Evening Star Newspaper, June 27, 1855, Page 3

eee eet ES ; EVENING STAR. Local Intelligence. Couscr. Procespinas —Common Council. The Board met on Monday at the usual hour, the President in the chair. After the enya the journal, the Pres- {dent announced the appointment of the fol- Jowing standing and joint committees: STANDING COMMITTEES. Of Waye and Means—Messrs. Clements, Loyd, Faller, Orme, Towles, Baldwia and ie * Improvements—Meesrs. Walker, Ball, Turton, Fisher, Bohisyer, Venable, and Pam- Por Clalm:—Messrs. AtLee, Puller and Pe- a Unfinished Businese—Messrs. Ball and fferson. an Elections—Messrs. AtLee, Walker and ler. Wie Pelice—Mesers Ruff, erecting Me. Ball, Bohlayer an: joy: coe Canale—Messre Bayne, Jefferson, Tur- ton, Towles, Ball, Baldwin, and Pumphrey. On Public Schools—Messrs Peters. Abert, Orme, Walker, Clements, Ruff, and AtLee. On Fire Department—Messrs. Pumphrey, Boblayer and Venable. JOINT COMMITTEES, On Washington Canel—Messrs. Bayne and ‘efferson. : ‘On Money Transactions of the Corporation— Mr. Clements A On Washington fn sn Lioyd, bert, Towles, and Baldwin. * To Count end Destroy Dae Bills—Mr. Boh- Tayer. ters’ Accounts—Mr. AtLee. an where Maser Walker and Venable, On the Health of tne City—Mesms. Clem. ents, Fisher, Bayne, and McCutchen. On Enrolied Bills—Mr. Ball. To Examine and Report on the Eligibility of Assessors—Messrs. McCutchen, Fisher, Pe- ters, and Bayne Mr. AtLee offered a resolution, that the rules of order of the late Board of Common Council be and are hereby adopted as the rules of this Board until otherwise ordered ; Mr. Abert presented sundry Lag in rela- tion to the recent election in the Fifth Ward ; referred. Mr Orme presented a paper from R B. Owens. protesting against the election of Wil- liam Douglesa as Aszessor of the Fourth Ward ; referred Mr. Walker presented a paper from J. B. Williamson, prove-ting against the election of William H Ciampit as Assessor of the Second Ward; referred Mr. Clements resented the petition of 5. A. Peagh, Dr. 5 te ‘ohvston, William B. Todd, and others, for a pavement on the south side of M street north, between Seventh street east and Second street west ; referred. Mr Roff presented the petition of William Wilson and others, asking that the Jaw in relation to carts, wagons, &c., approved June 3, 1853, may be modified or amended; re- ferred. i . Also, the petition of James Mahoney, pray- ing the fend a of a fine - On motion of Mr. Jefferson, the papers of Messrs. Clubb, Keanedy anid Young, were taken up and referred. Mr. Abert made a similar motion ing the pavers of Mesers. Hutchingeon and Meade; referred The President lail befcre the Board a oom- maunica‘ion from the Mayor as well as an esti- mate of the recoipts and expenditures for the fisesl year ending June 30, 1856 Algo, transmitting a report of the Intendant of the Washiogton Asylum ; referred. ‘The bill from the Board of Aldermen grant ing permission to Messrs. Ottinger & Co., to construct a telegraph along certain streets was passed by the following vote: Yeas—Messra. Fisher, Orme, Walker, Towles, MosCutchen, Ball, Clements, Baldwin, Petera, Boalayer, Venable, Lioyd, AtLee, Pamphrey, and Davia (President)—15 Nays—Messrs. Abert, Turton, Puller, Jef- forson, Ruf, and Bayne—6. TER CORPORATION ADVSRTISING. Mr. AtLee introduced joint resolutfons aa- thorising the Mayor to contract with the edi- tor of the Organ for the publication of the proceedings of the City Councils at $100 per acnum, aod empowering the Mayor further to Contract with the editor of the Organ for the Ddlication of the Tex Collector's list of de yaent tax payers, property, dc—a lacra- tive job, wort somo thoucands of dolicrs per sanum Mr. Jefferson resistsd the resolations on the ground that it waa inexpedient to take this printing from the National [ntelligencer—a time-honored jourcal ia our midst, in which (whatever ite errors or shortcomings may be) the proceedings and advertisements of the Corporation have appeared for nearly half a century—and bestow it upon a paper, which, 86 its name in part implios, was the organ merely of s party of limited extent, eo far as the interests of property were concerned. Without designing to give per.onal offence, he could not help seeing in this proposition a dce termination to furnish Pap to ajournal which, ert could not live without it. Bat if the d_ Was resolved to do this thing—and he knew at present it had the numerical power to do to—he urged that it should be governed by some considerations of fairness and publie Justice; and he suggested that the circulation of these proceedings might be extended to some oti er paper or papers, and that that pa- per first receiving the tax advertisement might be authorized and required to print an addi- tional namber cf copivs, to be eirculated by the other paper or papers associated in pub- lishing the preceedings He therefore moved that the resolutions be referred to aseleot com- mittee empowered to inquire into the subject ee wha: was the proper course to be Mr. Clements opposed the motion for acom Mitteo and reference, alleging that to print the Proceedings, &c., in more than one paper Would swell the expen:e. Iie moved that the motion be laid on the table; and on that ques. tioa demanded the yeas and nays. Mr. Abert essayed to speak, but was re minded by the presiding officer that Mr. Clement's motion, accord’ t ore pete ing to the rules, pre- Jeffer‘on exclaimed : “Are the majori- ty here, then, going to stiffe all debate? ton pen Mr. Clements withdrew his mo- be for the purpose of enabling Mr. Abert to anes Mr. A. said he enudaks thought * the publication ought to be made in that “= having the largest cireulation; but if ime Gust be employed, then it was but Soene large — of citizens who did ‘at paper, that at least two journ; should make the publication. — ments rejoined, averring that the inp fiteulated among more of the tax-pay- ena Merieaas”’ than any other eity news- a He renewed bis motion to lay the mo- table; wr be Committee and referenca on the wafation was carried by yeas and nays, Yeas—Mes rs. w . Walker, Towles, McCutchen hey fiements, Baldwin Peters, Bol yer, 7a, Venable, Lloyd, At Lee, Pumph- ten ae ms A . @, nant, aed hime eo mioncnes ati fi s wet ra —— now before the Board ?. Jefferson mo amen ie eto the falewng by aby a ‘ Resolved, Tha: the Mayor also be author- to contract with the editor or editors of er journs! published in the city of ving the largest circulation in similar printing at the same Mr. Clements the paper hai to giv said that to give the printing neta a circalation, jo Star, a paper which Cid not citealate amopg the largest number of Payers. He thAbtore moved to lay the Mend asnt on the table, and on this question = led the yeas and Bays; which boing =; resulted yeas 15, nays 6—the same as Mr. Abert then moved t 9 ati te feat word “ Resolved,” pop map eon: sad pa me the Mayor be anthorised to offer the L tion of the Prossedings, laws, and ad- ona ‘sof the Oorporation b = & ®Ward the contract to the eontract, bid. Bat this also w, * ‘ Wer by 15 ogainss 6 voted down in the same 70s resolutions having passed the third read- rowan er eeseIat & by the sate vote, if ngiested that the 1. Examinations .—The follow- teh rslaton proidtag | for a Public schools will be examined ngs, did not ws aD = wee sopra 8 oun Miss 0. Cim thary No. 4, firet dis- ‘etnelene peri al Nanhai re! f trict, Potomac’ Ourpal’ near er F and that | Twenty-foufth streets —Measrs. ett, Bates, and Polk. gs, senior departmént of Organ had offered to publish the tax adver- Ty No. 4. second district, Methedist tisement for twenty per cent. less than the | Church south, eighth district—Messrs. Magra- tices heretofore paid, and he supposed woald | der, Dickinson, end Psarson. 9 #0 Bow. Mies J. Moss, Primary No. 4, third district, The resolutions were then passed as fol-| school house, Odd Fellows’ Hall—Messrs. low: Davis, Bacon, aud At Lee. Yeas—Mozers. Walker, Towles, McCutchen,| Miss M A. Lee, Primary No. 3, fourth dis- Ball, Clements, Baldwin, Peters, Boblayer, | trict. H street, (Island,) between Four-and a- Ruff, Bayne, Venable, Lioyd, AtLee, Pumph- | half and Sixih—Meesrs Knight and Hanson * rey. and Davis (President)—15. Kayo—Messra Abert, Turton, Fuller, Fisher,| Mrs. Parrfeerox, junior, has missed her Orme, and Jeffers»n—6. gutta percha chicken, a piece of India rubber The joint resolution from the Board of Al. | beef, a joint of leather mutton, and a piece of derm:n directing the register to furnish the | butter strong enough to pull down the Wash- new members of the Board of Aldermen and| ington Monument. She has reason to believe Board of Common Council with copies of the| that the stolen articles may be found at some SS laws was adopted. of the fashionable boarding houses. Whero The joint resolution from the same Board | are the police? authorising the appointment of a committee to superintend the building of the western mar- ket house was ado) and the Gorsuch Chapel Sabbath School, ac Mr. Ball, from committee on unfinished | companied by hundreds of friends, are down business, reported the bill from the Board of | the Potomac, the English Lutheran Sabbath Aldermen authorizing the purchase of the lot | School are 2t Custis’s springs to-day, epjoying and building now used by the Western Pres. | themselves at pie-nicing. byterian Church for school purposes; passed. The joint resolution fremthe Board of Al dent replied that the Mayor would see the contract covered all. Mr MoCu'chen here remarked that the Excursions. —The habe Me Choir bI Criminat Court —The traverse jury, no dermen in relation to the salary of Henry W. | cases wry Bares for trial, were discharged Ball, late Surveyor, was adopted. until next Friday. The joint resolution from the same Board| Tae following named persons were dis. for the appointment of a committee to attend | ch. from jail at the suggestion of the to the interests of the Co: ition before Con | grand jury, namely: Join Markins, Daniel gress was adopted; and Messrs. Clements, At- | Knox, Michael Tarrell, and David Y. Moore. Lee, Peters, and Venable were appointed the committee on the part of this Board Ganzace. —Editor ofthe Star: May I atk Mr AtLeo, on leave, introduced a bill levy-| that you’ll permit a reader aad subscriber to ing a tax for school purposes; referred your valuable little daily, to call the atten- Mr. Jefferson presented a list of fifty-five le. | tion of the mayor or the commissioners of the gal voters whose votes were refused in the late | wards respectively, to the necessity of having election in the Fourth Ward, and who, by | the garbage cart sent round more regulur/y, affidavit, o to vote the Union ticket; re-| and oftener than once aweek How, may [ ferred to the Committee of Election. Also| ask, are people during the heat of summer Thomos C. Donn’s list, and a list of five illegal | to bear the nausea of the kitchen offal kept voters who voted the Know Nothing ticket. up for a week. The Board then adjourned. Yeur noticing the matter will not only have — & good effect, but will greatly oblige A Sitty MISREPRESENTATION.—We invite Sixta Sreeer. the attention of the reader to the report in our — local columns, to day, of the roceedings in] Watca Returns.— Polina Penny, profanity, the lower Board of the Washington Counoil | fine and costs; Geo Kendall, colored vagrant, upon the proposition to take from the National | dismissed. Intelligencer, and give to our talented, cour- teous, amiable, and truthful neighbor the| Tas Feaups rx rae Late Evection —At a printing of the Corporation What was then | recent meeting of the Union party at Har- and there said on bebalf of Know Nothingism | mony Hall, a revolution was passed appoint- is note worthy, only because it illustrates its | ing 8 committee of one from each ward to ool trait of faleehood at the bottom of all it says| leet all the facts in relation to the infamous and does—the never failing charactoristic of | OUtrages perpetrated at the recent election everything said and done for its benefit Mr.| for Collector, 4c, and embody them in an Clements, a Know Nothing Councilman from | #ddressto the public. The committee con the Fourth Ward, undertook to justify the} sists of—William B Magruder, Firs: Ward; proposition to reward our neighbor for its} Charles 8 Jones, Second; John H. Goddard. Know Nothing partizanship, by leolaring that | Third; William H Ward, Fourth; Edmund change proposed was justifiab'e, on the| Barry, Fifth; A. A. Miller, Sixth; John Da- ground that our talented and truthful neigh- | Vis, Seventh bor had a larger circulation among American They are requested to meet at the office of tax payers in Washington than the Star! He} John H. Godiard, Louisiana avenue, between was oarefal nt to hint that his favorite jour-| Sixth and Seventh streets, on Frid ening nal had the largest ate cizculacion here, | #t 84 o’eloek. It is important that all should or even the largest circulation among the tax: | be present. peyers of Wasbington, refixing the quibble “Amerigan”’ to geem to have some ground for his assertion, which is evidence cither of his lack of common sense or common hones y He knows well, if his perce; |communicaTED Mr. Eprtor: In perusing the columns of yesterday’s star, [ observed, under the publi- tions of things | cation headed the ‘Rains of Nineveh,” the around bim are not next akin to those of an| name of J. M. Swith, of Virgioia, represent. idiot, that the Star has rot only the larges: | ing bim as being and having been a member circulation amoog the property holders und | of the order of Know Nothings established in tax payers of thi ‘y—that being the ques- | this city * tion he sought to raise—but thatits cireulation| I would have it distinctly and unequive. in Washington is probsb y twice aslarge as that| cally understood by this community, and the of the journal be was seeking to reward out of public at large, that the J. M. Smith, of Vir- the taxes paid by the people of this city. | ginia, alluded to in your paper, is not J Mad- Charity induces us to write him down deficien: | ison Smith, of Virginia, and of the office of in common gcnse, rather than the dsliberate| the Third Auditor of the Treasury, I am not, falsefier he must otherwise be. The plain | nor never have been, a member cf the order. truch is. it was pre determined to reward our | On the contrary, I consider the principles ad- talented acd truthful neighbor with this print-| voeated by the order, and the manner of its ing, whether the interest of thie city would be| organization. as destructive to the civil and benefitted or injured by the charge. An hon- | religious liberties of the country, and shonld est pariy—a party not afraid or ashamed of| be repud:ated by every consistent and oon- the act—would, like honest men, havedgvowed | servative Democrat. the purpose intended. Not so with Know No- Lam very respectfully, 43, thingiem, which prefers to reat on fales pre- June 27—1t J. Manison Suira. tences on all oocasion. *Norg.—The Star has contained no list of i Know Nothings of the Seventh Ward of this Puprric Scnoors —The examination of the|city. If Mr.S. had lvoked alittle sherper schools was resumed yesterday by the board | he would have seen that the list of names are of trustees; and the examiners were much| these of persons who dwelled afar off, some pleased with the result of their labors. Of|iwo thousand seven hundred and nine years the examination of the second division of ?ri-| ago.—Ep. mary No. 4, second district, we can iell more - . cf our own knowledgs. This echool is inj T## Stak will please state in their next pa- charge of Mrs. E Myera, and is kep* in the] Per, that R. Cruit, of Va., whose name ia pub- Mothodist Episcopal Charch South. At the| lished in the list supposed to be Kuow Nothings examination yesterday there were precent| for the Seventh Ward of Nineveh, is not Rob. Messrs. Bacon, Dickinson, and ruder, of} Cruit, No 220F street, and who owns a farm the truatees; Messrs. Haliday and Harbaugh, | in Virginia, near thie city two very useful members of tho late board;| June, 27, 1855—It. Meesrs. Pepper and MoCatohen, of the City Councils; Mrs Ogden, Miss McCarthy, Mies} Mr. Epiron: Mr. James Stoddart, whose Lowe, Miss Randol Miss Parsons, Miss | 2@me appears in your list of the inhabitants Ashdown, Miss Middleton, and Mrs Freeman, | f Nineveh, is not James St-ddart, tho car- teachers of the publi: echools. A very large| penter, who has no sympathy with tho Know number of visitors were present, and among| Nothing party. James Stoppanr. them we were glad to see our very venerable| June 27—It oes | el and excellent fellow-citisen, John Serpe The William Camma:k, in the list yester- ar. In @ conversation with the trustees wo discoverod that they were delighted with the 7 oe Comte ee eet examination. Wo wil! quote the languaye of | _ SS SSSR one and say, “ It was of the tip-top order; the children were boautiful, and the discipline oii Perfect.” The recitations and singing greatly | _In Georgetown, on the 26:h instant, after a linger- pleased the audience. We must gue Me Tay- | 108 iliness, which she bore with christian fortiude lor, the assistant of Rittenhouse scademy, and resignation, Mrs. LETTITIA BROOKS, wife credit for the very beautiful address he de- ogy haioge 7 prcars one has livered before the sehool. We are glad to see | ea se oneud her pec = a hare neg poe de apt e ig, the that the professors and teachers of the princi- 28th instant, at 10 o’clock, from the residence of her pal academies in this city are taking such an | con, No. 101 High street, Georgetown. Rozerr Crurr. interest in our public schools. Their assist- (Nat Intel & Bait Sun please copy J ance is alweys valuable. = Wants. Toe Axxvat Commexcemest of the Colum- bian Colfege took place to day at the E street ANTED~A WELL RECOMMENNED Nurse fora child Her services will be need- ed in Bladensbnig at present, Apply at Room No. 23 St. Charles. je 97—11* Baptist church. A fine band of music was in a pid the exercises, and a arge number of ladies and gentlemen were = BR i “ » ANTED—TWO OK MOKE FA ‘DS, ee dail =o on the sub, of «< War? white or black, for the balance pop pata was delivered by Geoage F. Bagby, of Stevens- | one with his wife would be taken, capable of ccok- villo, Va; “ Influence of Ch: 5 by Albert! ing, washing ane irv.ning E Carter, of East Feliciana, ; Moral ‘anted to purchase a Nagro Woman of elderly Heroism, the demand of the age,” by Charles | or middle age. LOYD & co, H. Oounsil, of Suffolk, Va; and “ Claims of 15th street, opposite the Treasury. Russia and the Allies upon Ameriean Sympa-| _/¢ 27-4 thy,” by Joseph J. MoCree. of Clarke county. Ww ANTED—A SITUATION BY A YOUNG Ga Those gentlemen sequitted themselves weal ee ee ee in a style creditable to themselves and to the| ‘ould donurang, The bet of reference gen, The inaugural address was delivered tb: bap ha a eo Rev. Dr. Binney, president ele.t of the co! k ANTED TO HIRE A YOUNG WOMAN to “The degree of bachelor of philosophy was) apply do housework in general. White or colored. to Capt THOS. -IREEVES, No. 707 Bev- conferred on A. E. Carter, of La.; the first] enih street, Leen @ aad H, south, Island. She fi st degree in the arts and sciences on G, F.| must be of goud Bagby. Va, J. J. McCree, Ga., and C H.| je 25-3" Council, Va; and the second in the Ay ANTED—A PARTNER TU WORK A arte and sciences on J. B. Bud .Va,R RB, y Stone Quarry and contract for sale of Stone Owens, Ga., and T. D. Hoover, N. J to Government and others, there being now great de- . mand for stone. This Quarry is immediately oppo- site Georget -wa. Large shanty, blacksmith sho Luprovine & ProroRE —We were somewhat | and every, implement on the spot. Tas quarry fur, amused, this morning, with the anxiety of our] nishes the hest and largest tuck Stone, &c. A colored firemen — himself into a da-| chance is now offered, se ae guerrectype view of the “Star Buildings,” . ? which was about to be taken by an artist in myst Fifteenth strect, oppo. the Treasury. their neighborhood. He is a fine specimen of \uy ANTED—EVERYEODY TO KNOW THAT VERYBODY TO KNOW THAT ror race; but, not having time to adjust his Saar feagon a lot 24 feet front by 130 feet ‘oflet, he issued forth with his sleeves rolled deep, for the low price of §75—payable @3 a month up, and = assumed a position. There be| without interest. Apply at the Union Land Office, was fired on the silver plate, among the dar-| 7th st., above Odd Feliows’ Hall. ker shades in the picture. He, it wouldseem,| ap 28—3m JOHN FOX, Bec. a ove Leoralraagiod these as other days, has the ambition to occupy a Boardin: prominent padiien ecu is gratified. “/ B. OARDI‘G.—MR8. 8. A. TAYLOR, Lete of Michigan, has taken the house formerly occu Ax —Geo. wag Pecwats qos "Bat _ Be gy Bore pied Ly Mrs. Van Allen, 12th street, between F and Keese, for a 8 gold watch from Mrs | Fermieent or day board can be eee ap d him alae heft i wont SARbIES Peasant rooms for summer, ad prepared himeelf for the ¢! and wen A er rs q ita th are, and ke ae ee os NSS DOS soak ripeness pater rnrs oan vie stipeed | © sircet, betwecn 3d and 43, The house Is de- it eed ran off. In o e8ea) s just b out of his sh The , a ed | ligh-fully situated, and has just been character and conduct. ven thoroughly ren- ovated and ed. Meals furnished to fami- and the thief sent to jail. Wilson was released | jiesand day boarders accommodated on reascnable from the county jail‘on Friday last, and has| terms, je 4-1me b weieb on another coeadies. *eelPG| N“haumers wish beards Alo, table tod tw @ wate Cham ith board. = sient board, ba eating oon and shower baths Tas Presivesr’s Movrrsp Goan make their exeursion to-morrow, the boat staring from Geor :etown at one, from the W: wharf at two, and from the Navy Yard at Cos the savanien wil festa seth Womntel ane bot the : m will both heal! lemen with rooms, with and agreeable The committee of arrange- | Pad {0 sccommodate gonticmen Tr be made to ren- ments have spared no efforts to render it one ee comfort be Who may favor her with their of the best of the soaaog, peirouage, =o attention to render it most 6 bo ber boarders ‘urs P.O MURRAY. Corner Ponnayivensa avenue and 435 st. ap D, &e.—MR5. BATES, on the somh- For Sale and Rent. —— ee OR SALE, CHEAP—A NEW FRAME DWEL tng, aud on accommodating terms. Appty to BOLL Ad WEBB, on Fa. ayenue, 7 doors tx) of tel. Brick Dwelling, with @ two storv Back build. iz, and all tM necessary out re tn Cox's Row, First street. Georgetown. It has #pa- cious patiors and a Cotfmodious hall. It is consid- ered ove of the most desirab'2 réstdences in the Dir- uict. There is an enclosed lot, west and adjoining Hisccrs FOR REXTA#A THREE STORY the house. The premises are now occupied by the Secretary of the Iaterior, Possessi6n may be had on the 12th July. Also, a substantic! two story brick Mouse, with spicious grounds abont it, situated on the southwest corner of F and 20:h streets, Washingion. Pusses- sion given on the 12th July. Apply to BLADEN FORREST. F and 20 fi str. je 25—2w* (Intel) R RENT.—THE BASEMENT OF FORREST Hall, in Georgetown, and several room: on first floor, Possession given on 2d Jaly. The main Hall or Concert Room is newly berched, and will b rented by the night or season, on moderate terms. Apoly to B. FORREST, je 5—2w* Corner F and 20th sts. eS OR SALE—A SMALL ft RAME HOUSE and Lot, No. 50 Louisiana avenue, Washington. It presents a rare opportunity t» a person wishing to make a good investment. If not sold soon it will be for rent. Also, a three story Brick Wouse and Lot No, 57 High street, Georgetown, Lot 26 feet front by 160 ft deep, will be sold low and on a long credit. ‘anted,a few shares of Georgetown Building Ac sociation Stock. Apply to E. K. LUNDY, No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown ; or, No. 400 = street, Washington. je 2i— OR RENT—IN ALEXANDRIA, VA., THAT large three story Brick House, well kn as the best stand in the city for a hotel and restaurazt, on Cameron street, oppasite 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, Washing. ton, D.C. may 30—1f ENTS REDUCED TO SUIT ‘THE TIMES. $150 a year will be received for the rent ot those new and convenient cottages at Kendall Green, with two acres of ground, stable, wood-shed and other conveniences attachede 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 cierks in the departments. To secure the advantage of this at reduction of rent immediate must be made to the undersigned, either by letter, or at his house at Kendall Green, after office hours, where the keys may be had and the houses inspe*ted at any time. Several of these residences wil) be sold on liberal terms. WM. STICKNEY, No 4, Kendall Green. N. B.—Rents paid quarterly in advance. apr 9, 1855—tf OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- , bers, with board. sient board. Inquire at Mrs SMITH’S. 333 F street ap? OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifully and heaitily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by (39 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. JOHN FOX, Secretary. ‘NOTICE. UR customers are most respectfully notified that their accounts will be pi nted to them on the 25:h instant. To all these who will have the kindness to call and settle their respeciive »ccounts on or aoe the Ist july, we shall be exceedingly obliged. We have a number of accounts rendere Ist January remamning unpaid, and woul! say those indebted that, unless we receive the money for them by the Ist July, we shall be compelled to piaee such bills in the hands of an officer for coilection. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO. je 2—10r STEWART’S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY.—We \) are making splendid pictures for lower prices than any other Ga ler; in the city. They are per fectly life-ke, and satisfaction is always given. Gallery direclly over M. W. Galt’s Jewelry Store. Pa. avenue je l—1m Jan 9—fin AT HOME! PETER SHARGHAI HAS RETURNED, And laving taken up his abode at RYDER & PLANT’S, Wil! Le happy to eve hia old friends at their es- tablishment, No. 499 Seventh street, oppusite Odd Feliows? Hall, ait Ww ATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, de. M. W. GALT & BRO. are constantly receiving large invoices of the above, and offer every article in thew tine, at the lowest rates. GOLD AND SILVER WORK of every descrip- tion, made to order, auch as TESTIMONIALS richiy embellished, with appropriate designs, BL.- VER TEA SETS, DINNER SEKVIC! &e. Precious Stones set in every style however clab orate. ARMS, CRESTS, MOTTOES, &c. cut on stone. M. W. GALT & BHO., 324 Pa. av., betweon 9h and 10ih sts, je 14—tr S P.SOOVER, tron Hall Boot. Shve, and e Trunk Establishment. I lave received this day a large assorument of Gents Fren: q Patent Leather and Calf Boots and Shoes. which f wit! sell cheap. Also, Boys’ Youthe, and Children’s SHOES of all deecriptions. Al in want please call at 8. P. HOOVER, Tron Hall Boot, Shoe and Trunk Establishment, between 9th and QWrh sts. Je 18 SEASONABLE MANTILLAS AT LOW PRICES. 5 ar at $4 50, Mautillas at $5 50, Mantillas at ¢6 50, Mantillas at g7 50, Mantillas at $6 50, Mnuillas at ¢.0, &c. &e, Beautiful styles of Summer Mantillas (uew designs) in Lace .tnd Silk at all the above very reduced prices, oe received, and now open for inspection in our jantilla room—second story— entrance through the store MAXWELL & #RO, je 20- eo6t 323 Pennsylvania Avenue. rr NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF HALL & BROTHER. Ba HALL, surviving partner of Ieaac Hall, having, on the 98h day of February, 1855, assigned to the undersigned all the stock in trade and debts ot the firm of Hall & Brother, to be mes preg to the full eatirfaction of certain debts, lia- bilities, and engagements of the said firm of Hall & Brother, and the surplus to pa: ably among such of the remai crecitors of said firm as shall within six months from said 28th vay of February, 1855, exeeute and deliver 1c eald Ba- such Hail, full and absolute releases of all indebted- hess to them mapeeeey by said Baruch fiall, sur viving partner as afore id. Notice ie therefore hereby given to such creditors of said rm of Hall & Brother, or said Baruch Hall, surviving parrner, as may desire to participate in the benefit « f said ment tO execute and deliv- er to said Baruch Hail, full and absolute releases as aforesaid, within the period of six movths from said 28h day of F.br . 1855. RICHARD WALLACH, Trustee. je 1l—eotAug28th LAND WARRANTS. gone D CLARK, Agent for Claims, No. 53% Twelfth street, will give the highest market price in gold for Land Warrants je 7—Im* T° HOUSEKKEPERS.—Persons wish- ing to purchase superior Table or Pocket Cut lery, heavy Silver plated or Brittania Wire, fine ind distribute rate- Japanosd Tea Trays or Toilet Seis, an excellent Clock, Feather Duste: Stand, Enameled Ket. tle, Saucepan, G.avy iner, Tea Bell, or any of the hundred and one little etceteras needed by every housekeeper, are invited to call on “4 G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. ‘We shall as usual iseve all un) our books up to Saturday, the 234 ultimo. We respectiutly request that all to whom they bel -ng will prompuy settle them on or before the Ist of July. All who desire to have their bills before being sent out will find them ready at our cesk. je 18—drjyl CLAG: »DODSON & CO. | ena “A orcnes READY.—Our customers having book accounts with us are respectfully notified that they are now ready for delivery, and wil! be seaprei by the 28th inst-nt, when’ we earnestly that all persons so indebted wiil take pleasure meee wale a STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, next door to Iron Hall. Je 22-6 . WATOHES. ST received, a assortment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s fine GOLD WA’ of every ufacture. M. W. SRE Pe. avenue fe —af Oy PIANOS that have been im welora few months fox sale upon el - sopable terms. Joan F. tun” = pow 306 Pa. avegue, bet. pth aud 19.1) as, GALT & BRO. betw. Oth and 10: ets. ‘| conducting it upon Auction Sales. ~ gap For other Auction Sales wee fort page-GS By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ‘ALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON NORTH K sirect at Auction.—On MONDAY, the 94 of July, we shall sel!, in front of the ets o'clock p m, west part of Lot No. 23, in Square No. 516, having a front on north K street of 20 feet, ranniog back (42 feet 7 inches to a wide alley, be- tween and 5th streets west. Terms: One-foarth cash ; balance in 6, 19 and 18 mionths, for notes bearing interest from the day of Prats indispatadl ‘tle je. 7 8 deed of trast caken. cdr i GREEN & BCOTT, je 27—d Anctionecrs. K. S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer. @kOnG#10WN = ATAT AUCTION. On TUESDA aperernte 3a, a 2 o’clock p. mn. I shall set, without recerve, at the Boat Yard of Capt Moore, the Canal Bont Capt. Waldei, im good repair. Te t the sale. Snag ar me &ENWARD 8. WRIGHT; je 2—a Auciionect By E. 5. WRIGHT, Aunctto GEORGETOWN. URNITURE AND FIXTURES OF FORREST Hall Restaurant at Auction.--On FRIDAY Bext, the 29:h imotant, at 10 o'clock, I shell sell, at auction, without reserv+, the eutire Furniture and Fixtmres of Forrest Mail R staurant, consisting of Large as.oriment Crock ery and Glassware Office sad Windsor Chairs Looking Giasses, Prin 8 Cooking and other Stoves Ojleloths, Carpets Bar, Oyst- Box, Tables, &c. Terms at the sate. SANDUSKY & THESKER, Prop. £. 8. WRIGHT, Auctione:r. ery ———— By GREEN & SCOTT, Auci:neers. OUR VALUARLE BUILDING LOTS in fe ises, commencing at 6 o’clock p. im, Lots Nos. 13 and 22, in Square No. 512. Lot 13 fronts on Sth :t and contains 8,141 equare feet. Tot 22 fronts on worth O sireet, and contains 7,- 390 feet. Also, Lot No. 20 in Square 613, fronting north N stroet, and contains 6,576 fret And east haif of Lot No. 4, in Square No. 515, on which the sale will be commenced. This lot fronts on north K street 29 feet 6 inches. between 4th and Sih streets west, running back to a wide alley. Title indisput ble. Terms: One third cash; balance in6, 12, and 18 Months, the purciasers to give notes for the de- terred payments, bearing interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and adeed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, je 19-4 Auctioneer. #a- THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED IN consequence of the rain until FRIDAY, .he £9:h in- stant, at the same hour. GREEN & SCOTT, ~ Ancu neers. je #—d Sy GHEEN & SCOTT. Auctu JALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON sirert, between 4:b ana 51 i MONDAY, the 25th f the premis-s,at6 p m, Lot Ne, 25 in Square No. 515, having a front on worth L, betw. 4th and Sih etrects west, of 60 feet, running bac« to 4-0 feet alley. Tae abvve described property is handsomely loca- ted in a rapi‘ly improving part of the city. Title indisputabie. Te ms: Que third cach; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months fcr notes bear ng interest. A ceed given and a dee trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers, ecre jel9—d 0G@- THE ABOVE SALE I3 POSTPONED IN consequence of the rain unul FRIDAY, the 29th in- Stant, at the same hour. GREEN & SCOTT, je Ba Auctioneers. pe Ares sacl rons tp eee esains By J.¢ McQUIRE, 4uctton UABLE BUILDING LOTS at ¢ street and Virgnia avenue. — oon, July 3, at 63g o'clock, on shill sil sui ios, 14, 16, , of crigmal . 14, in Square g respectively 16 and 16% feet on nd 4)¢ streets, running back vari- 3 8 toanaley These lots are situated in the very best location on the Istard for building purposes, are with the of the city. ‘Title perfect and sale positive. Terms: One third cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 inonths, for notes bearing interest, secured by 2 cee4 of trust on the premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, je %—d Auctionécr. AINT SHOP ‘TO BE REMOVED et Avction.— On PRIDAY, the 29°h instact, we shail sell, at 6 o’civck p. m,,@ good Paint Shep, situated on 61h street, immediately opposite Island Heit. It ists be remeved atthe option of the owner of the Io: on which it stands. Terms cach, GREEN & SCOTT, Aucioncers GLEN“ OOD CEMETERY, Office No 292 Penn ave ,corner 10:h street, (OVeR THE SAVING’S BANK.) les CEVETERY is laid out on the plan of the celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and sitn- ated ou the high ground distamt one and a qnart-r miles north of the Capitoi—North Capitol street leasing dircetly to the gat This Comp: gress, appropr: ound for ever to burial ¢ to the purchaser, and pohibiting all encroachments from legisixtivu or otherwise, which is of vast importance te those wie wish their dead to repose where they have pl: them, ‘or it has become a custom in eli oth: when the burial ground becomes valvable for o purposes, to sell it, and throw the dead prou ise*u-- ly into one larre pit, and legal measures cannot pre veni it, a8 nO titles are given to the ground. #¥- Ullice open from 10 to 12 o’elock a. m N B—Pampbhie’s with a map, the charter, snd by-laws, and a! other information can be obtained at he office. Alse orders tor interment: lefi at Mr. J. F. HARVEY'S, No. 410 Seventh street, or any other undertaker, will be promptly attended to. je lk—iv PROPOSALS FOR CLOTHING, &c. Quartermasten’s Orrice, U. 8. Marine Coarse, Washington, June 23, 1865. SEaLe> PROPOSALS will be received at this office until Thursday, the 26th day of Ju'y, 1855, “t 12 o'clock m., for the supply of the following ar- tictes, ct such time and in such quantities as may be required during the ensuing fiscal year; to be de livered at the Mariae Clothing Store, 57 Walker st., New York, free of expense to the United Bites, viz: 5,000 yards sky-blne kersey; to be in ail Tes pects sinilar to that used by the U_ 8. army 1,200 kmapsacks; to hive three coats of paint, Properly varnished, strapped complete. and the letters “U.S M ” paioted on the back 1,090 blue cloth fatigu: cape, leather tops. patert- leather visors, and the letters “U, 8,M” in is1ass on the front 1,000 uniorm caps, with brass scales, eagle, &c., complete 1.000 pompons 1,000 patent leather stocks 2,509 pairs army brogans 1,000 gray blankets, with the leuers “U. 8. M.” in black woven in the centre ‘The right to incrense or diminish the quantity of the articles named, as the exigencies of the service may require, ts reserved. All arucles will be submitted to a rigid inspection 4nd must conform 10 the samples to be seen at the offi e of the Assistant Quartermaster Marines, 57 buchen opm heag those’ at the office oa ard smaster Marine larine Barra incton, D. C, iii seep elas Bidders will state the name of two gureties in case the contract is awarded them ;if unknown to this office their sufficiency must b3 certified to by some official person. Clothing,” &e., To be endorsed “Proposals for and addressed “To the Quartermaster Marine Washington City, D. C.” je 25—eor6July SPECIAL NOTICE. Wwe would sespeetully inform all persons hav ing accounts with us that they are all made off and those that are not called for will be rendered in Jull to let July, when we very reasonably expect and most earnhstly req Jest that they will come for- ward and close tiem without giving us the trouble cece @ second time. ‘n connection with this natiee we take this o portunity of expreseing our thanks to those friv “tH 4nd customers who have ea liberally and promptly patronized us during the past six months, and hope for an increased continuation ot the same by givi our pereonal and strict attention to Dasinces, ond fair and correct principles. COLLEY & SEARS, 523 je : Seventh ®t, 3 doors north Pa. avenue, Se ee ee IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK-’ p ite UP HOUSEKEEPING ERSO Temoving from the city, and Wishing to dispose of ther: Fi Housekeap- | ing Ucensils, ke, Sgr Fusabrereend of them to public atezion, can do so by calling on us at our Biore, 91% Pa avenue, comer of Ni a, oar ore prepared to buy ail such go ds os may be Housekeepers and ath il rell bi — ON Us rrr a py he ight ash riers for ber ig 2 WALL, BAKNARD & CO. 7m 17 Ps, avenue. Northern Liberties at Auction —-On MONDAY the 25to instant, we -ba!l cell, ie front of the prem grades, have pavements laid, and are. beyond a} doubt, ‘he most desirable lots for sale in that section way. ; cured a charter from (on- TELEGRAPHIC. REPORTED FOR THE DAILY EVENING STAR. set es laa cre Later from Mexico. New Onxeans, June 26,—The Orisaba has srrived, bringiog dates from Mexico of the 19th. Santa Acoma bad returned to the Capie tol The Government papers publish accounts of the defeat of severai small parties of the revo- lutionists. Alvares defeated the Government forces near Mexatla. Their loss was 1,500 killed and wounded. Also, in conjunction with Ca- manfort, Alvarez had takon Sonora, and the uuited forces of the two generals were invest- ing Moretia. Communication between Monte. rey avd San Luis Potosi was prohibited All the troops that could be spared were or- state that expsricnce sity of a probibitory Tious illness. msjority in the Board bur red at $2:$2 20: whi $104 $1 bbls. 10¢allo. New Yong, June 6's, 96; Louisiace 6's, Riilroad, 53§; Cle road, 95. acted to New Leon to attempt the recap'ure of Mouterey. We will defend Matemorcs to the lact. His force consists of only about 600 —_—— Maire State Temperance Convention. Bascor, Juno 27.—The State temperance convention met here to-day. The resolutions demorstrates the necss- law. There was great rejoicing over these resolutions Tne Democrats have thrown off the mask and arrayed themselves in opposition, declar- iog that the Portland riot was instigated by uvpriccipied politicians, and that Gov. Mor- rili ty well worthy of re-election. Neal Dow was absent cn ac¢ount of his se- The Norf lx Election. Norroxg, June 26th.—Full returns of the municipal election show the success of the en» tire American ticket, except the Mayor and Gauger of Liquors. That party have e large of Councilmen. Word's majority for Meyor was 68. Baltimore Markets. Batrmorer, June 27 --Flour is dall, and are bh lding back Sales of 400 bbls of streer at $10. tthis price at the close of W beat—Samples of 10.000 to 25 000 bushel= of new Tennessce were io maki, of a very su- perior quality, for which was offered $2 05 for white and $2 for red, but no sales. Marylaod te $2 102$2.25. Corn— small sles at $1 02a$1 03; white at $1 02a but (nere were no buy. eo market. New York Markets New Yor«, Juve 27.—Cotton ‘s unch: Flour is dull with a declining tendency; Obio $8 75+$9 123; Southern is heavy at $ida $1075. Wheat ie unchange?—moderate de- mand. Corn has dec ined 2 cts ; mized 97c.a Pork is unchanged; sales of old mess at $19 374. Beef is firm Lard is higher—ia Whisky—Ohio 3742333 New York Stock Market. 27 —Stocks are better. Money iseasy. Tennessee 6's, 99}; Missouri 953; New York Central, 102; Camber'and Coal Company, 313; Erie and and Toledo Rail- DENTISTRY. R. V. SHINN, Gracu-te of the Philadelphia ‘ated hime town, D.C. | <ollege of Dental Surgery, respecifally intorms sitents of Georgeiown and its virimity that he H amongst them forthe purpose of ion. ington st., above Bri¢ge, Gvarge je 25—eo3m* CUMBERLAND COAL i OR SALE BY THE CARGO OK BOLT LOAD by Je Seve COMPAN cA j WILL HOWARD & POOR, Alexaucria, Va. ®y GREENS & SCOTT. Auctioneers. THE POTOMAO RIVER STEAALVAT WS STEAMER ALICE G. PRICE, AMUFL BAKER, LEAVE WASHINGTON AT _6 U°CLOCK A. M., AND AL- jbaaw ON TU a AT 7 O'CLOCK A M =pAY MORNING? for—Manos, Cur riomon, L. sachoduec, Piney Point, Kinsale, Cone. ON PRIDAY MORNINGS for—Chapel Point, Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piuey Point, St. Mary's, ardtowe, Wicomico, Cone. . | ON WEDNESDAY (returning) leave Cone at 4 o’clock a m., for— St. Mary’s, Piney Point, Lovn- Chapel Point ON SATURDAY (retu: ning) lesving Cone at 4 } o'clock id | siguals are made. je 5—1f a.m , for—Kunsale, Piney Poiat, L. Macho >, Ourrioman, Mattox. Hine at the usual landings on the river when By order of the Board : d z JAS. P. SMITH, President. Alexandria, Va., June 1, 1855. connections, STEAMBOATS CONNECTING With cach train of Cars arriv- eee ia Washington or Alexan- | ers THOMA GiNGTON wili make the above ving Weshington at G6a.m for w COLLYERer Orange and Alexandria cars, and connect with” a same train on their nutival. Meals furnished on the beats. The Boaw connect with all the timore. may 17—d trains from Bal- SAM’L GEDNEY, Capt. HAIR WORK. RNAMENTS of Hair, such as Ureceiets, Chut- elains, Chains, Brea-tpin © to Order, of any des ers faithfully atended to. Finger Specimens mey Le seen at my store. No. 330 Pa. av.. Mar H. SEMKEN, between 9th and 10th sta. NEW AND YE tiave now in store the largest assortment W PLAN’ 8 ever offere in this city trom H. let, Navis & Co., tacon & Raven, and Kwy Gaeble & Co.’s celebrated manufactories. Pianos we guarantee, and sel! upon vei y easy OLD PIANOS. = ras. Also, anew Pi no used only afew monthr, which we offer at the low price of @200 cash ; a second- hand Piano, sy Andre Stien, for $75. A very fine second hand. Chickering Piano for sale or rent at a bargain. Ol Pianos taken in exchange for new. Always on hand, Stole, Covers, Violins, Guitars, .ccordeons, Flutes, A Music. &c ke. JOUN r. CLLIB, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, mav 10 bet. Orh and LOrh streets. M. WILLIAN, LADIES’ DRESS AND TRiMMINO STORE, Pa. avenue, between 7th and Sth streets. WILLIAN would respectfully announce to © the Ladies of Washington, that be bas just received froin the Northern cities a complete stock of GOODS, among which may be found— New style french Dress Trimmings Fine French Flowers and Tibands A large lot of Bonnets, in silk, crape, and straw, of the latest patterns And an excelient assorument of handsome Embrai deries ef all kinds Dresses made in the latest Paris fashions at res- soaable | ates. Piuking and Fluting. and Kid Gloves cleaned. Ladies Mantilies, seedy made, and made to order. may 3l—eolm MICHAEL NOURSE, No, 461 Thirteenth street west, Agent for the Mutuel Life Insurance Compa- ay of Har:ford, Conn. HOULD not every man depending for support S on his dail: employment secure for the famil;, in case of his path, by insuring his life, te a certain 1 ying from six to twelve Geltars pay Lancer "or, Sound not the with, If be i re for herself, by ber saving sropettiie te that purpose from 50 cents to (Or, propristion for month. and ap- per fe 21—tawl2w MoE 2 tale—claiming to be, by ir Beott, 50e Abbott's Fistory of Consiance Berbe:t, @ novel, between Wels octavo, G iy Bes ae Jewsbury ‘Senator Brooke and Arch-