same evs: shall sel! a good Paint Slop, situated of 6: street, immediately opposite Island Hall. Terms cash. GREEN je 7—eokde je 7—dts By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY 8ALE OF TWENTY ONE- Eighth Casks of Cognac Brandy —On SATUR- DAY, June 9h, at 10 o’clock, in front of the auc- tion rooms, I shall sell, without reserve, to cover advances— * ini coiee pads Branty. 20 one-eighth casks Cognac Brandy. Terms: $50 and under cash ; over $25 a credit of two and four months, for notes satisfactorily ea- dorsed, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, je7—d Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ‘ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS at Anction.— On WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of —- shall sell, on the ives, at 6 o'clock p. aes Nos, 8, 4, and 3, in Square No. 569, fronti: jeet each on north E eueet, between Ist and streets west, running back 100 feet to a 20 fvet alley. The above mentioned proyerty is handsomely lo- cated a little northwest o: the railroau depot. ‘Terms: One-third casb ; balance a credit of six and twelve montes, for notes bearing intrest from the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken to secure z1 ts. defe: red | payment! e ® | may Si—eobts — _PROSPERI’S OORNET BAND. 118 Band is suitable for any porposes, seh is warranted to give satisfaction to all those who may be pleased to engage them, either as & Brass, Reed, or Cotillon Band, Any number of — to be had at the short i nj a opp PREDERIC cig sc 1t’s Btore, opposiie sees si Marine Barracks, N, B.— Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De pot, will be prompuy attended to. may 23—4m aS eS TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND VICINITY. AMELIA PRIBRAM & SISTER, No. 277 Pennsylvania avenue, be-, tween 10th and 11ih streets, return their regards for the kind patronsge heretofore be- stowed upon their efforts, and take the lil of in forming their many friends that they ing their Spring, Summer and Fancy which consist of el ewe tich assort- ment of STRAW BONNETS, &c. Thefare able to serve ail sizes who are in want of a fashionable and cheap Bonnet. Cail ond examine before purehasing elsewhere. may 12—1m* MORE BARGAINS. JOHN H. 8SMOOT, ee to eats he ap g00d neat which wy Lawns at 19}6 50 sty! 7 10 Pao plain wae ane ay bicck do. h % & ieutueantcab eae jain Swiss and Naimsook 40 aconet and Cambric = With an assortment of seasonable Hosiery, and many other very which the attention of cash Z ote a a ena ee oa he _may W—f - (OR SALE.—A Palr of BAY