Evening Star Newspaper, July 17, 1855, Page 3

G STAR. LOCAL INTELLIG ENCE. eto Councits.—The Beard of Al- Pascoe yesterday at the usualhour. Peti- tions were presented a8 follows, viz: Of Es- ther Hunt by Mr. Pepper; of Isaae Ten Eyck, by Mr. Bayly; of D. A. Storrow, and others, by Mr. Busey; all of which were severally re- ay reported back from the finance committee, the bill from the lower board to in- crease the taxes from 60 to 70 cents on the $100, with a recommendation that it do not pass. The question being put on the third reading of the bill, it was rejected—yeas 0, nays 12. as follows, viz: , Messrs. Dove, Magruder, Bayly, Miller, Brans, Tretler, Pepper, Emery, Houston, Bu- sey. Pearson, and Smith—}2. Me. Pepper reported back from the improve- ments committee, the joint resolution from the lower board, to loeate the western market house on K, between Eighteenth and Nine- teenth streets; and the pimerer being on its third reading, it was debated by Messrs. Magruder and Dove against it, and Mr. Pep- per in ex — op of the history of the said joint resoba * ‘The question in issue being the fitness of the site for the new market house, which was alle; to be unfit, because some seven steps would be required to reach the floor of the market house atone end. It was con- tended by the bd gram the bill, that was a mistake; the floor, as the house w: eontemplated to be built, being, at the highest point, but a foot above the level of the incli- street. It was also urged” by the oppo- nents of the bill, that, as at present located, the removal of the accumulating filth and gar- bage around the building would be greatly fa- cilitated by the sewer that must necessarily be puilt within a hundred feet of it. Mr. Pearson and Mr Smith also addressed the board with reference to this bill, the latter being to any change of the location that might possibly increase the cost of the new market house; though he was desirous, as far as ible, to satisfy in the matter of this lo- eation, the wishes of the residents of the ward, erally. This debate was further continued fy Messrs. Busey aud Houston, in favor of the Leh Emery said that unless the site was changed as proposed, the contractor would demand extra compensation, as it was pro- to give the floor of the building an in- elination, which he did not contemplate in bidding. Mr. Dore objected to permitting the legisla- tion of the board to be fected by the lobbying of the contractor, for his own interest. The said bill was then rejectel—yeas 6, nays 6, as follows: feas—Messrs. Tretler, Pepper, Houston, Busey, and Smith—6 Nays— Messrs. Dove, Magruder, Bayly, Miller, Evans, and Pearson—6. Mr. Evans reported, from the election com- mittee, a resolution declaring Mathew G. Em- ery to be entitled to the seat in the Board from the Fourth Ward, _— in the recent election ; id over temporarily. Ne Smith Seed the petition of Wm. 8. Venable and others for a payement on square 905; and Mr* Dove the petition of P. II. Steig- ruff for the remission of a fine; both of which were referred. ; The lower Board's bill authorizing the curb- stone to be set and footway paved on the north side of F street north, from Twelfth to Twenty- fifth street west, was laid before the Board and Emery, assed. PeThe lower Board’s bill to change the width of the pavements to be laid on the south side of D street north, opposite squares Nos. 572 and 573, was referred. The contested election cases were then taken up, (for a report of the proceedings therein see Washington News column,) and decided in favor of M. G. Emery and 3. C. Busey, holdin; their seats as Aldermen from the Fourth Fifth Wards. At 14 o'clock a. m. the Board adjourned. Common Council.—In the abzence of the President, the Secretary called the Board to order, and announced the first businezs to be the election of a Vice President. Tellers, who were appointed, announced the yote for such office to be as follows : J.T. Clements, 12; Charles Abert, 2; 8. Y. Atlee, I Whereupon Mr. Clements was declared elec- ted, and took the chair. The following petitions were presented and referred : Jaeob King for the remission of a fine ; Jo- seph Stevens and others for improvements on D street ; Hansoa Brown to be paid for paving; William Hughes and others, fora change in the location of the fish market ; John Vanhorne for the remission of a fine ; and Mr. Peters in- troduced a petition, which was not read. Abill from the Board of Aldermen, appro- priating $225 to pay H. Sanders for damages, was referred; as was also bill from same board to grade and pave the alley in square No. 529. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Mr. Clements, from the ways and means committee, reported back the bill requesting the Mayor to carry into effect the act hereto- fore passed to improve Fourteenth street, add- ing thereto another section authorizing the Mayor to borrow $75 to effect the same. An amendment proj by Mr. McCutcheon, framing the bill in different language, but to the same effect, was not agreed to; and the bill, as reported, was passed Mr. Walker, from the improvements com- tuittee, reported a bill to lay the footwalks on D street north, lessening the width from seven- teen to fourteen feet ; passed. Mr. AtLee, from the claims committee, re- _ that provision has already been made y law in regard to the petition of James Car- rico, and the latter had leave to withdraw his papers. tt: AtLee, from the elections committee, transmitted back to the Council the protest of R. B. Owens as not being legitimately before them; and on his motion it was referred to the committee on the eligibility of assessors. Mr. Raff. from the police committee, re- ported a bill repealing certain laws so far as to enable any member of either Board to hold the office of police magistrate. Mr. AtLee spoke in tavor of its passage, and Messrs. Orme and Abert against it. The lat- ter gentleman observed that when in commit- tee he opposed it. and should raise his voice against it now. He thought there were men inthe Seventh Ward fully able to discharge the duties of the office without taking a mem- ber from either board, and he should vote “Fike bil a nd ¢ bill was rejecte a yea and nay vote of $to ll a é Mr. Ball. from the committee on unfinished Mess. reported the bill for the relief of Mrs. B. H Cheever. which was referred to the dl committee efferson, from the special committee, Teperted a draft of rules forthe government of the board. with the resolution to adopt. (The main feature of the new draft isa rule to limit each member's remarks in debate to ten minutes, giving the introducer of a meas- ure five minutes additional to close the debate. A second one made the construction of a rule to be the same which the board had once voted 88 correct.) An amendment offered by Mr. Davis that fifty copies be printed, and the subject laid Over for one week, prevailed. Mr. McCutchen desired to introduce a bill Biving to the Native American nominating Convention of the sixth congressional district of Maryland the use of the ch mber, but Mr. ¢ objected to its introduction. Mr. Boblayer introduced, upon leave, a bill for the construction of pens for the safety of live stock brought to this city for sale; which Was referred The special order for the day was taken up, being 1 xe geueral appropriation bill, which was bey mega by sections t. Urme moved to adjourn, which was not agreed to. ~ - ne Mr. Orne then moved two amendments, one i ‘ucing the compensation t» members of the ardof Aldermen from $1400 to $750; the 2 re reducing the same of this board from rags $1,050; but both amendments were Plame Section of the bill was read without er motious to i = amend until— tion of $1 commons The bovine creatures came in for pretty se- vere denunciation for their piesa snd Gale Ghievous habits, from all of the members but ‘© moved to strike out the appropria- 40 for bulls to run at pode pes ered rofessed himself iend the bulls, If ‘‘rather a friend of eanie and wished to see them well ‘‘pro- The motion to strike out was carriod the consideration of this bill, Mr. Clements introduced a resolution to appoint a committee consisting of the Mayor and one member from each , to superintend the erection of the engine house in the Northern Liberties; which was passed, and J. T. Walk- er was appointed on the part of this Board. The priation bill being again taken up, Mr. Jefferson moved to adjourn; which was lost by a vote of 8 to 11. Mr Jefferson then moved to pone the further consideration of the same for one week; stating that the Board had not, as yet, had sufficient time to carefully examine ‘the bill and he did not wish to vote upon it. Messrs. Lloyd, AtLee and C! lements, thought the bill was correct, and that no objection be- ing made to either item, it was right it should ass. * Mr. Jefferson’s motion was disagreed to— yeas 5, nays 14—and the bill was then passed. The adjourned. Tae Reeatra.—It will be seon by reference to our advertising columns, that the Regatta contest has been extended to the eighth of August, in order to afford more time for the preparations to thatend. The entrances will! closed after Saturday next; and several boats other than those mentioned will probably join in the race, which promises te be of a highly interesting and pleasantly exciting character. Cocrt or Crais.—This tribunal is still en- gaged in admitting attorneys to practice, and in arranging its forms of proceedings. Among other business, the following rule has been read and adopted by the Court : “« When the petitioner cannot state his case with the requisite particularity without an examination of papers in one of the Executive Ramesses, and has been unable to obtain a at examination of such papers on ap- plication, he may file a manuscript petition stating his claim as far as is in his power, and specifying as definitely as he can the papers he requires in order to enable him to state his claim. The Court will thereupon make a special order calling upon the Deyartment for such information or papers as it may deem ne- cessary to be delivered to the Clerk of this Court to be filed in his office. The manuscript petition may then be amended and the amend- ed petition printed and filed, and may occupy upon the docket the place of the original peti- sien.”? Harp Case.—One of our old citizens, well known by us in years past asa hardworking map, ang one who would as soon commit sui- cide as to be guilty of felony, was accused by others of stealing a watch. The old gentlc- man appeared for trial, but the accusers were not present. Upon learning the names of the witnesses, he went for one and carried him be- fore a jusiiee pf the peace, where the witness swore the old gentleman waz not the person he alluded to. The old man was very much hurt by the accusation, not so much, he said, on his own account as on his children and grandchil- dren's. The case was dismissed, of course, but it should be a warning to others to be care ful lest, in their efforts to discover the guilty, they injure the innocent. Criusat Cocrt.—The traverse jury have been discharged until to-morrow. esterday the following named persons were sentenced for riot: John Rollings, six weeks in juil; John Gorman, seven weeks in jail; and Wm. Crane, W. D. Bailey, John Barry, and Tho-. Sullivan, each eight weeks in jail, and all ot them in addition to pay each a tine of one dol- lar. Negro ry John Waugh, for robbing a barber named Jackson, living in Georgetown, of $722, and negro Joseph Hutt alias Williams for procuring fi y dozen eggs under false pre- tences, were each sentenced to two years’ im- risonment, ‘‘ at labor,’ in the penitentiary. Negress Ellen Jackson, tried for an assault, was acquitted. AssauLr.~On faturday, a colored boy, named John Ratcliffe, slave, was arrested by officer Stewart for assaulting another, named Charies Gant. He struck Gant on the breast with a stone, apparently for nocause. Justice Clark held Ratcliffe to security fur peace. The officer had a long and hard race to catch this fellow. But it was useless to attempt escape, though the fugitive’s horse was a good one, and the cart unloaded. Stewart is a “ fast one,”’ and kept close by till the boy jumpe from the cart to find a hiding place. When he set foot on the ground, he was made pris- oner. Serious Caarce.—Julia Lawrence, a good- looking female of about twenty-two years of age, applied to Juste Goddard, yesterday, for a warrant aguinst Sarah Austin, who she charged with stealing her trunk, which she said contained something of value. The war rant was served, and Miss Sarah came for- ward; but there being no proof of a felonious intent, and Sarah being ready to restore the lost articles, the case was dismissed. Contestep Exvectiox.—Tfils afternoon at 4 o'clock, is the time fixed for hearing the par- ties contesting the seats of the incumbent mem- bers of the Common Council from the Fourth Ward, as well as those persons whose votes were rejected at the late municipal election. The proceedings are to be conducted at the City Hall. Arrestgd.—This morning, McK. Dean, in- dicted by the Grand Jury for ‘a high misde- meanor’’ charged, it is said, with the abduc- tion of Emeline Palmer, of Georgetown—was arrested on a bench warrant, and er secu- rity for his appearance at court. The partic- ulars of this affair are given in the George- town letter. AgRESTED.—The col.red man, to whom we alluded yesterday, who, for months past has been obtaining goods from various grocers un der false pretences, was arrested on Monday by officers Handy, Wollard and Boss, and a:- raigned before Justice Smith, who committed him to jail to await the action of the Court. Wasaixeton Hose Company.—James (and not John, as erroneously stated) O'Bryan, Pennsylvania Avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, isthe name of the arti-t engaged in painting the hats of the Hose Cou - pany, a description of which beautiful work appeared in our paper of yesterday. ASSAULT AND Battery.—Jacob Lowe com- mitted an assault and battery on James How- ard, the man who for years has been known to our citizens as a dealer in pies and fruits at the depot and other public places. Lowe was taken before Justice Bates by Officer Wisc, and held to security for peace. J. W. Prayt & Co., 418 Seventh strect, be- tween G and H streets, have handsomely fit- ted up their undertaking establishment, and made arrangements for attending funerals at short notice, furnishing every article necessary to decent interment. Warxinc.—Persons bathing in the canal and certain parts of the river, adjoining the city, are liable to a fine, and ou failure to pay the fine are liable to ten days labor in the workhouse. The police officers are enforcing the law. ! Extension or THE Treasuny.—Yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, a large number ot workmen commenced breaking ground on the southern side of the Treasary building, for the addition thereto, authorized by the la:t Congress. Tart Cory.—Mr. Plant, livingin D street, between Ninth and Tenth streets, has growing in his yard corn fourteen fect two inches high, each stalk bearing seven or eight ears. Tue Centre Marker was plentifully sup- plied with meats and vegetables this morning; the last named at about the same prices as on ay. “wae Returss.—Wm. resign cold, out after hours, fine and costs; Edw. Duckett, do., disorderly, security and costs; John Diggs do., out after hours, workhouse 30 days; W. H. Delany, do., disorderly, security and cost-; Saml. Brown, do., out after hours, 10 stripe=; Jos. Hurst, drank, workhouse 30 daye. To raz Epitor or tHe Srar :—Wm. Rige- way, a lad well known to those who attend our markets, was arrested one day last week and committed to jail by Justice Morsell, on sus- icion of taking a port-monaie, and not steal- ae as represented by you. The boy’s rude- ness and cunning, ther with former acts in market, have fea the le to suspect him, they not knowing that R. wa: a youth of in- been said by the famil: - ; fore, no blawe can be proven ba the officers of fw or an jy else, ashas been insinuated. They have ‘lone their duty to protect the its of citiztne, and this youth should never have been allowed to run a’ farge. The Vignes say the prison is the best place for till they can provide a place in the Lunatie lum. T. June 17—It P —_— GEORGETOWN OORRESPONDENCE. Grorortowx, July 17. 1855. Up to the Present time, we have, as far as possible, avoided making any public notice of the abduction of Miss Palmer from her parents in our city on the night of the 7th instant. But having seen several statements of the af- fair in the newspapers, all of which, we have reasons to believe, were more or less exagger- ated, we have taken‘considerable pains to ob- tain from some of the parties concerned, a full statement of all the circumstances connected with it, as they occurred. And we feel that justice to all concerned, demands that the pub- lie should be put in possession of them, that any false impressions which may have been made, by erroneous reports, may be removed. From the statements of Miss Palmer, and some of the other parties implicated, (which statements were made without any preconcert- ed arrangement wm their part,) it appears that a promise of marriage had been made Miss P. by a youth of our city, some time ago, and they knowing the antipathy of their parents to such an union, in consequence of their youth, determined upon a clandestine marriage. Accordingly, on the night in ques- tion, the young man, incompany with a friend, went to the house of the girl’s father, and suc- ceeded in decoying her off. Soon after they had left the house, they met with McKendree Dean upon the street, (the only person whose name has been used in connection with the ab- duction.) Dean being called by the young man, and requested to assist, as his friend, readily consented, and accompanied them to » house in lerecire sre where the girl was left until about 10 o’clock on Sunday morning. About that time the girl’s lover returned to the house, and informed her in the presence of Dean that he had seen her father; that he knew where she was, and was then in pursuit of her, swearing that he would take her life if he caught her. The girl became alarmed, and her lover being destitute of means. the ar- rangement was then made that Dean should accompany her to Baltimore as a friend and protector, with the express understanding that her lover was to meet them there on Monday morning, while on his way out West, it having been previously understood that he was going there to reside permanently. And so far from the statements being correct that Dean was her lover, ahd that they roomed together in Balti- more as man and wife, the girl positively as- serts that she had never spoken to him until the time before mentioned, and that the whole time she was there, except the night upon which Lad were tees, nen was early in the evening,) she roomed with a female in- mate of the house where she stopped; and upon the night of their arrest she was taken in charge by her father, and remained with him it Lloyd’s Hotel until she returned to her home in company with him, and has not seen vither of the parties since. Prom all these circumstances, a discerning public will conclude with us in the opinion that, the whole ynfortynate affair was more the result of a piece of youthful indiseretion. prompted probably by a desire to appear a little romantic, as well as to get married, than anything else. We are satisiied of this from the fact that, Miss Palmer more than once in our presence asserted that the part acted to wards her by Dean throughout the whole af- fair, was none other than that of a friend and protector, and that no manner of indignity was at any time oftered ja her by him, or either of the others. From these statements of the girl, and some of her abductors, we have not a doubt but the whole distressing (to the fam- ilies of the parties) affair grew out of the childish promises of marriage, the consumma- tion of which wae prevented by the early dis- covery of her absence, and the timely efforts of Mr. Palmer, and the father of the youth. Spectator. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR. Sir: The notice of the abduction of my daughter contained in your Georgetown letter of to-day, (the writer having kindly con- sented to let me see the manuscript,) is the oauly correct one which has yet been given to the public. He has given atrue and plain statement of all the facts as they occurred. And as her father, I feel that I owe him a debt of gratitude for having voluntarily placed the matter before the public in its true light, and thereby removed from the public mind apy false impressions which may have been made by erroneous statements calculated to ruin the reputation of my child. AuBerT Patuer. Georgetown, D. C., July P7, 1855. a U> Don't do it!—The stomach was not tended for an apothecary’s shop. Don’t use physic nor any weakening internal medicine at this hot season especially. For all local disorders and Rheumatism where Prof. Chas. DeGrath’s ELEC- TRIC OIL from Philadelphia, can reach the case it hasa direct and specific action, and does not im- pair any function of the body like all internal med- icines. Many of these remedies profess to cure all things, but the‘ Electric Oil’’ does not. Sold by Druggists. N. B.—Keep the bottle well corked. Rub quick ly. iy 7-3 ii Letter from Hon. John Minor Botts, of Virginia. Ricumonp, July 9, 1855. Messrs. Wm. 8. Beers & Co : Gents—Consider- ations of duty to the afflicted alone prompt me to send you this voluntary testimonial to the great value of “Carter’s Spanish Mixture,” for that almost incurable disease, Scrofula. Without being disposed or deeming it necessary to go into the iculars of the case, I can say that the astonishing results that have been pro- duced by the use of that medicine on a member of my own family, and under my own observation and ‘superintendence, after the skill of the best physicians had been exhausted and all the usual remedies had failed, fully justify me in recom- mending its use to all who may be suffering from that dreadful malady. Ido not mean to say that it is adapted to all constitutions. or that it will afford the same relicf in all cases; for, of course, I can know nothing about that—but of what I have seen of the effects, I would not hesitate to use it, in any and every case of Scrofula, with persons for whom I felt an interest, or over whom J could exercise influence or control. Respectfully, yours, Jno. M. Botts. WANTS. OUSE WANTED —A GOOD Farm House wanted. Apply at this office. y 7- * y wx TED—A WOMAN (GERMAN PRE- ferred) to do the work of a small family. In- quire of JAMES OWNER, A street north, betw Sth and 6th streets east. jy itt ANTED—A NUMBER OF HORSES TO pasture. The pasture is excellent, and has plenty of shade and water. Terms, tive dollars rmonth. Enquire at Tennallytown for TRU E- MAN 8. JONES. dy 17-31" ANTED—A SECOND-HANDED IRON Safe, fire proof. Apply to opie ie MASSEY, jy Mee 48 Thirteenth street v= RENT, A HOUSE, contain- ing ten or twelve rooms, situated between Sth and [2th streets west, and Pennsylvania ave- nue and G streets north. Possession to be given prior to September, Address Box 623 City Post Office. jy Li—eost* ANTED—EVERYBODY TO KNOW that they can get a lot 24 feet front by 130 feei deep, for the low price of LAA Pc amouth without interest. Apply at the Union Land Office 7th street, above “ellows’ Hall. ap 23—3m JOHN FOX, Sec. BOARDING. FOTICE.—FOR RENT—PARLORS AND IN ‘Chambers, with board. Also, table and tran- sient board, with a bathing room and shower baths, and every attention to render it most agree- to 4 eee Mrs. P. G. MURRAY. Corner Pennsylvania ayenue and 4 ap 3—3m ARD, &c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street, to: AUCTION SALES. Fer REN’ ELL FURNISHED No. 474 H Sires beweafon, : i * 10th streets. "erms moderate. Jy 17—eo8t R RENT—A NEATLY Pt: HED two-story Brick House, ina desinile sig. borhood, near the War Department. Toa Tespon- sible tenant the rent will be moderate. The owner ved = age tee adi Sate the family if con- jent. juire 0. street. south between 1sth-and 19the jy trate Fo SALE—THAT LARGE AND WELL- built Frame Dweliing House, with a brick it, No. 416, situated on the cast side of 6th street, between F and G, containing 10 rooms, with porch and pantry in the rear. For terms, which will be easy, aj ply to CHARLES : sf OOD, 448 Ninth street, between E and F sts. Jy 17—eott ee OR ee ee eee 0 LET—A COMFORTABLE BRICK Dwelling, in good order, containing 8 rooms, situated on the west side of 6th street west, betw” G and H streets north. Rent $15 month. Ap- ply to J. C. MCKELDEN, Jy 17—eo03t* No. 416 F street north. For SALE—ON LIBERAL TERMS, A new two-story brick House, containing six rooms and cellar, No. 355 Thirteenth pomeonig Seog north L street and Massachusetts avenue. For particulars enquire on the premises, or of W.H. ae ae 336 Thirteenth street. ly 17 eS ee ee OR RENT A TWO-STORY BRICK Dwelling on H street, near 18th street, No. 276, pleasantly situated, with a fine enclosure and con- venient outbuildings, furnished or unfurnished. Apply at the premises. jy 16—t¢ For REF T—A BRICK HOUSE, containing six rooms, situated on the south side of Mas- sachusetts avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. For terms apply at No. 454 Thirteenth street, be- tween E an jy 16—3t* OR RENT—A TWO-STORF AND ATTIC Brick House on H street, between 12th and and [3th streets, containing eight rooms and cel- lar is for rent. Enquire of J. W. BARKER, on H street, next to the Lutheran Church. Jy 16—eotf ee OR REN T—A TWO-STORY FRAME House, with basement, situated on Prospect Hill, Georgetown, commanding a beautiful view of the Potomac river. Apply to T. O. Donnoghue near the Catholic Church, or R. H. Trunnel, No. ase street, Georgetown, D. C. Jy ee OR RENT—A THREE-STORY HOUSE, With basement, on I street, between 6 and 7th south side, newly put in complete order from top to bottom, with $ rooms Splendid yard 120 feet deep to a thirty feet alley, well » cowhouse, &c. For terms apply to CHARLES KEENAN, | Collector for Gas ompany | or Mrs. MARY ANN NALLY, corner of 91) and G streets. Rent will be $200. Jy H—3t* OR SALE—A LOT ON CAPITOL HILL. containing 12,500 feet. It can be divided into halves. Enquire of E. F. QUEEN, 7th street, near the Northern Market. jy 1—2w $$$ $$$ OR RENT —A handsomely furnished House near the Public Department is offered for rent. Toa responsible tenant the rent will he moderate. The House contains a bath room and gas fixtures. Enquire oy the premises, No. 270 H street. jy 5—Im* OR RENT.—THE BUILDING ON D ST., near the corner of Twelfth, is for rent, either H in part, or whole. Apply at the Star office. je 20—tf Se OR SALE—A SMALL FRAME HOUSE |} and Lot, No. 50 Louisiana avenue, Washing- ton. it presents a rare opportunity to a person | wishing to make a good investment. If not sold soon it will be for reat. | Also, a three-story Brick House and Lot, No. 57 re ie street, Georgetown, Lot 26 feet front by 160 feet deep; will be sold low and on a long credit. WAN TED—A few shares of Georgetown Build- ing Association Stock. Apply, to 1. K. LUNDY, No. 128 Rridge street, Georgetown; or No. 400 E street, Washington. je2i—tt Fo RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with Board. Also, Table and Transient Board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. ap9—tf OMES FOR ALL.—BEAUTIFULLY AND healthily located Buiiding Lots, 24 feet front by 130 deep, on graded streets, can, until sj ring, be bought at the exceeding low price of $75, pay- | able $3 per month. ‘Title indisputable. Union Land Office, Seventh street, above Odd | Fellows’ Hall. JOHN FOX, Secretary. jan 9—6m i BRILLIANT SA H | J hase lovers of this beautiful and entertaining | sport are hereby informed that the subscriber | contemplates getting up,on the sth of August,a_ | GRAND REGATTA. ‘Two chased Etruscan Silver Goblets will con- stitute the prizes. The most valuable to be award- ed to the most rapid boat in the race. The next best to bear off the second premium. The match is to be between boats belonging to Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Boats having decks over 25 feet are ineligible toentry. The proprie- tors of boats must bear in mind ‘that they cannot enter any boat not owned in the above places at this time. | Many boat owners are now preparing for the | Sport totake place on the8th August, and. from the | apparent interest taken, it promises to be one of | the most entertaining and recherche affairs ever | before offered to the lovers of boat chasing in this city. The following craft have already entered for the contest : KNOW NOTHING. WILL WATCH, (the light-heeled craft that bore off the pitcher last season triumphantly.) SKIMMER. MARTHA. GENERAL JACKSON. A large and beautiful steamer will be chartered for the occasion, in order to afford all who desire to witness this beautiful sail an opportunity to be- hold all its various incidents. Owners of boats, and others, desiring to enter their craft, or learn the manner and intention of the Regatta, or terms of entry, can be gratified in any manner by calling at the City Restaurant, cor- ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 13th street. Fort Washington will be the distance designed by the undersigned and returning to the point of starting. Price of entry to depend upon the aw mber of con- testants. WM. L. JONES, City Restaurant, cor. Pa. av. and 13th st. je W—2awtt DE “ IR. V. SHINN, Graduate of the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery, respect. fully informs the residents of George- town and its vicinity that he has loca- ted himself amongst them for the purpose of prac- tising his profession. Office 121 Washington st., above Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C. je i2m&eolm* V HILE MANY OF OUR MERCHANTS are complaining of dull times and tell us they have more clerks than customers, G. FRANCIS, {90 Seventh street, is rapidly selling off every thin; in the Way of once tra! Hardware, and al- ways gets the money. He thinks the times are certainly improving. The truth is, he sells low, and the people are beginning to understand it. If good articles, low prices, and every effort to please will suit purchasers, he is determined that his customers shall be satistied. jy w JORDAN'S WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, {*REDERICK COUNTY, VA.—Opened on the 15th of June. From Baltimore, Wash- ington or Cumberland in earl: momningtrains Af to Harper’s Ferry, thence by Winchester: Railroad to Stephenson's depot; from depot 13 miles in coaches to Springs in time to dine same day. Rice’s cotillon band engaged. Sulphur baths. Medicinal effects of water well known. E. C.& R. M. JORDAN & BRO. jy 6—eo6w WATCHES. gt received, a large assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen’s tne GOLD WATCHES of every size, style and_ manufacture. The above is by far the best and cheapest ever offered to our customers. M. W. GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and lvth sts. je2i—tt ATTENTION, COAL CONSUMERS. V E are now discharging Coal from vessels, and will be for the next three weeks. All per- sons Wisbing to lay in their winter supply would do well to give us a call, as we are determined to sell as cheap, and on as good terms as any other dealers. Our coal is of the best quality, both White and Red Ash, suitable for Furnaces, Stoves | and Ranges. WASHINGTON & KEYS, Corner 14th and C streets, near Canal. jy 13-F,S&eott COAL! COAL! THE undersigned is pre, to deliver COAL of the best quality, at $6 50 per ton. H. C. HARROVER, 3d street, 3d door south of Pa. avenue. Jy 3—1m LAND WARRANTS. AND Warrants wanted at the ys tates by KELLER & McKENNEY, 15th street, opposite the Treasury. * ERLAND COAL.—For sale by the OREO ME Nee OE by. OWARD & POOR. Je 25—eomt BP slerandris, Va. | most rapidly improving part of the | jy 16—a | at the Saloon over Farnham’s Bookstore, I shall | the subscriber will sell | subdivision of square numbered 38, fronting on ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. Bo iittuc of an order of the » Court of THE EVENING STAR. le diesen FRIDAY the tany of fay, fae: | ~ PreSlavery Grnvention ie c= ic : a . ati0ovclock a. m., if fair, ifnot, on the next fair P le in day thereafter, at Fllaville, near .the| Sr. Lovis, Mo., July 17.—The Pro-ala residence of Douglas Vass, deceased, ALL THE Convention met at Lexington on the peop 4 ® large number of delegates were present. After a temporary organization, Senator Atchison and Col. Doniphan were called on to address the Convention, but declined. Others addressed the mecting in favor of the establish- ment of slavery in Kansas by all lawful means. The Convention was Permanently organised by the election of Col. W.T Wood as Presi- dent. Resolutions were introduced esting Legisleture of Missensh te pam aot i = upon and discriminating against the Products of Massachusetts, Vermont and Michigan. President Shannon of the University, ad- dressed the convention, setting forth the bible arguments in favor of slavery. His speech was ultra and inflammatory, and created mach excitement. Some of the resolutions were strongly objected to. The Convention was still sitting at the last accounts PERSONAL ESTATE left by him at the time of his death, consisting of 35 shares of Stock in the Bank of Washington, D. C., and a large quantity of House! and Kitchen Furniture. The household Farniture is nearly new, bas been purchased but a short time, is of the most modern and fashionable style, has been selected with considerable taste, and those desirous of pur- —“e are particularly requested to attend the Terms: For all sums of and.under $10 cash; all sums above that amount six months credit will be — With notes, with approved security, bear- ing interest from the day of sale. Adm’re.t.., of Baga TEPHEN, cute. Jy 12—eots **” es By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. | ga HOUSE AND LOT on Ath street, between Massachusetts avenue and I street north, at Auction.—On FRIDAY, the 20th instant, we shall sell, at 6% o'clock p.m..a good Frame House and Lot, situated on Fourth street west, between Massachusetts avenue and 1 street, (the flag will designate the house.) Title indisputable. Terms : One fourth cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, Jy 16—n Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY on G, near 15th street, at Public Sale.—On FRIDAY afternoon, July 0th, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall’ sell parts of Lots 12 and 13, in square 142, fronting 45 on north G, between 18th and 19th streets west, running back 68 feet, with the improvements, consisting of a two-s' and attic brick dwelling house, containing in thirteen rooms. property is very desirably situated for a vate residence. Title indisputable. Terms: One fifth cash; residue in 1,2, and 3 years, satisfactorily secured, bearing i 3 J.C. McGUIRE, jy 16—a Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY on the Island at Auction.—On WEDNES- DAY, the 25th instant, we shall sell. at 6 o’clock P m., in front of the premises, of Lot No.1 in Square 463, having a front of 51 feet on Vi avenue, running back LI! feet to south C . with the improvements, which are two good brick and one frame House. The brick houses contain six good and conveniently arranged rooms and kitelen each. They will te sold separate. The above described property is handsomely lo- cated on Virginia avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, and presents many inducements to persons wishing to make a good obigesieg! ee it is in the sland. Title indisputable. Terms ~- One-third cash; the balance in 6 and 12 — for notes bearing interest from the day of the sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. NTINUATION SALE OF H. N. BAR- low's Collecti of Oil Paintings.—On TUESDAY afternoon, July 17th, at 4% o'clock Steamer Burnt. PamLavetrmia, July 17th.—The splendid steamer Johu Stevens, belonging to the Cam- den and Amboy Line. was destroyed by fire at 2o’clock this morning, while lying at White Hill Landing, below Bordentown. The entire woodwork was burnt, but the hull being of iron is probably not much damaged. She was the largest and most expensive boat on the river, and was built in 1846. The ori- gin of the fire is unknown. Six Persons were sleeping on the boat, of whom the pilot, one deck hand, and chamber-maid are known to have beensaved. Three others, including the cook and stewart, are missing, and are sup- posed to have jumped overboard. The Tucker Explosion Provipence, July 17.—Henry M. and Jobn Tucker have been arrested upon the charge of blowing wp their father’s house with gun- powder. imperiling the lives of the family. Liquor Decision. New York, July 17.—Recorder Smith this morning decided that ales, beers, wines, and Spirits that had paid duties could be sold in any quantity to any citizen Arrests for Violation of the Neutrality Laws. Burraxo, July 17.—Three men, including an English recruiting officer, have been ar- rested for recruiting men for the Crimean War Yellow Fever at New Orleans. New Orveans, July 16.—The deaths last week were 187, including 44 from yellow fever. Baltimore Markets. Battmwore. July 17.—Flour is dull. Sales of 100 bbis. Howard street at $10. New City” Mills was offered at $9.75 without buyers. Wheat has declined 10 a 5c. White $2 & $2.20. Red $2 a2.20. White corn $1.02 a sell, without reserve, the Paintings remaining un- sold from the sale ou the 13th instant, consisting of about oue hundred rare and beautiful specimens of art, by ancient and modern masters. Also, about 1.00 beautiful Engravings, purchased at the sale of the late E.D. Ingrabam’s collection. Catalogues will be ready for delivery on the morning of the sale. ‘The sale will be continued by gaslight until the whole is disposed of. ‘Terms: $100 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 9 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. $1.04. Yellow 96 2 68c. Oats 48 a 55c. . JAS. C. McGUIRE, — jy 44 Auctioneer. New York Markets. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IPRUSTEE's SALE OF BUILDING LOT near the Circle.-—On WEDNESDAY af- ternoon, July 18, at 6% o'clock, on the mises, at public auction, to the highest bidder, by virtue of a deed of trust record- ed in liber J.A.S. No 78, folios 86, &c., one of the land records of Washin; in the District of Columbia, Lot numbered 17, of Isaac Polluck’s New York, July 17.—Cotton is unsettled. Flour lower—Sales of 6,000 bbls. at $8.56a $9 58; sales of 500 bbls. Southern at $10.75. Wheat ts lower; sales of 3,000 bushels Western white at $2.50. Pork is unsettled ; sales of 800 bbis. mess at $19.12. Beef firm. Whisky easier; sales of 200 bbis. at 404. north L street, between 23d and 2th sts. west. ‘Terms, $150 cash; residue in 6 and 12 months, With laterest, satisfactorily secured THOS. J. FISHER, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. New Orleans Markets. New Orieans.July 16.—Cotton has declined te. with sales of 1,500 bales middling 10al0dc. Bacon—sides 10c., shoulders 8$c jy 2—eoads By C. W. BO .ER, Auctioneer. SALE OF A VALUABLE LOT at Au \ On FRIDAY afternoon, July 20th, at 6 + I shall sell, on the premises. part of Lot No.7, in uare No. 238, fronting 35 feet 2 inches on north treet. between U3th and Mth streets west; depth 120 feet to a 30 foot alley Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, with notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. C. W. BOTELER, Jy 14—eo&ds Auctioneer, By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. of fhe STEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE AND Beautifully situated Building Lot on Third street west, between Pa. avenue and C street.—By virtue of a deed in trust, bea date on the Sth day of Feb: , 1853, and re- corded in Liber J. A. 3S. No. 52, folios 302, 303, 304, the subscriber will sell at public sale, on Stock Market. New Yors, July 16.—Stocks are lower and money nominal. Sales of Erie Railroad 524; Cumberland Coal Company, 29; Reading Rail- road, 92[; Canton, 26]; New York Central Railroad, 1013; Delaware and Hudson, 32; U. S. 6's "68, 1204. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ANDSOME BUILDING LOT AT AUC- tiom.—On THURSDAY afternoon, July 19, o’clock, on the ses, L sball sell part of No. 10, in Square 4*1, fronting 17 feet on Sth street west, between M and N streets north, and running back 93 feet 4 inches. This lot is handsomely situated with the grade, and is wer desirable for building purposes. Title indisputable Terms: One-third cash; residue in three and at6 WEDNESDAY afternoon, August Ist, 1555, at | six months, satisfactorily secufed bearing interest. 5x ttarreaal 2 m., on the premises, Lot No. 11, in AS Cc. McGUIRE, reservation No. 11, fronting 25 feet on Third street Auctioneer. jy7—a By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneer. LDMSE® AT AUCTION.—On THURSDAY the 19th instant, we shall sell, at 4 o'clock p. m, a large lot of Lumber, ingen the Govern ment square immediately north of the west Capi- tol Gate, and near Penusylvania avenue, consist- of Joist, Silling. Scantling, Boards. ‘erms : $25 and under cash ; over that amount acredit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. GREEN & SCOTT, jy 17-4 Auctioneer. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. (PuREe NEW THREE-STORY BRICK Houses in the Northern Liberties, at Pablic Sale.—On TUESDAY afternoon, Jul) wth, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall Lots 2 and 3, in Norman’s subdivision of square No 309, fronting on 9h street west, at the corner of N street north, running back 94 feet § inches to a 10 fret alley, with the improvements, consisting of three new three-story brick Dwelling Houses, with back buildings, containing 7 rooms each, with wood sheds, &c. The comer building has a store attached which is now occupied as a grocery, and is doing a first rate business. Terms : One-third cash ; residue in 6, 12, 98 and 24 months, satisfactorily secured, i interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE jyv-4a Auctioneer. 373) IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES. (373 One Dollar's worth of Goods for 75 cents! S we contemplate enlarging and otherwise im- ving our store, we will commence from this and continue until the —— August next (at which time the improvement is to com- Senne to sell our ve and beautiful assortment of Lawns, Tissues, , Gentlemen's and “re ‘wear, and in fact our entire stock of SUM- MER GOODS at greatly reduced prices for cash We have also on hand a complete assortment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Summer Gaiters and Fancy Shoes, which we are peor to sell at least 25 per cent. less than our usual prices. Persons wishing to save money would do well ‘ive us a call as they may confidently rely on ning GREAT BARGAINS West, between Pennsylvania avenue and C street north, by 150 feet deep. to a 35 feet alley. ‘The above property is eligibly situated in a most desirable part of the city, rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a rare opportunity to persons desiring to build or invest. ‘Terms cash ; and if not complied with in three days after the sale the pores. will be resold, at the risk and expense of the purchaser, upon one week's notice. All conveyancing at the expense of haser. CHARLES $8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, jy 12—eo&dds Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT on 7th, be- tween H and I streets at Awction —On THURSDAY, the 19th instant, we shall sell, at 6 o’clock p. m., in front of the premises, a handsome building Lot, situated on the east side of Seventh street west, between H and I streets north, having a front of 47 feet 10 inches, running back to an out- let to a wide alley, 100 feet. It will be divided in lots to suit purchasers or together. The above described property is on an elevated situation, and considered very desirable for any kind of business purposes, being nearly opposite the wagon yard, in the most business part of 7th street. Title indisputable Terms: One-fourth cash ; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for _— sghtey Syreary oe A deed given and a of trust taken. - GREEN & SCOTT, jy 13—a Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. yarvanie BUILDING LOT on 19th st. west at Auction.—On TUESDAY, the 17th instant, we shall sell, in front of the premises, at 8% o'clock p-m., Lot No. 1, in eee No. 124, having a front on 19th st. west of 59 feet ¢ inch, running back 155 feet 10 inches, between north D street and New York avenue, containing over 9000 uare feet. “Sritle indisputable. Terms: One-third cash ; balance in 3,6, and 9 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of the sale: A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT. to ol jyli—a ‘Auctioneers. R. B. HALL, By \ & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ae eee By GREEN . jy 13—eo2tw : 5 . ALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIM- — : ‘ J reved Property at Auction.—On WED- THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR NESDAY, the Ith inst., we shall sell, in front of the premises, at 6 o'clock p. m., part of Lot No. 14, in Square No. 455, having a front of 28 feet six inches on north G street, running back 121 feet 3 inches to a wide alley, between 6th and 7th streets west, improved by two brick Houses, 14 by 313g feet, each one story. Terms: $500 cash ; $1,100 payable in monthly instalments of $30 per month, without interest ; the balance a credit of 6 and 12 months for notes bearing interest, the purchaser to give notes forthe deferred payments, properly secured. Also, at 7 o'clock same evening, we shall sell, in front of the premises, Lots Nos. 3 and 4. in Davidson’s subdivision of Square No. 161, having a front of 28 feet each on north L street, running 130 feet att wide hen fi Title table. Terms: ‘One-third cash; the balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of sale. deed given and a deed of trust taken. x st GREEN & SCOTT, jyea Auctioneers SPRINGS AS= now — for the reception of Company, and in a far more attractive on th than they ever have been. tion inst them A gross misre; ished in the ersbury Intelll- gencer and itimore Sun to the effect that they SE ene ——— to an ir- res) le source unworthy " his per to state that’ there is no shadow of foundation for it. The subscriber trusts that he will not be made the victim of such malignity; and the respectable journals which have — currency to the rumor by contesting © to ~ ae ee base the PONALEX. BAKER, jy 32m = UTTER & KAHLERT, RTIsTs. FRESCO, rere description of ORNAMEN PAI Orders left with Baldwin and N. , Arebi- tects, corner Penn. avenue and 11th will be prompuy attended to. jy ime BANKING HOUSE OF PAIRO & NOURSE, OPPOSITE UNITED STATES rencnageo-e Bonne: STOCKS, AND OTHER 8! - TIES, Purchased and Sold. inert, ot Ge rate of six percent per annum, allowed on oT as left days or longer. and aL A CARD. A huge firm of Williamson & having been dissolved, the unders! remain at the old stand, northwest corner of E and 12th tro! so liberal! ‘on the Sy yer?" pHos. Ww. OSGODBY.