Evening Star Newspaper, June 25, 1855, Page 3

Oxnanat Covrr.—J + | paserd the following-na: sentences: Jos. Bing and Margaret Ring, convicted of keep- Ing a disorderly house, a fine of $10. Frank Bell, colored, petty larceny. of $l and three peste eee Thesame, Tas Fiee.—Yesterday ovening, between 6 | for an assault and battery with an intent to and 7 o'clock, the quiet of our vity was sud- kill Mr William Coxen, five years’ imprison- denly disturbed by the ringing of b nd | meut in the penitenti Martha A. Safford, the cry of “ Fire!” repeated from hundreds | stealing three or four hnudred dollara worth of throats, blending the deep bass of the adult | of silver plate from Mrs Mary A Campbell, with the soprano of the juvenile And thou-|three years’ imprisonment in the peniten- wands of legs, at a rapid speed, were accord-|tiary. William Kegan, stealing a market- ingly put in motion; running toward the | basket, to pay a fine of $1, and be imprisoned blasing old frame building on Pennsylvania | nine months in jail. avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, owned by Mr. G@ C Grammer; tho one part of it occupied by Mr Vogal as a = manufactory, and the other by Mrs. ood, an aged widow, as a grocery and fruit shop. Soon the engines came daching along, the members displaying their usual creditable promptitude; and it was not long before the machines were efficiently at work. By their manly and disinterested exertions the adjoin- ing buildings were probably saved from threat- ened conflagration The Hock and Ladder Company pulled down the wooden front wall; and, in consequence, the blasiog roof fell in, thus preventing an extension of the flames. ‘This act was much admired, and shows a good result of that new organisation. In fac’, all the Sremen woo were present are deserving of the highest praise. Their movements wore Conducted in an orderly manner, and « fra- ternal feeling seemei to animate them. This feature was tly gratifying to all lovers of pease; and it isto be hoped that such be- coming conduct may never be disturbed by mischievous and unreflecting persons. We feel assured the true fireman will ever be first and foremost to demand harmony and good order. , Mr. Vogal informa us that his I>ss in cigars amounts to three or four hundred dollars; while Mrs. Wood suffered in the damage of ® portion of her little property. Local Inteiligence. New Cextre Marxer.—Mr. Renlett, the Architect, to whom the proper authorities awarded the premium for a plan for a’new ce tre market house. has we learn, completed his drawings. A: it is saidthe improvement can be made without a resort the revenue of the ©orpora'ion we trast there wi!l be no unnsces- sary delay in consummating the plan. Wartcs Retorys —Saturday night, Jas. H. Smallwood, colored, throwing stones; work- house 30days. John F. Wilson,do do. Wm. Butler, eolored, assault and battery; jail. Last night—two colored beys, Jno, Robertson and Basil Gray, were lodged in the cells, hav ing been caught among a party who were tos- sing centsduring theday. This morning they were ordered to pay a fine and costs. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE, Guonertows, June 25, 1855. At St. John’s (Episcopal) Church, yesterday morning, after am impressive and eloquent sermon by the Rey. Dr. Cummings, of your city, Biehop Whittingham administered the solemn rite of confirmation upon twenty-seven persons, chiefly adults. This church is under the pastors] charge of the Rev. Mr. Tilling- hast, avd is iu a flourishing condition. Mr. f. is very popular afmong his congregation, both asa preacher and pastor. At Christ’s Church, (Episcopal,) in the evening, notwith- standing the very inclement state of the wea- ther, there was quite a large audience, who atter having the pleasure of hearing an ex- cellent discourse, well suited to the occasion, from the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Norwood, wit nessed the pleasing aad soleiin ceremony of confirming by the same Bishop, twenty three other persons—all adults but one—making, in CuESAPEAKE axp Onto Canau.—The twen- ty seventh annual report of the President and Directors of this Company states, among other thing’, that the present condition of the canal is reported by the gencral superintendent to be better than at any period since the great @reshet of 1852 There wasa less amount of transportation in 1854 than in the previous ear, the chief decline being in g:ain and ur. The coal trade, thocgh rather jase, when it is considered that it was shipped only —— of the yoar, would indicate more active operations in mining than the precedin, é Year. Sirce the opening of the Gavigation on all, at tho two churches fifty persons. As an March last, there has beon a gradusi increase | °Y-482¢® Of the prosperous and increasing im coal shipments, and more recently the condition of the last-named church, th+y have trade has become quite active To the end of | Tecently had to erect new vestibules so as to May there have been 54,51 tons transported meet the pressing demand for pews upon the canal. ihe fiour and grain trade is Since Saturday last, we have been visited by yet more limited tban in the corresponding several of the mst drenching rains we have Period of last year. Tolls from the lst of Jane | 224 fr ® year or more. Some persons aro aary to the 3ist of May amount to $42 571 91, | Desianing on fears for the safety of inst $35,774 48 at ii $ = Fn $35, he same period lust . sveral cargoes of car. Tne principal articles of transpertat o oicnigpe parrels, arrived by the canal a Roe aasentiaes ps Floues15 p43 roa since our last, ‘Lhe article is held this morn wheat, 5417 tons; corn, 2618 tons; whisky, ing a) $10 for common, and $10.25 for extra 250 tons; lumber, leather, palings, shingles, brands. a éc., 5,688 tons; rough stone, in perches, 2 094 the following is the substitute offered by tons; lime anil cement, 13,769 ton:; rails Mr Bangs, for the resolutions accompanying Poste, and timber. 2.313 tons; coal, 145,319 | ‘2° Teport of tho committee of ways and tops—of which 139 373 were from Cumber- faire > the subject of the Metropoliten ilread : smounting in all wenpadaien of decanting a Pratt) Whereas, oe Corporation of Georgetown tone. , having subscribed in geod faith a quarter of ® million of doliars te the stock of the Metro- politan Railroud, with the reasonable expec- tation of a subscription from the Corporation of Washington city and the counties imme- diately interested in said road, which expec- tations have not been reslised: and whereas, this Corporation is unwilling, with the present limited subscription to the stock of said road, to pay any further instalmonts on its subsorip. tion without a direct instruction from the voters of tho town—therefore be it fesolved, That for the purpose of obtaining or teting the public sentiment of the voters of the town upon this subject, that the Mayor be, and is hereby euthorized, at a period not ear- lier or leter than two weeks after the noxt meeting of the directors of the Metropolitan Railroad, to canse to be opened a publ-c poll of the voters of the town, whenaill votes in favor of the Corporation paying any further instalments shall deposit a ballot with the word “‘yo:,"’ and those opposed to it, a ballot with the word “no” writtea or printed thereon, _ Hesolved, further, That the Judges of eleo- tion ehall cause to be returned, under their hands end seels, at the next meeting of the eorporation after the said vote shall have been oe & correct and exact report of the re- salt. Thi: substitu .o we think decidedly prefera- ble to the original resolutions, as it will give au opportunity to the friends of the road to be heard upon the subject before the vote is taker, which is doubtless desired by every member of our City Councils The annual commencement of the George- town College will come off on the 15th of July. On the 6th, a diseussion upon rational philos- epby will be bad by the graduating olass— fitteen young gontlemen We learn that the bumber of pupils at this institution at this tme is larger than ever kaown before. Spectator. The ascending trade .a thus stated: Fish salt and fresh, 1.054 tons; salt. 1.852 tons; dumber. &c, 1,494 tons; ore, 5 220 tons; plas- ter. 3.293 tons; manures, 3,302 tons—aggre- Bete, 15,724 tous From ts: January to 3let December, 1854, the amount of tolis was $120,204 03; water Fents, $2575 48; rents of hourss and lands $746 74; fines and penalties, $179 77; law ex- penses, $1 02 Frem ist January to 3lst May, 1855, the re- ceipts of tolls were $41 190 S1; water rents, $1,082, reat of houses and lands, $300 15. Rain. —Within the last two days we have had eopious falls of rain, which Aare served Semewhet to cool the oppressively warm at- mosphere. enabling us sil to “ breathe freer and deeper; snd in an especial manner wes our city viriied with an outpouring irom the clouds on Sundsy evening, as well us through- outthe night In conrequence, nearly all the ebureb-goers had to remain at Lome, and we Know that in several of the churches there Were bo religious services. The streets, in some parts of the city, wore flooded. Inthe neighborhood of New York avenue and Thir teenth street. and elsewhere. basements were overflowed and muth food and furniture in- . and housekeepers had to resort to bail ing oat the water, an occupation in which they Were engaged this morning. The increase of water in the eanal forced the liquid through the Sewers into cellars along the lincof Penn- sylvavia evenus The sewer, extending from Mr. Owen’s new houses on D street, be:ween Eighth and Ninth streets, to the last eamed, caved in in conse qSence of the rains. youd what we have above mentioned, we bave heard of no further damages. Viotatioxs or City Onprxaxces.—The ef- { police of the fifth district have been busy with offenders against the city laws for a day ortwo past This morning, Thos Griffith for ridisg on the sidewalk was sent to the Work-houze for thirty days. Catharine Cook, drack and disorderly, do sixty days, being the second time in » month that she has been gent down. But Catharine will change her boarding house to-day, as there is a ‘ge of assault and ba:tery against her, whieh will take her to the county jail. There was oon sideratie disorderiy conduct at the railroad depot this morning, enused by quarrels be- tween drivers of sages waiting for passenze: Seven of the parties have been arrested un the Corporation law, and others will be dealt with similarly. Cana —The following is an extract from a letter from Fah Chau, dated March 9. 1865: “fbe rebels have abandoned Shanghae, and the place is once more in the hands of the imperialists We hear nothing from the re- beis at Nan King. At Fah-Chaa everything is quiet, thongh the embarrassments of the authorities are great I trust, however, we may long enjoy peace. At Canton the impe- ists seem ts be gaining some advantages, and they have taken from the rebels the only city of Fat-Shau, held by them for sometime. At Amoyand Ningpo matters are quie ‘Foreign trade to wing rapidly. estimated that about fifty ships with teas have been cent from this port during the past season.”—NV. Y. Com. Advertiser. Somety Avviictep.—Mr. Editor: In your last paper appeared a complaint against the watehman of the Tressury Building, who fires nightly bis bluaderbuss at the igeons. Now this is nothing to what we oo Miseouri avecue, between Third and Four-ard-a half Streata, have toendure. One of cur neighbors has un ‘ertaken to raise a calf, which interest- ing anima! is kept in his yard; and every morning, from daylight till breakfast time, most uproarious bellowing is carriedon by the cow, and answered with ~ variations” by the ealf. It isa free concert of the most deleeta- ble character, and al! the inmates of boarding houses for a gucrier of « mila, are kept awake to hear it. weir ma exchange oar‘ cow and calf” for the “ blunderbuss and pigeons. 4& Supsoniser. Somstaine to Swean ny —Father Shehane, an old Universalists preacher in Alabama, i called by the people the “walking Bible.”’ In a county eourt it was discoveredon a certain occasion that there was no Bible in the court house to swear the jurors upon The judge, easting bis eyes on the venerable preseber, said.—*Thero’s Shehane, he bas the Bible in js bead, they oan lay their hands on him, id it will answer eve: have heard of a cuetom hou direc- tary was used in the administration of oaths, so thecopy of the Bible at the collector's desk was removed on account of ite dirtyand torn appearacee. Ovriositigs or Scissce—Comapstion — During 2 recent lecture by Professor Faraday, at the Koyal Institute, London, a pieee of pure iron, peculiarly prepared ao that its par- ticles might present a large surface to the ac- tion of the oxygen in the atmosphere, was ignited, and continued to burn like tinder Some iron flings and gunpowder were mixed together, and sprinkled into the flame of spirits of wine burning on a plate, when the iron filicgs caught fire and burnt in bright Aas whilet the gunpowder passed through ¢ famos without igniting. Bospgp —We understand that the bond filed by John M McCalla ag Collector of the Corporation of Washington, under the reeent election, bears, 23 bis sureties, the following Bames, vis: Matthew G. Emery, Ulysses Ward, P , Sidoey De Camp, 8. C. Busey, no Ellis, William Tucker, (the pump maker.) Ephrsim Wheeler, James Towle, aa T. Walker, and Joseph Ratcliffe. The amount of the bond is $30,000 Tax Paice or Lawn Waneasts Quaariox.— We have recently learned the key to the ques- tion about the price of land warrants in this city on the 13-h instant, which has been more — onee referred to in our local columas. jon Chabb Brovbers paid $1 10 per acre on aie ey individuals, but did not offer » prescc — a —- bare of 1,000 — “0 $1.09. havin, ught, we pre- wame, all they bad orders forom that day Narrow Escare —Yesterd t several aa: Sterday, lads were floating about in ski ye the ca- Bal, the boat upset, when near Pifteonth street, water deep enough to drown them. One made out to swim ashore, and three remained oh _ bottom of the ekiff until some on shore ivi i or Sheet ena ‘ated das their danger took Texas —The San Antonio Herald learns that the Indians located near Fort Belknap have plan:ed 300 acres of corn, which looks remarkably well. This, the He-ald remarks, is traly good news, and gives rise to the hope that the Indians of Tsxas will soon be able to subsiat on plenty, and be no longer compelled te plunder the frontier settlers and emig-ants in order to obtain a soanty li In anola Bulletin is of opinion that there are now quite fifty thousand Germans settled in Texas Cost —In Philadelphia the supply of coal eontinues large, and the market isdull The shipments ffom the Schuylkill mines for the week ending ‘ihursday, 2lst instant, were 5! ,- $7214 ity He railroad, and 30,084 17 ton: canal, makiog a total forthe year of 1,052,- 435 tors by railroad, and $32,177 tons by ca nal The shipments frem the Lebigh and Wy- omiag mines were also large. — Genuax Yacers 'Y, peraded to-day, proceedi: to thi i (with a band of i wep for the Pp erpose the ee riog Five prizes were off t svots: oue of them being a medal, Sentaning a hil i warts sucess of the gallant Captain ® Minivan Y c Ww. e Tae » vA _ moh Sytcw Grovxps @ are! ‘© say that the Military Asylum © not open to visitors on the Sab- | to the number of ——— ¥iovn yeeu Nuw Warat.--A few barrels of four g-ouud at the Croton Mills, in New York. :rom Southern red wheat, reevived from Cuarleston, grown the present seagon in South Carvliaa, were exhibited on Friday at the jeale at $13. Crawford has D GORRS, ULCERS, AND ALL ERUPTIONS and all diseases arising from an impure and depraved state road, « bighip Tenrecubla cusen of Richmond, Va. by . ly n o |. Va. Gurter’s Spaniah Mixture. by is hed alters ond saree of the worst description, and final: so bad, he was t walk. ae crutches. NY Sm votbes of CARTE SPANISH MIXTURE, the great blood prrifier, cured ered hundreds of others who hav N, Pruggist, has removed to 628 Seventh street, te to the Pairiotic Bank, is now pre pared to Gil all orders for Medicines, Pain' boa 5 0D accommodating terms. Strict attention will id to hyaictan’s prescriptions at al) Hotts of the day and night. I is oh the right of the store door. Li Fars PHENOMENA IN a he onsh, Dy+persia. Liver Complaints, Scrofuia, &c.—For «i Aiseages Of the Femaie System it stands preeminent. A Glorgyman Just informs us it has cured him of Bronchitis of a desperate chsracter—particolars hereafter. HAMPTON’S VEGETABLE TINCTURE—By its mifid ac ton on the stomach, liver and kidneys, will cure Dyspep- sia, Congh, Asthma, Bronchial and Lung Affections, Pains Iu the Back, Side aud Breast, Consumption, Scrofnia, Rheu matism, Gout, Neuralgia, Fistula, Bowel Complaints, Piles, Worms, and Nervous Debtlities—with all diveases arising from impure blood, and Is the greatest female medicine ev- erknown. This invaluable medicine !8 working wonders upon thelnmanframe Seeadvertixementto-day. mar? [> DR. HOO ORLEBRATRD GERMAN BIT TERS. —Weak, nervous, depressed In eptrite, and « prey to innumerab! tal, as well as physical evils, the victim to dyspepsia, is indeed an object of commtsseration. it in absard for him te despair. We care not how weak w, nervous, and trritable he may be, jes of HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS, prepsred by Dr. ©. M. Jackson Philadelphia, are stronger thau the many- headed monster which is preying upou his body and mind; and {f he chooses to try them, we will insure a speedy cure. ‘Bee advertisement. je7—3m PREMIUMS AT THE FAIRS—WHITEBURSTS Watt in the ascendance.—The jnries of each of the late fairs at Baltimore, Richmond, sit! New York awarded their prestuine $3. H.W. for thelr auperfority of Pho- » Ste ‘and Daguerreotypes exhibited. W. alto received two Medals at the World's Fatt, Lon- remium at Crystal, Palace, New 5 Gret awards cfs Maryland institute for three LAN! years past. Whiteharst's Gallery in this city {fon Ta. avenue, betw. 436 and 6th streots. Uy NOAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall Clothing Empo- rium, under Browns’ Hotel, respectfully announce that their display of Spring and Summer Clothing is now ready for inspection, comprising an assorimen: of Coats, Vests and Pantaloons of the newest and richest dest material, trimming and workmanship. To study excellence ee ——, 7 teihian rene an opportunity for selecting {s offer largest ond’ most itrective stock of goods ever offered in this city at a very reduced seale of prices. ap it —— UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS.—The excitement in be- half of Baker's Preminm Bitters, contioues to lucrease fa Richmond 4# well as throughout Virginia, dyspepsia, torpidity of the liver, soar stomac hesdavhe, ague and fever, &c. To be had at th Drng Stores throughont the city of Richmond and the State Orders promptly attended to by addresst rders promptly at remsing st E. BAKER, Richmond, Va. Charch Hill, Richmond, Feb. 10, 1854. Dear Sir—Being satiated that my wife, who has suffered very much for several years from neuralgia, has recel ved great benefit from Baker's Premium Bitters, and having tus-d them with great success in of summer complatuts with my children, I take gre ure in recommending ‘Shem to the puplic as a valaab! ily medicine. From Rev. REUBIN FORD. Mr. E. Baker, Proprietor. Bichmond Port Office, ‘This ts to certify that I have used baker’ ters in iny family, which I find to bea very cine in logs cf appetite, and giving tone and th to the whole system. ‘in ague aud fever, where I have adminie- tered them, they have never fatied to make « perfect cure. Asa family medicine they stand unequalled. F. W. DANFORTH. They are perfectly harmless, aud may be taken at all tlines by adults or chiliren. Price S¢ cents per bottle To be had of CHARLES STOTT & O0., Washington, D. C., CANBY & HATCH, and SETH 8. HANCK, Baltimore, and by Druggists everywht cost (O77LUNGS—LUNGS.— We refer our readers to an advers tisement in another column, for full particulars con- cerning the HYGEANA of Dr. Curtia. It is waid to be one of the most remarkable cures for all deacriptio of the lungs ever discovered. Its virtues have been to by hundreds, who have obtained their knowledge by the best of all teachers—experience. CAUTION.—Dr. CURTIS'S HYGEANA {s the original and only genat ticle. may 33—im 16, 1864. mium Bit- ble medi- Feb. P: Wante. do housework in general. Appiy to Capt THOS. -HREEV enth street, between G aad H, sout must be of good character and conduct. je 25-3" 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 im intely oppo- site Georgetown. Large shanty, blacksmith shop, and every implement on the spot. Tis 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. fsland. She may 3—tf 7 ANTED—EVERY89O W they can get a iot deep, for the low price « e @ a month withoui interest. Appl. the Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Feliows’ Halt. ap 3%—3m JOUN FOX, Sec. Boardizg. OARDING.—P'easant rooms for summer, with boarding for families or single persons can be had by early application at KING'S, 393 north C street, between 3d and 4%. "he house is de- ligh fully situated, and has just been thoroughly ed end refuruished. Meals furnished to fa lies and day boarders accommodated on rr ason’ terms. je 4-1n OT1C B—FOR RE Chambers, with board. Also, table aud tran- sient board, with a bathing reom and shower baths and every attention to render it mest agreeable to her boarder Mrs. P.G MURRAY, Jorner Pennsylvania avenue and 444 st. ap 23—3m Bena &c.—MR3. BATES, on the south west corner of Pa. avenue and 9th street is pre- pared to accoinmodate pentiemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort wili be made to ren- (er those comforte ble who may favor her with their pau age. ap 6—1f O KNOW THAT front by 150 feet CCOUNTS READY.—Cur customer+ having book accounts with us are respectfully notified that they are now ready for delivery, and will be presented by tbe 28th inst nt, when we earnestly hope tbat all persons so indebted will take pleasure in paying the same prompily. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, next door to Iron Hall. je 22—6t SEASONABLE MANTILLAS AT LOW PRICES. ANTILLAS at 84 50, Bl Mantillas ut $5 50, Mantillas at $6 50 Mantillas at §7 59, Mantillas at g5 50, Manu 1 §.0, &e. ke. Beautiful styles of Summer Mant (new designs) in Lace 4nd Silk at all the above very reduced prices, ust received, and now open for inspection in our ntilla room—second story—entrance through the lore MAXWELL & BLO, 328 Pennsylvania Avenue. Facet aceasta eh dotnet NOTICE TO THE OREDITORS OF HALL & BROTHER. Biwe, HALL, surviving partner of Isaac Hell, baving, on the 28:h day of Pebruary, 1655, assigaed tothe undersigned all the stock in trade and debts ot the firm of fail & Brother, to be applied to the full satisfaction of certain debts, lia- bilities, and engagements of the said firin of Hail & Brother, and the surplus to pay and distribute rate- ably among such of the remaining crecitors of said firm as rhail within six months from caid 28th day of February, 1855, execute and deliver to said Ba- tuch Hail, full and absolute releases ofall indebted- ness to them respectively by said Baruch Hall, sur viving partner as aforesaid. Notice is therefore hereby given to such creditors of said tirm of Hall & Brother, or said Baruch Hall, surviving parrner, as may desire to participate in the benefit «f said assignment to execute and deliv- er to said Baruch |, full and absolute releases as aforesaid, within the period of six moths fiom said 28th day of F- rh 1855 RICHARD WALLACH, Trustee. Je Ll—eotAug28th WATCHES. yet received, a large assortment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s fine GOLD WATCHES of every size, style and manufacture. ‘The above is by far the best and cheapest ever of fered to our customers. M. W. GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. aveaue betw. 9h and 10t sts. je Def READY-MADE SUMMER CLOTHING. { {vis within the last few days made great additions to our former stock of Ready-made pirate we are now prepared to offer gentlemen every inducement in price and quality to visit our extensive salesrooms before making their selections, Our assortment of White and colored Shirts Gauze, merino, silk and cotton Undershirts Linen and Cotton Drawers Summer “tocks, Cravats, Scarfs, Ties Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, &c., Is very large aud complete, making our present stock one of the most desirable to select from in pri ces and quality to be found this side ef New York. WALL & STEPHENS 392 Pa. ave., next door to Iron Hail. je4—tf (News) PHILAD*LPHIA LAGER BEER DEPOT, 381 Pa, avenue, between 434 and Bth ots. | E bave at all times the best PHILADELPHIA 4 LAGER SEER on hand and offer it now fo je for @3 per beg, and in quart botties for Gi 50 peWe send the beor free of ec. st to all parte of the elty. Men: cians have recommended 4a Neny physi thie Corn Exchange im the former city and held on} peer as one of the best remedies for weak fe 18—1m* RETORTED FOR THE DAILY EVENING STAR. —— Sa Later from California New Yor, June 25 —The George Law, with San Francisco dates of June 2d, via Panama, arrived bere this morning She brings 71¢ passengers, end $1,052,000 in treasure. Io crosting the Isthmus, when the last train conveying the passengers bad crossed the sum- mit, and was descending t-e steep grade, the coupling of one of the forward cars became disconnected. This created a space betwoen thom, and upon the exhibition cf the signal to stop the forward cars, they were suddenly brought up and a severe collision was the eon- Sequence. Two or three of the cars werv con- siderably irjared, and Samuel Anderson, og Jcfferson county,N Y , whoewas sitting on the plat orm, was killed. Ibe Jcho L. Stephens, which conpested with the George Law, did not leave See Fran- cisco until 74 o'clock on the morning of the 2d. The Sonora with the New York passengers lefi Panama May 2lst, aud Acapulco for Sem Francisco June 7th The California papers of the 2d inst. conteis bat little additional news It appears that the J. L. Stevens Isft the wharf at San Fran- ci-co on the Ist, but had to return to replacea br ken crosshead bolt. At Sacramento on the Ist the thermometer stood at 96 degrees st noon. A block of emul! frame houses on Market street, San Jose, wae destroyed by fire on the Sistof May The loss was triflog. Saw Francisco Markers, June 1.—There was @ good jobbing trade, and a moderate de- gree of activity from first hands at the fellow. ing rates: Galleg: flour, $13 ; wheat, $1.87; mess pork, $16 50 per barrel; crashed sugar, 12 ¢eute; turpentine, 70.75 cents. Americana State Convention. Boston June 25 —The American Convention Oalled by the State Council of Mesenchusstts ia to meetin this city on Thursdsy next. Is is -aid that a proposition will be urged tomake she prozeedings public. The National Native Americans have got Out their platform im handbill shape. Shey tke similar ground to that occupied by the ratifying Conventions of New York and Pail- alelpbia. The secret principle is to be ene tirely abandoned. Por Sale and Fent. ————— OUSES FOR RENT.—A THREES STORY Brick Dwelling, with a two story back. build vd all the necessary cut buildings, situated in Cox’s Row, Tiret street Georgetown. It bas repr cious parlors and a commodious hall. It is consid- ered one of the most desirabie residences in the [ise Anction Sales "Rae For other Auction Sales we first page “GB ?y GREEN & SCOTT. Auctionsers, AUNT 8HOP TO BE REMOVED at Anetion.— On FRIDAY, the 29 h insta: t, we shail sell, at 6 o'clock p. ms, a good Paint Shop, situated on 6h tilct. There is an enclosed lot, west and adjoinin: eet, immediately opposite I-Iind Hall. It — be the eres remises are now occupied hy the | r-moved at the option of the owner of the Jot on Secretary of the Interior. Posseas'6n may be had} «hich its on the 12th uly, id ar GREEN & SCOTT, Also, a substantial two story brick House, with | je 95— ‘Auctioneers spacious grounds about it, situated on the southwest | » corner of F and 20:h streets, Washington. Posse:- Bion given on the 12th July. Apply to BLADEN FORREST, Corner F and 29:h ste, je 25—2w* (Inte!) On THURSDAY, the 28th instant, es 1G 0'clock p. B.. in front of the premises, that ‘ge OR RENT.—THE BASEMENT OF FORKEST | and va'wali‘e brick situated at the corner of 13th st Hall, in Georgetown, and several rooms on first | west and H street north, on New York avei with floor. Possession given on 2d July. The main Ha'l | the Jot on whieh tt stands, It & tw part of Lots Nos. or Concert Room is newly berched, nd will b | 1 and 30, in Square No. 250. having = font on H st rented by the night or season, on moderate terms, | of 25 feet, running with the line of 13th street 104 ft. Apply to B. FORREST, Toe house is a three story brick, nearly new, con je 25—Qw* Corner P and 20th sts. | taining seventeen good and eonveniently arranged rooms and ce lar, wiih wide padsssee through the URNISHED ROOMS.—several good Parlors| house. One of the rooms is occupied as & grocery and Chambers, in the immediate vicinity of the | gto ¢, and we:l known to be one of the best business General Post Office and Patent Office is for rent, | stands coe es or without board. Address this office, Also, the vacan’ Lot adjoining on the west, hav- ei pte ing afront on Hf etreet 25 feet, running back to a OR SALE—A SMALL ft RAME HOUSE and baad part of Lot, No. 50 Louisiana avenue, Washington. It presents &@ rare Opportunity t: @ person wishing to make a good investment. If not sold soon it will be for rent. Also, a three story Brick House and Lot No. 57 High etreet, Georgetown, Lot 26 feet front by 160 tt. —F) will be sold low and on a long credit. ‘anted,a few shares of Georgetown Building As- tdciation Stock. pS = a isnt By GREER & SCOTT. Auctioneers. ARGE AND VALUABLE BRICK HOUSE and Lot, dod vacant Lots, at the a of 13a wet: and H streets, on New York avenue, ¢ Lot No. 30, adjor ing on 13th street, runniz, coata._ning 1.184 square teet ‘The above described property is hands umely lo cated. and considered one of the most desirable and valuable pieces of property now for sale in Wash- Goe fourth ensh ; balance in 6, 12 and 18 purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A decd given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, Aucuoneers. Apply to E, K. LUNDY, No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown ; or, No. 400 E strect, Washington. je 21— OR RENT—IN ALEXANDRIA, VA, THAT large three story Brick House, well known as the best stand in the city for a hotel and restaurant, on Cameron street. opposite the Market Uouse, and now eccupied by Mr. McGonegal. Posssession giv en on the first of July. Address LLOYD & Co, Claim Agent, 15th st., opp. the Treasury, Washing- ton, D.C. 30 je 22-4 By GRKKN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ANDSOME TWO STORY ND ATTIC Brick House and Lot on the north side of K street north, next to corner of .6th sleet wet. at Auction.—On TUESDAY, the 26ch inriant, we giali sell, at 6 o'clock p. ~., in front of the premi- ses, the above described property, beiuz Lot No. 2 in Square No. 4, having a front on north K street of 5) tert, runnirg back an equal width 10 feet 11 in; house contains nine good and coaveniently ar- d rooms and kitchen. e above described property is handsomely lo. cated a little west, aad in the immediate vicinity of, may 3 ENTS REDUCED TO BRUIT THE TIMES. 150 a year will be saceived for the rent of those new and convenient cottages et Kendall Green, with two acres oF ground, stable, woed sched 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 Penn. Avenue, morning and afternoon, at the usual fare, for the accommodation of clerks in the de; ents. ‘o secure the advantage of this great reduction of rent immediate application must be made to the A decd given and a deed of trust taken. undersigned, either by letter, or at his house a GREEN & SCOTT, Kendail Green, after office hours, where tue keys je2—a Auctione: may be had and the houses inspected at any time. — Several of these residences wiil be sold on liberal] By GRE Auctioneer terms. WM. STICKNEY, 10N Oa TU No 4, Kendall Green, N. B.—Rents paid quarterly in advance. apr 9, Tassie OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, Tuble and transient board. SMITH’S. 232 F street } OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought atthe exceeding low price of §75, payable $3 per month. Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan $—Gm JOHN FOX, Secre h ; balance in 1, 2, 3, 4 and € e notes for the deferred payments bearing interest from the day of sale. Kp im,on i subdivision of Square an alley of 30 feet, sunning back 54 fect, containing 1,620 square feet. Terms cach. GREEN & SCOTT, je 20-d Auctioneers. Ry GIBSON & CU; Baltimore. MNIbU3 COACHES AT AUCIION —Will be offered at Public Sale, at the Citizen’s Line orner of Gibon (now Eulaw street) and streets, Ealumore, on SATURDAY. the Inquire at Mrs ap? Hoffman 20h June. mstant, commencing at 10 o'clock, if Baltimore Markets. Battimorne June 25 —The markets are un- changed, and but little business was transact- ed. Flour is beld at $9 87a$10 for Howard street. and City Mills at about the sume rates. Wheat—smal! sales of red at $2 18«$2 20, white $2 252$230 Corn is very dull, and hold at $la$i 01 for yeliow, and $la$i 03. fair, or if not fair, on the Monday following, at the same hour— 1s good second hand Om: ibus Coaches —— Posies sets Harness, b Sone vee ‘ ‘erms of Sale: One half cash; the barance for = NOTICE. . notes, with approved endorsers, payable in 6 months UR customers are most respectfully notified | with interest. oO that their accounts will be prescuted to them WM. T. STEI on the 25th im>taat. To ali \i:ose who will have the kindness to ca'l and settle their respective »ecounts on or before the Ist July, we shali be exceedingly obliged. We have a number of accounts rendered on the Ist January remaining unpaid, and would say 10 those indebted that, unless we receive the money for} tustua for them by the Ist July, we shall be compelled to place | wserein Mary Hc such bills in the banda of an officer for collection. | law of Thomas M |. is co plarmaat, CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & LO. and Havnah Mos Moore, and Laura je 21—10t Ann Moore his wie, beirs at law of ssid Thomas STEWART’S Moore, deceesed, are def_odants, Ne. 1,067inch:a ¢ appointed by said de- KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY.—We at public auct m TUESDAY t ‘ are making splendid pictures for lower prices! 10th « , 18 5, at 6 0% k p.m, onthe than any other Ga Iery in the cily.¢ They are per] premi« o No. 30J, in the city feetly life-like, and satisfaction is always given. Gallery directly over M. W. Gait’s Jewelry Store. R. Trustee. je 19a By JAS. C. @ WIANCERY BALE OF V. Real E-tate aed Msi avecree of the Circuit © New York Markets Naw Yor«, June 25 —Cotron is unchanged, wih a limited busisess at previous rates Flour has declined 12%0.; good Ohio $8 8T¢a $2 25; Soutoernisstesdy. Wheatisunchen rec, wtb a limited demacd at previous rates Comm has declined 2c ; sales of mixed at $1.a$1 02. Pork is ancbanged, with an active demand at previous rates Beef is unchanged. and in moacra’edemand Lard is firm. with an up- ward tendency. Whisky is upward and higher; Obio 383. jan, adm nistratix and Deir at- gf 120 foe oneach of Ibhand 202 feet 2 inches on cach of Pa. avenue je [—1m New York Stock Market. AT HOME! and artenaarts, whieh otek Of B well ar New Yorks, June 25 —Stocks are rather PETER £HANGHAI HAS RETURNED, | cupeanuslly imit twostuy brea dwelling house |/etter. Money is unchanged. Sales at the And having taken up his abode at me siable, &e. first board of Erie’s at 524; Cleveland and To- RYDER & PLANT’S, pave property fs cligibly situated jedo Railroad 933, b. 20 d; Cleveland aad Wil! he happy to see his old friends at their es. cing In va'u: ad Pitteburg Railroad 54; Cumberland Coal Com- tablishment, No. 499 Seventh street, opposite Odd | Culuivated as a m peuy, 313; Reading Railroad, 923; Cacton eit Se Company, 273; New York Central Ratlroad, ATCHES, ts, aud aifers to persons desirous of obtain ng a} 1014; U.S. 6's of 1868, 1194; Missouri 6's, 97. JEWELRY. able market garden or making an investment, a SILVERWARE, dc. a rare opportanity. M. W.GALS& & BRO. are constantly receiving ‘The terms of sale, as pre: large invoices of the above, and offer every article | cree, will be one-fourth of purchase money to in their line, at the lowest rates. be paid m ca) id the balance in 6, 2, 18 and 24 GOLD AND SLVER WORK of every des months, to be secured by the purchaser's note, tion, made to order, such as TESTIMONIALS | bea ine interest from the day of the sale, with secu- richly embellished, with appropriate designs, BIL- | rity to by approved by the trustee. Upor thg full VER TE\ SETS, DINNER SERVICES, &c payment ot the purchace money and interest, and Precious Stones set in every style however clab | the raufication of the sale by th. Ccurt, the trustee orate. Will couvey the property i9 the purcharer tn fee. ARMS, CRESTS, MOTTOES, &e. cut on stone. If the terms of sa’e are wot complied with in rix M. W. GALT & B'O., days a'ter the sale the property will be resold at the 394 Pa. av., between 91 and 10th ste. | risk and expense of the purchaser, upon one week’s Je 14—tr NDERSIGNED GRO in order to give time for recreation ys empley, dming the warmtn of the mine: s, hereby agree to close their re- spective stores at eight o’clock p. m., (Saturday evenirgs excepted,) from this daie until the first day of September next . a GEO. & THOS. PARKER & OO, SAMUEL BACON & CO., MURRAY & SEMMES, HAMILTON & LEACH, &. F_ MORSELL, DARBOUR & SEMMES, vibed by the said de notice. . Ail conveyancing nt expense of purchaser. FE. E.wW iTE& 00, P.ROOVER, Iron Hall Boot. Shee. and “ CHAS. 8. WALLACH. Trustee. EP HALL, e Trunk E-tabitshment. I have received JAS. C. McGUIRE, SHEKELL BROTHERS, this day a larg ment of Gents French j Je 15—ookds Auctioneer. BERRY & BOWIE, Patent Leather and Calf Boots and Shoes, _— MIDOLETON & BEALL, which [ witl sell chexp. By J.C McGUIRU&, ° uctioneer. JESSE B WILSON. Also, Boys’ Youths, and Children’s SHOES of a!) deecripuons. Al! in want please call at 8. P. HOOVER, Tron Hall Boot, Shoe and Trunk Establishnen’, between 9th and 20th ets, Je 16 - RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROV- ed Property in tne First Waid. —On MONDAY | -- afternoon, fune 25th, at fg o’ciock, in front of the premises, by vir've of a deed of trust, duly recorded. " bscriber will seli that valuable piece of d at the corn r of Penneylva avenue and 19.h streets The improvements con- 2 fa large and commedious three-etry brick jing house, w.th coach house, and o her oui- W. A. MIX, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ‘ashington, June 11, 1855—2w M. WILLIAN, LADIES’ DRE:$ AND TRIMMING STORE, Pa. avenue, between 7th and Bth stracis. WILLIAN would respectfully announce to N © the Ladies of Washington, that be bas just received from the Northern cities a complete stock of GOODS, among whieh may be found— New etyle french Oress Trimmings Fine French Plowers and Ribands A large lot of Eonnets, in silk, erape, and straw, of the latest patterns Ang an excrlient assortment of handsome Embrol deriee of all kind Dresses made in the latest Paris fashions ai rea- sonable sates. Pinking and Fluting. and Kid Gloves cleaned. Ladies Manti!las, ready made, and made to order. may Jl—eoilm MICHAEL NOURSE, No, 481 Thirteenth street west, OTIC E.—We shall as usual issue all unpait bills trom our bouks up to Saturday. the 934 ultimo. We respectiully request that all to whom they bel ng will promptly settle them on or before the Ist of July. All who desire to have their bills before teing sent out will fiud them ready at our cesk. Je 18—dijyl CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. buildings. ‘Terms cash. je 18—d By J.C. McGUINE. A if eat SALE OF VALUABLE improved NEW AND OLD PIANOS. and unimprov: d Real E:tate —In pursuance of E have now in store the largest assortn:ent of | deerve of Circuit Court of the District of Co- PIANOS ever offere. in this city. from Hal-| mbia, ritting in chancery, passed im a cause let, Davis & Co. Bacon & Raven, cad Keate, | Wherein Levin M. Powell and Jeannette C. Powell Gaehle & Co.'s celebrated manufactories. 2 | Are comptainants, and Wuliain A. Bradley, Sydney Pianos we guarantee, and sell upon ver tee A. Bradiev, Charles M Thruston, Williem Thros- Aloe rd Piiuo tank ealy pug Sine ote ton, Horatio Gates, Eliza, Jeannette and Dickerson we offer at the low price of ‘$200 cash ; a socord-| Phillips Thrusion; S:rah Toruston, Chaties M., “er. hand Piano, by Andre Stien, for $75. SARs Sek Tees aes eee the Mutual Life Insurance Compa- 2 vad A Tiruston, Jeennette B., Alfred B., and Sydacy | Sgent for the Mui fe fA cry fine second band Chickering Plano for} -piiryston are deiendants, the underaigred trusacs, ny of Hariford, Conn. appointed under said decree, will proceed to sejl at ublic auction, upon the premises, .0 the highest Biaaer, the following described Lots and Houses, situated in the city of viet pep ari ate ‘ On THURBDAY, the 12tb day of July next, at aye 206 Penneyivaniaavende, | arcinck p. m., the whole of square S98. This equare ——— | is bounded by Third and Fourth streets, between H THE POTOMAO RIVER STEavlL VAL a! 1 —— a % ana ae COMEANY #5 STEAMER ALICE &. vRICE, | f)0 in bts suitable pocd hee comforiabie dwel- met yaa WASHINGTON | _ OP FRIDAY, the 13th of July next, at 6 o’clock 1 6 O'CLOCK A. M., AND AL- ts 6, 7, and 8, iu sqnare numbered Old Pianos taken in exchange for new. Always on hand, Stools, Covers, Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Aecordeons, Music. &c. kc. JOHN Ff. ELLI8, *HOULD not every man depending for support S on his daily employment secure for the ie in case of his death, by insuring his life, te a certain amount, #.¥ 31,009, by paying from nix to twelve dollars per aunum—or, should not the wife, if be omits it, secure fur herself, by ber saving and ap propri ation fur that purpose from 50 cents to : per month (Organ) je 2—lawilw IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK- ING UP HOUSEKEEPING P m,e: a T 7 O'CLOCK A. M. 690. A portion of this property is improved by good ERSONS removing from the city, and wishing ON T DAY MORNINGS for—Mattox, Cur | #¥D-tautv! houses, the rest is unimproved. to dispose of their Purniture and Housekeep- rioman, L. Machodoc, Piney Point, Kinsale, Coue. | | 02 MONDAY, the 16ib ot July next, at 6 o’clock | ing Utensils, &c., without the trouble of sending D- m., lot 18 and part of 19, in square numbered 16. Tuts property is eligibly situated, on K street, near the lower Georgetown bridge, and is improved by a well built three-story briea house, back build ing, and stable. The terms of the ON FRIDAY MORNINGS for-—Chapel them to public auction, can 60 #0 by calling on us Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piney Point, at our Store, 317 Pa avenue, corner of Ninth st, a to buy all such goods as may be offered. Housekeepers and others will do well by calli 0b us, as we will pay the highest cash prices mrad it. Mary’s, Cone. ON WEDNESDAY (returning) leave Cone at 4 o’clock a. in., for— St. ware iney Point, Leon- ardiown, Wicomico, Chapel Point. said sale shail ie as follows, to- ON SATURDAY (returning) leavi wit: One fourth part of the purchase money shall | such gods. WALL, BARNARD & CO, e'clock a. Ay at iano Pees bee es Macho be paid at the time of said sale, and sagt insgensertog je 7—2m 317 Pa. avenue. a e purcha- doc, Currioman, Mattox. Calling at the usual landings on the river when signals are made. By order of the Board : JAS. P. SMITH, President. Alexandria, Va., June 1, 1855, je 15—¢ STEAMBOATS CONNEOTING With each train of Cars arriv- fe.) tg in Washington or Alexan- dra.—'The sreamers THOMAB COLL VERer GEORGE WASHINGTON wili make the above connections, leaving Washington at 6 a.m. for tb Orange and Alexandria cars, and connect with’ a game train on their arrival. Meals furnished on the boats, s ‘The Boats connect with all the trains from Bal- stalments, at 1, 2, an’ 3 years, ser to give for sai | deferred payments his bond, with & sureties to be approved by the trustees, or such other security as the trusiees shall deem :uffeient I the terms of the sale are not complied with in four days, the trus.ces reserve to themselves the right t> sell again, at the purchaser’s risk and cost. All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser. Ww. B. WEBB, }r JOS U. BRADLEY, jr JAS ©. McGUIRE, je 18—law8w&12,13,&16July Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McG UIRK, Aucti r. 'g RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE HOUS! i and Lot on the corner of F street vouth and 3d street weet.— iy virtue of a deed in trust from Jno. ¥. Tolson and wite, the eubscriber will sei!,at pub lic sale, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of June, 1855, at 514 o’cloek p. m., on the premises, parts of timore. 8AM’! Capt. may 17—d EERDEEYs Lots Nos. 24 and 25, in ar yee No. 639, fronting 45 feet ou F street eouth, by 66 feet 6 inches on 3d st. INE ENGRAVINGS.—We have recently re-| west, with the buil tings and improvements, which ceived a large lot of fine French, English, and} consist of a weil built two-story frame house, with American Engravings, which we are selling off at} brick bakery attached. exceedingly low rates. The a ove property is eligibly situated on the INO, F. ELLIS, Island, and offers @ favorable opportunity to persons je 2 Pa. avenue. desiring a residence or to make an investment. WO PIANOS that have been in use for a| , Pb" terms of sale will be one-third cash, and the few months for sale upon very cheap and rea- balance in 6, 18 and 18 months, for notes bearing in- sonable terms. OHN F. ELLIS. terest from the day of sale, secured by a deed of y - 5 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts, PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND. ‘Q)ULS Band is suitable for any and all porposes, f and is warranted to give satisfaction to all those who may be pleased tw engage them, either as & Brass, Reed, or Cotillion Band. Any number of musicians to be had at the short- eet notice by applying to 7 Pry TE EDERIC PROSPERI, Leader, at Taltavuli’s Store, opposite the Marine Barracks, N. B.— Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De pot, will be promptly attended to. may 35-40 ~ SCHUTTER & KABLERT, A TIisTs, 300, ive, and every de OUNAMENTAL PAINT \ Orders left with Baldwin and Nenning, Arebl- tects; wil! be promptly attended to. je 8—dlm* ——— OTICE Is HERKBY GIVEN thal shail apply to the apartment of the Interior oo issue of @ rca a .060 fur 4) acres, supplemen ‘arrant No. 33.025 for 40 acres, issued to Pleasant Lacy, with a blank assigament on the back thereof, which was pareaeeieasen in Weabingion Oxj,0n the 145 of eman in r to a gentlem a - trust on the ry. Ifthe terme of eale are not complied with in six je 8—if days after the sale, the property will be resold at the | “97 ee . D. NEAL. LEXANDRIA POLKA SCHOTTISH—Hans| risk and expense of the purchaser. Phtsyicania C. H., Va, June 16, 1658. A Krummacher’s new pleee of the above name, All ceuveyancing at expense of purchazer. je 20—law6w* jut patlished and for sue at tne Muah Depot st” * a8. © MoGUIEE. | 7 OnEDUN)e woreiciaingio boty Bi Weber just an fe at the . C. Mi OREDUR Lad ie. HILBULs & je bemeok ds Auctioneer. M “sg Abbott's History of Nay vols, octave, @8 OFVO™.—Oit customers are respecilully in formed that on and after Uhis date, uniil Sep tember, we shall close our store every evening at 7, Pema HILBUS & ee \ }UBATON’S ELEMENTS OF INTERNA. Ag sa Sguite sow cate: sa Anseriban Gabe Accius’ Equity, new edition, wit Li ied : PRANOK TAYLOR, poleon. @ Cons ance Ueshert, a novel, haga ox oirno> jong? Neen coe NOK TAYLOR.