Evening Star Newspaper, July 24, 1855, Page 3

7 EVENING ST LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. City Counctts.—In the Board of Aldermen, the Chairman (Mr. Clarke) laid before the Board a Mayor’s communication covering one from the commissioner of the western sec- tion of the canal, asking for an appropriation of $250 for the repair thereof ; relerred to the ¢ mmittee on the canal. Mr. Dove —— the petition of Robert Earle and others, for a pavement on the west side of Twenty-first street, between F and I streets ; referred to the improvements commit- tee. Mr. Marks presented the ition of Wm. Guinand, for refundi, ee paid for a ; referred to the cian committee. Mr. Houston re back from the finance committee, a bill thorizing a special tax fund and a transfer from the surplus fund. The bee being on its third reading— Mr. Bayly opposed the said bill, as it pro- posed to use for Corporation purposes money which was practically in the Keeping of the Corporation on trust; it not being the property of the Corporation, but of persons whose prop- erty has been sold for taxes. A debate on this bill then took place between Messzs. Houston and Pepper for it, and Mr. Bayly against it. It was read a third time and assed : On motion of Mr. Houston, the bill reported by him from the joint committee on the Wasi - jngton and Alexandria Railroad for permission for the extension of the said railroad from the foot of the Long Bridge to the Baltimore and Ohio depot and to the Washington city canal, was taken up. Mr. Houston proposed an amendment pro- viding for the laying of a rail traek of this road from its terminus on the canal at Seventh street along the canal to Fourteenth street west. After conversation between Mr. Dove, urging the necessity of amending the billso as to com- pel the railroad — to lay the track at such distance from the wharves as the Mayor may designate, and Mr. Houston, suggesting that the company would make no objection to this additional provision in the bill, Mr. Pear- son explained that under the charter the com- pany would have no right to lay the rails within eighty feet of the water edge of the wharves. Mr. Houston then mored- to amend bis bill so as to meet the suggestions of Mr. Dove, which being agreed to, the said bill was duly assed : Mr. Pepper reported back, from the im- provement committee, a bill to change the width of the pavement on south D street oppo- site squares 572 and 573 to fourteen feet. and repealing the former act with reference to the said pavement ; passed. Mr. Busey reported back with an unfavora- ble recommendation, a bill to amend the act organizing the police system of the city. the aid amendment being te repeal the provision of the law requiring police magistrates to reside in the wards jor which they serve in that ca- pseity; third reading refused. Mr. Smith offered a joint resolution author- izing Messrs. Rivers and Derious to exhibit their cireus on Centre market square, the s jeint resolution being accompanied by a peti- tion in its favor from sundry citizens; passed— yess 10. nays 1—~(Mr. Busey.) Mr. Pepper repurted back from the improve- ments committee a bill providing for the grad- ing and paving of the alley in square 570; passed Mr. Pearson reported. from the claims com- mittee, a bill for the relief of Ten Eyck and Palwer, appropriating $300 for them; laid ou the table until Monday next. Mr. Busey offered a joint resolution fixing 6 p- m., of Monday, July 30, for the two Boards 2 mvet in joint meeting to elect police magis- assed iller offered a resolution directing the police committee to examine into and report the defects of the present arrangements for lighting the streets with gas, and to inquire and report why the streets are not lighted after midnight, and what it will cost the corpora- tion and the government to keep the streets lighted some hours later. Mr. Miller advocated this resolution, ex- piaining that in dark nights. when the moon sets, before midnight. and always after mid- night, the city is in darkness, which should not be Mr. Busey moved the reference of this re20- lation to « select committee After conversational debate on this bill in which Messrs. Pepper and Miller participated, the motion of Mr. Busey was not agreed to, and then the said resolution was passed. Mr. Magruder introduced a resolution re- questing the Mayor to inquire of the corpora- tion physician tor the Fourth Ward, wh-ther he retused to attend a poor man named Thos- Creagher who feil from the fourth stury of a house on one day last week, and resides on aquare No. 527; and if so, the reasons fur his eaid refusal. Mr. Pearson was opposed to the passage of this resolution; thinking it proper that the men should make his compiaint directly to the Mayor Mr Magruder explained that the man was now net in a condition to make a complaint His friends, however, were i ing against the physician in question. His proposal was te give him an oppurtunity to viudicate him- self; resolution passed . Mr. Marks reported back from the public ymmittee, a biil creating the office of Superintendent of the Public Schools, to be filled by election by the public school trustee, the salary attached to the office to be $1,000 Atter debate between Messrs. Busey for $1,000, and Bayly, Pepper, and Smith for a larger compeus« u ior the superin- pper moved to strike out 31.000 and insert in lieu thereof $1,900; not agreed to, yeas 6, nays 7—as follows Yeas—Messrs wee Gaweedy paver, Smith, and Clarke. (President)— Nays—Dove, Mugruder, Evans, Tretler, Houston, Busey, and Pearson—7. Mr. Smith moved to make it $1,400, but Subsequently withdrew the motior Mr. Bayly moved to make it $1,200 Mr. Clarke moved to ameud the amendment by udding a clause providing that the said su- tintendent shall not engage in any other usiness ; agreed to. The amended amendment being next agreed to, us amended, the said bill was passed. The joint resolution requiring the joint com- mmittee to attend sts of the corpo- ration Lefore Con; ertain ameud ments to the election law, was taken up and referred to the police committee. Mr. Evans moved w recousider the vote by whieh the bill from the lower Board to change the site of the First Ward warket-house had been rejected. Mr. E. said he had been enlied on Ly citizens of the ward, who assured him that the change proposed was desired by & ma- dority of the ward. y Mr Dove said that he knew the partics well Who had made such representations to Mr. E In the first piace, he knew that the leader in making them was a property holder coutiga- ous to the place proposedeto be occupied by the building. He conceived that it woull be unjust to the higher bidders fir the work to make this change without again poeals for the work. If such prop: Vertised for, much of the inducements for the change would be done away with. The dele- gations in both Boards from the ward were op- posed to the proposed change, and they were the best judges of the proper location. — Mr pom also opposed the motion of Mr. Evans at some length ; not reconsidered— yeas 5, nays 7. . Mr. Busey was thea appointed by the chair & committee of one, to superintend on the part of the board the ereetion of the Fifth Ward market house Mr. Smith presented a petition of Duke and Meechlin, for the remission of a fine; referred laims committee. re ill from the finance committee, providing for the payment of interest on over drafts was taken up and passed. . 4 A lower board’s joint resolution making the Slayor and one member of each board a com- mittee to superintend the erection of the North- ro Liberties engine house, was passed. The board then adjourned. Common Counctl—The Board met at the Bsus! hour The foliowing petitions were presented and referred'—Petition of John Trader for the re- miscion of a fine: Ulysses Ward for permission te set a curhstone pa between 8th aud 9th Mreets | J. Reppet for the paving of footwalk on square 905; Robert Devereux for the xe- mission of J. Apler for the same. Mr. Clements, from the w and uieans committee, a bill} @ tax of 5 reported cents w the $100 valuo of proporty, to be devoted to of shoals the Mr. AtLee, from the committee on re- adversely upon the petition of John an Horne. . Also, from the same committee, a bill to pay to Henry Saunders $425, for the expense of replacing the wall, steps, coping, &c., of his remises on K street which were destroyed yy the alteration of the grade of said street. Laid over. . Mr. AtLec, from the committee on elections, submttted a written report in rd to the contested seats from the Fourth Ward, con- cluding as follows : “In conclusion, therefore, your committse beg leave to bon Coe they believe the late election to have been conducted in all re: in accordance with the requisitions of the city euarter, and the laws enrcted in pursuawe thereof; that the commissioners of election in the Fourth Ward discharged their duty on that oceasion justly and uprightly; and that the entire proceedings, up to the final procia- mation of the Mayor, were legal, lar, and respectfully submit the following resolution, recommend its adoption.’ The resolution declared A. McD. Davis, J. T. Clements, and John Ball justly entitled to their seats in this Board as representatives from the Fourth Ward. Mr. Jefferson wished to state that the pro- tests of the contestants from the Fourth Ward were handed to him to present to the Board, and that he had not appeared before the com- mittee as an advocate, as he might have been called upon to act as judge upon the issue. He had called upon one of the contestants. and was informed by him that he supposed that the affidavits and other papers which were used in the Board of Aldermen would also be used in this Board. Mr. J. then proceeded to read a letter which he had received from J. A. Kennedy, when Mr. Davis objected to the further reading as being insulting and disre- spectful to the Board. Thechairman (Mr. Lloyd) stated the reading was out of order. . Mr. Jefferson was afterwards permitted to read the letter; as follows : Wasuinetox, July 23, 1855. Sim: As you are the member through whom the petitions of myself and colleagues, viz: Noble Young and John L. Clubb, have been —— tothe Board of Common Council, therefore consider it to be my daty, after consultation with my colleagues on the sub- : ibe and from what has transpired in the rd of Aldermen, on the petitions of Gideon and Fitzpatrick, there is but little hope that justice will be done in our cases. However, if the opposition have any desire to give the subject a fair investigation—the evidence is within their reach—it may be found in the Board of Aldermen, where it was filed in the case of Jacob Gideon. The evi- dence is there produced by affidavits, to the number of at least 55 legal votes, which were offered for us, besides many from the list pre- sented by Thomas C. Donn, Esq., one of the commi thrown out of the ballot-box on the 4th day of June last. In our opinion, there now remains nothing more to be done by us. we are justly entitled to our seats as mem- hers of the Board of Common Council, and shail leave the matter with our friends to du as they think fit. Yor myself. and in behalf of my colleagues. I subseribe myself, Very respectfully. your obedient servant J. A. Keyyepy. ToF. Jefferson, of the Board of Common Coun- cil, eity of Washington. Mr. Jefferson, in closing. offered a resolu- tion requesting the loan of all the papers on file in the Board of Aldemen relating to the contested election of Aldermen in the Fourth and Fitth Wards. Mr. AtLee objected, on a point of order, that the resulution offered by the committee was before the board, and had the priority The chair stated that such was the case. Mr. Jefferson moved to suspend the report of the committee for a short time, to have the sense of the Board taken oa his resolation ; which was as follows: Resolved, That the Seeretary he directed to request, in behalf of this Board, from the Board of Ald-gnen, the loan of all the affida- vits presented io that board in relation to the late election in the Fourth Ward The motion to suspend the rules for the con- sideration of this resolution, was lost Mr. Abert stated that as the committee fessed the utmost fairness, it would reflect a higher degree of pease upon them if they would consent tu the production of the papers desired the committee, and should be allowed. Mr Abert then moved to lay the report upon the table for one week, with a view that these pa- pers may be obtained and shown. Mr. AtLee stated be was willing to efford every opportunity to all who would treat, the board and committee respectfully, but to per- sons who insulted them he did ‘not feel willing to extend any courtesy. Mr. Walker, although he despised the char- acter of one of the contestants, was willing to ive additional time. Mr. Fuller, as one of the committee. stated that he thought that the parties had had time evough to prove their claims if they could, and everything they done was entirely fair and well disposed towards the contestants. He did not think more time ought to be allowed, and desired to bave the matter settled to- night. r. Jefferson had no personal interest in the event, but acted upon the views of Mr. Ken- nedy, who wished a thorough investigation. Mr. AtLee was opposed to any further being allowed them. Why did not the parties appear before the committee and ask for a post- ponement’ We were waiting for them, and would have granted it. Mr. Abert then stated if the gentleman really thought that the parties knew the pa- pers presented in the upper board were not in the possession of the committee, he would with- draw his motion Mr. AtLee stated that there was nothing said about these papers in the memorials of the contestants. Mr. Jefferson stated that in conversation with Mr. Kennedy, he (Mr. J.,) told him that papers presented to one Board were not taken to the other, and that Mr. K. had better ai- tend to the matter, which he promised to do Mr. Davis stated that affidavits were of no use where the living witness can be produced, and that this was a well known rule of law. The parties knew it. He. however, woull e to have some of thoce affidavits explained one of them stated that the subseriber was * upon the poll list,’ and two or three linss below that he ** was not upon the poll list.”’ Mr. Abert’s motion to postpone was lust— yeas 9, nays Il The resolution from the committee was th en read, and Mr. Jefferson movedto amend by wdding, ‘+ the contestants of the seats having failed to come forward with proof of their title to said seats.’’ This amendment a The original resolution was then adopted. Mr. AtLee thanked the minority of the Board for sustaining the report. Mr. Abert then stuted that he was not to be cousidered the advocate of the gentlemen whoss petitions he had presented, and hoped they would attend to the matter themselye: | This, we suppose, refers to the Fifth Ward cases | a Mr. Ruff, from police committee. reported a bill which was laid ove Mr. Peters, from publie schools committee, introduced a bill making an appropriation of $16,400 to pay the solaries of the teachers for the year ending June 30, 1856; which was passed. A . Mr. McCutchen, from the committee on.the eligibility of assessors, stated that the protest oR B. Owens was improperly before them— that it was a question, and moved to refer it to the committee on elections ; which was done. Mr. Fuller, from the delegation from the Firat Ward, to whom the matter was referred, re- ported a bill altering the grade of Seventeenth street west ; which was passed. SFE Mr. AtLee moved that the vote rejecting the resolution which repealed all laws prohibiting members of the two boards holding the office of police magistrate, which was had last Mon- day, be reconsidered. essrs. Clements, Ball, Jefferson, and Orme op the motion; and Messrs. Towle: and AtLee favoring it. A motion to postpone by Mr. Lloyd was kst, was also lost—yeas 7. nay ioners. all of which were illegally | We fully believe | It was due to the contestants and to | and the vote was reconsidered, and the resolu- ie follower 9. e follo were i the Board of Alderinen received from granting licensg for the exhibition of a circus to Rivers and Derioas. pa . : & bil grading ailey in square 570; +8 : int @ superintendent o: i eo ferred. — 4 * ve r. er introduced a bill to grade Twelfth street, between Virginia and Fa land avenues; which was ad. A joint resolution to go into an election for police magistrates on next Monday, was . A bill authorizing the Alexandria and Washington Raiiroad to lay a single. track from the foot of the Long Bridge to the depot of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, through First street and Indiana avenue, and a lateral branch from the corner of Seventh street and Maryland avenue to Canal street; and thence along Canal street to Fourteenth street, came from the Board of Aldermen. A ap discussion ensued, in the course of which the following facts became apparent : That the Corporation were interested in the railroad to the extent of guaranteeing the pay- ment of $60,000 in bonds; that they had a Lane of trust upon all of the property of the rail- road as security; that the railroad was entirs- ly in the control of the Corporation of the city, and they could regulate the speed, &c., at will: that they had already granted them a right of way through the city from the Tes Bridge to the depot, * by the nearest practicable route; "* that this bill was merely mentioning the minor details of what had already been granted them in general terms, and that a portion only of the guaranteed bonds had been negotiated. The only opposition to the passage of the bill was, that as it was an important subject, it should be well considered ban passing it; that the speed of the cars through the city should be first regulated, and that the author- ity of the city to grant a right to eross Penn- sylvania avenue was questionable. The bill, however, passed by’ a vote of 16 yeas to 2 nays. After which, the Board adjourned. Gnueat Baxk Ropsery iy Wasnixcrox— Arrest or THE PerretTRatoR—RECovERY OF tae Boory, &c.—Some days ago the »roprie- tors and employees of the bank of Rieks & Uo., in this city, became aware that a bag of ‘ontaining $5,000, had been stolen from the vault. and also about $5,000 in coupon bonds. Offiver Handy was employed by Mes i s & Co., and he at once engaged to aid him in discovering the thief an recovering the booty stolen. The officers fixed their suspicions, after looking into the cireum- ices, on the porter of the bank, a young mod Charles Louis Chapman, a Chilian, who came to this city some years since with Seaor Ca , onthe advent of that gentleman as an Minister to the United States. He temained in Mr. C.’s employment until the conelusion of his m nm. and having the ut- most confidence in him he gave him the rec- mendation which obtained for him the wetehinan and porter in the bank of ii erday morning, on the advice of the . he was sent out as often as betore to t the runner of the bank, and, oa his re he was arrested by Messrs. Handy and and accused of the robbery. At first lly denied it, and threatened Rigg: & for defamation of char: But, while holding him at the bank, the « rehed his premises, and behind a wood. un, about the fire-place, they found th ing coupon bonds xnd bank by sh hat he had deposited within a few dollars oi the missing five thousand in three banks in Baltimore ler fictitious names. On n lng of this discovery, he at once confessed his evime This morning he was taken to Baitimore, end (we learn by telegraph befure going press) ailed tie officers in recovering for Riggs Co. the whole amount so deposited, which s been accomplished. The otheers, of whose nce and edroitness in managing the entrusted to their sagacity and Riggs & Co. speak inthe b p between them a reward of © i n not long since married into a wor- y of this city, who deserve the com- nofail. There isa question whether ifs dishonest 2ct was a crime in law. or a breach of trust merely. tis supposed w have committed when aiding the teller to de- site cash in the vault, by slipping a S5.0u0 hag out of the box, and hiding it temporaily hehind furniture near the vault door; and then removing it from the premises at night wien isting there as the watchman. e Tue Merny Lacnetors’ Excrrstox axp Pic Nic.—Thursday next will be a gala day oa the Potomac and at the White House: fur 1*+oome off” the excursion and pie nic t agreeable, interesting, and famous rhood, ‘+ the merry bachelors..’ Ar- » been made on the most lib- sale to render the occa- ed delight. Many of the arming belles of the metropolis will i ipany with their presence. Music. vot martial and cotillon, of the most exqu kind will enliven the scene; and there will ea superabundance of the choicest refresh- IE velties of the most unique er, will mark the day. Il mention: and that oue of whieh only w is, the presentation of a handsome gift to every lady i attendance. The boats will make twy See the advertisement in ancther col- ‘? Paaties.—On yesterday, many ne ies end gentlemen from this city aod the surrounding country visited Arlington ud passed the day merrily, indeod. y large company of ladies and gentle- wm Alexandna, Va., arrived by way of They had a band with them, ‘and ed with everything n y to e their sports delightful, and ti Ly pass reexbly. Some of this company appeared tu re because of the short time they could re- rat this delightful spot, which is always t by the presence of the W. P. Custis, Esq., the hois best pleased when the and is sure to add to the plea y by his interesting and instructiv: ion. That he may live long to receive oung friends at Arlington Springs is doubt- less the wish of all. Caarces Parker, a young man employed by Mr. Gattrebb, a butcher, who has astail in Market, was taken suddenly iil through the fish-market, and ugway. The bystunders imme diately conveyed hia to the trial-room of the juard-hou: ere every assistance was ren- slered fo. . After several hours of suffering with cramps of the limbs and intes- tines, . ol sufficiently to leave fur a more comfortable plade of repose. Tur Hoa Law ano Interrerence.—Yes- terday, the police of the Seventh Distriet were wrming the very unpleasant duty of en- ing this law, assisted by their dogs. they seized upon twenty large hogs and conveyed them to the work-house, where they will re unain until reclaimed and purchased by their mer owners. A colored man namel Autho uy Bias tinding the officers about to seize upon hisemployer’s hogs, made an attack on the » ud saved some of the swine. For this nee Anthony will probably have to pay rly. Craimisat Court.—Yesterday, Wm. D. Bell was arraigned and tried on two indietment-—— to bribe Milton Johnson, in offering him $2 to barn the slaughter-house of Otho Gatireil, on the 16th of June, 1853; and to bribe Richard T. Jones, offering him $10 to burn a house the property of Dr. Menry Hawe, on or about the 6th of June, 1893. Mr. Key for the pioseeu- tion, and Mr. Carrington for the defence. In each case the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. it wits Intent To Kitu.—A. Larkin as sted by officer Keese, yesterday, for assault and battery with intent to kill John Mack, by striking him on the head with a brick, intlieting a very severe and dangerous wound. The witness being unable to attend, Larkin gave seeurity in the sum of $500 to ap- pear betore Justice Offutt for trial on the first of August next. Tue Cextre Marker was superabundantl, supplied with vegetables this morning. It was what house-keepers call ‘‘ a fine mar The prices for the former kind of fyod were iow ; but the same cannot be said cf the more substantial descriptions of food—“ bread and meat,”” f i WATERMELONS —Fruit bearing this name Was exposed for sale in the Centre market this morning; but, from their I arance, we judge they — plucked they were Good health is not likely to be pret Oh by an indaigewoe in that species of le. rd is good, » ver, to promote ag a toms. _—— J - Ree@fe¥rat BALL. —We hare been fequest ed by Capt. Davis, the Treasurer of the 1 Re simen: . Ball, to state that am: of t executive committee will be bela ot Paee’s Hotel this evening at 8} o'clock, and it is ne- cessary forevery member to bo present, as this will be the last meeting. - Tnos. Firzgenatp was arrested last night, by officer Smith, for fighting. He was taken to the guard-house, and, after examination before Capt. Birch, was committed to jail for court. He was, at the time of his arrest, we are informed, under security for court in a similar ease, which is rather a bad recommen-: dation. 73 CAactrot Grouxps.—In reply to the inquiry of a correspondent. we state that the design of the frame work skirting the main walk of the grounds is to prevent persons from making ~“sheep-paths’’ of the beautiful grass-plats. In former years, in the absence of such guard, the latter were intruded on by pedestrians, contrary to rules. Tue newt of the Perseverance Fire Com- pany—the mode of striking being altered— was tried by the members Jast night. Notice heving been given to the firemen, the sound of the bell ereated no alarm, notwithstanding the ery of fire was raised by the boys. Pesiic Scoot Exaanatiox.—This after- noon, Mrs. Randolph; female department second district school; seeond district school house, Jadiciary Square ; by the whole Board. Tue Wasaixcton HiGHLANpERs announce their grand excursion for the first of August. The advertisement in to-day’s Star gives the particulars. Waren Returns.—Susan Taylor, colored, ‘lisorderly, workhouse thirty days; ‘Loudon Shields, alias James Bell, colored, out after hours; six lashes. - sete erence FOR SALE AND RENT. See as lasts tah OR REN T—A COMFORTABLE COT- tage, with 5 rooms and cellar, between D and £ streets. August on 10th street, Possession given on Ist _ Apply at the Coal and W; yard near- site. 8.3. HARVEY. — OTS FOR SALEW—TWO OR THREE good Building Lots in a rapidly improving L neighborhood for sale on ten years? credit. Apply to jy 21—tr — OR REN T—A TWO-STORY BRICK House and back building, containing eight rooms and cellzr, surrounded bya large yard, with pomp, aud stable, situated on the south side of Third street, Georgetown. To a carefal tenant the vent will be moderaiy. A pply to C. Cropley. on the premises. or to ¥ KING, —~ At the Potomac Insurance Ouice. J. H. DRURY. la A SMALL FRAME HOUSE and Lot, No. 50 Louisiana avenue, Washing- fon. It presents a rare opportunity to a person wishing to make a good investment. Also, a three-story Brick House and Lot, No. 57 x et. Georgetown, Lot 26 feet front by 160 } will be sold low a Frame H on L sireet, near 15th, contain- ing six rooms and a kitchen, all neatly finished. Toa yood tenant the rent will be $12 per month. Inquire of J. HU. DRURY, City Post Oifice. jy is ORR T—A TWO-STORY FRAME House, with basement, situated on Prospect Mill, Georgetown, commanding a beautiful ew of the Potornac river. Apply to T. O Donnoghue near the Catholic Church, or R. H. Trunnel, No. 73 Frederick street, Georgetown, D. C. jyu yOR s A LOT ON CAPITOL HILL. conta! 2,500 feet. It can be divided into halves. Enquire of i. F. QUEEN, 7ih street, near the Northern Market. Jy Li—2w peck RENT .—A handsomely furnished Honse near the Public Department fs offered for rent. Fo a responsible tenant the rent will be moderate. The House contains a bath room and gas fixtures, Enguire on the premises, No. 270 H street. jy 5—im* OR RENT —THE BUILDING ON DS8T., near the corner of Twelfth, is for rent, either in part, or whole. Apply at the Star ofiice. je 20—tt OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR- lors and Chambers, with Board. eble and Transient Board. Li'TH’S, 233 F street. Inquire at ap otf W ANTED—A » iiled to act as an assistant ina Select Classi- eal and Mathematical Academy. P.A. BOWEN, jy 2l—det Georgetown GENTLEMAN AND LADY CAN BE far- nisbed with a large pleasant front chamber. *ther with board in a private family. Location Wo squares north of Pa. avenue, and equal dis- tmce east of the Treasury Building. Address Box 271 City Post Ouice ~ Reference given and required jy 2i—tw Wax TED—A YOUNG MAN ABOUT 18 years of ave ax Salesman in a Grocery Store One aequainted briag good recom through the Post O: jy? V AN D—A WHITE WOMAN to do the cooking, washing and ironing of a mederate sized family ‘fo one competent good wages will be given. Apply at No. 71 Montgomery street, (ieorgetown. i tt \ jy * \ JANTED—BY ELVANS & THOMPSON, 326 Penna. avenue, Cash (or notes at short dates) for accounts due and rendered in full to Ju- ly Ist instant. (Organ) jy 3—3t h the business and who can udation, address “C. E.,”? ¢, immediately. ANTED—A GOOD NURSE. Apply at 352 C st., between 434 and 6th sts. It ix GOOD STOUT BOYS WANTED—TO + work at the barness trade. ABBE to the un- d zed DAN CAMPBELL, ‘addier, Pa. avenue, near National Hotel. Jy 3—ot* ANTED—A SITUATION BY A YOUNG Woman in a private family, as plain seam- st-ess, chambermaid. and would take care of chil- crea or aid in doing the ironing work. Apply to **Aun,”? at this office. Jy 23—2t* y JAN TED IMMEDIATELY—A YOUNG and healthy Wet Nurse, for a baby 2. months old. Apply to br. J. F. MAY, C street, fram 3 todor7 tod p jy 20—tr We MPLOYMENT BY A YOUNG Man as Assistant in some counting room, ontice, or siore, where a good penman and account- ant may be wanted. Address *‘W. B. Claget,’’ Alexaudria, Va. 20—11* W: TED—A WOMAN (GERMAN PRE- ferred) to do the work of a small family. In- y DY TO KNOW that they can get a lot 24 feet front by 130 feet deep. for the low priceof EER erm 3a month without interest. Apey at the Union Land Office 7th street, above Od eliows’ Hail. ap 2—am JOHN FOX, Sec. Pp A NEW BRICK HOUSE tated on the corner of Mas- ARE CHANC for sale or rent, sachusetts avenue and 10th street, containing ten rooms with cellar, and a pump of the yard ood water in puilt in the very best Apply to ‘The house is . ‘Tbe terms will be moderate. .'T. LANGLEY, on L street, between 9th and Tenth, No. dy 24 ill OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street, is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with tueir patronage. ap6—tf No. 323] MANTILLAS. [No, 328 HBS is our pleasure to announce to the ladies that we are now selling very pretty new styles Black Lace Mantillas at €2 75 Biack Silk Mantillas at $3 Black and colored Lace and Silk Mantfllas $4 Black, white and colored Lace and Silk Man- tillas, from $5 to $15. ris = edad pias ssh and see the display our Mantilla Room, story. ; MAXWELL & BRO., No. 328 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. dy 21—eo3t . ‘By GREEN & SCOPT, Auotioneers. Pf i atececeg HOUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furnitare at Auction.-On MONDAY the 30th instant, we residence Geo. Butler, Esq., Carolina ‘urniture, seat Di , ee. Sinut Parlor Chairs and Wockers oe and centre Ta- and-other Washstands ‘ardrobes Chamber Sets, cane and wood seat Chairs ME a —_ Table jogany Secretary Thies- i & stair Carpets Hair ae ng Mitrenes —_ pend rca aaa Piiews les, > heen solar and other Lamps Office Tables and Chairs - "| Cooking and other Stoves . With a good assortment of Kitchen uisites anyens iene nd = § over ert x nin for notes satisfactori| - doreen, teaishag lament: meni GREEN & SCOTT, Jy id | Auctioneers. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. FRAME HOCSE AND LOT at Auction — On FRIDAY, the 27th instant, we shall sell, in front of the , at 6 o'clock p. m., Lot No. 5, in Square No. 99, fronting on New Hamp- shire avenue, near the corner of streets, betw. north M and N streets. The lot is » metes and bounds of which will be shown on the day of sale. Also, the improvements, which are, a good two-story frame Dwelling Houso, stable, milk- =— and a pump of excel lent water on the prem- ‘Terms: One-third cash ; balance in 6, 12 and 18 months, the purchaser to give notes for the de- aged payments, bearing int le. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. If the purchaser should fail to comply with the terms in five days from day phere wryeg will be resold, ai the risk and cost of the par- chaser, by advertising three times previous to such resale in the National Intelli; 5 GRE, & SCOTT, A By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. pease SALE OF CARGO OF ANTHRA- cite Coal.—The subscriber will sell, at Pub- lie sale, on account of whom it may concern, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of July instant, at 6 o’elock p, m., on board the Schooner Devothea Haynes, lying at Riley’s Wharf, a of An thracite Coal, containing 90 tons, in ies ghee Beg Terms cash. JNO.W. GEORGE, Master. GREEN & SCOTT, jy2t—a uetionsers. A By JAS. C. McGUIRE., Auctioneer. NE OF THE BEST GROCERY Stands F in the City at Public —On THURS- DAY afternoon, July 26, 1855, at 6 o’clo-k, on the premises, Lshall sell that valuable prope:ty situ- ated on the corner of B and 12th streets, near 12th street bridge. formerly kept as a Grocery store by Senystack & Clark, and late by Wm. H- Clark. With a suilicient capital to extend the business to a wholesale as well as retail business, more par- ticularly in the feed, flour and bacon trade, no lo- cation in the city offers greater facilities The warehouse is of brick, 28 feet front by 50 ft deep, two stories high, and built of the best mate- rial in the most substantial manner. There is al- so attached a jot in the rear 25 by 75 feet. The premises can be seen at any time by appli- cation to C. P. Seugstack, on D, between 12th and 13th streets. Immediately after, I shall sella lot fronting 21 feet on south D, between 12th and 13th sts., run- ning back 5 feet to an 18 feet paved alley Terms: One half cash; residue in six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months, satisfactorily secured, bearing interest. J. C. McGUIRE, jy 2i-d Auctioueer. By GRE & SCOTT, Auctioneers [ OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture at Auction —On FRIDAY, the 27th instant, we shall sell, at the house next door to Mr. Purdy, on the north side of Pennsylvania av- enue, between Ist and 2d streets, at 10 o’clock a. m., a good lot of household Furniture, viz: Mahogany Sofas, Chairs and Tables Maple and cherry high and low Set Bedsteads Mahogany Bureaus and Stands, Union Chairs Feather Beds, Bedding and Mattresses Cane-seat Chairs, Was inds and Wardrobes Parlor, passage and chamber Carpets Moreen and other Window Curtains Fine Cooking, Radiator and Airtight Steves Crockery Ware With a good lot of Kitchen Requisites. Terms: All sums of and under $25 cash; over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfacto- rily endorsed, bearing interest GREEN & SCOTT, jy 21-d Auctioneers. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HIREE NEW THREE-STORY BRICK Houses in the Northern Liberties, at Public Sale.—On TUESDAY afternoon, July 2th, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall sell Lots 2 and 3, in Norman’s subdivision of square No_ 309, fronting on 9th street west, at the corner of N street north, running back 94 feet 8 inches to a 40 feet 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 corner 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, 18 and 24 months, satisfactorily secured, bearing interest JAS. C. McGUIRE, jy 17-4 Auctioneer. By GRE & SCOTT, Auctioneers. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON CAPI- tol Mill at Auction-—On TUESDAY, the 24th instant, we shall sell. on the unises, et 6 o'clock p. m., Lot No. 1, in Square No. 756, front- ing 72 feet on C street north, between 2d and 3d Sts. east, running back 100 feet. Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and 12 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, jy 9-4 Auctioneers. BY J. C. McGUIRE, Aactioneer. =. SALE OF VALUABLE IM. proved Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 20th day of May, A. D. a duly recorded in Liber J. A. S., No. 79, 23, 24, 25, and 246, one of the lands records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we will sell at public sale, in front of the premises, on FRIDAY, the 3dday of August. 1555, at 644 o'clock P. M.,a ied lot No. 10, in square No. 297, in the city of Washington, in said District, and being described as follows: Be- vinning on the line of South D street 51 feet and 5 inches from the southwest corner of said square, and running thence east on the line of said street 25 feet to the eastern line of said lot ; thence north With said line 100 feet; thence west 25 feet; and thence south 100 feet to the place of nning, with the improvements. ‘The lot is improved wii @ neat cottage house. Terms of sale: One-Mird in cash ; the remain- der in two equal payments at six and twelve months, oh tobe: to be secured by a deed of trust ; the terms of sale to be complied with in five days from the day of sale, and upon default there- in the trustees reserve the right to resell the prem- ses at the cost and risk of the first purchases Ali comveyancing at purchaser's cost. WH. WARD, JV DAVIS. { Trustees J.C. McGUIRE, Jy 20—eogt Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HMREE VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS at the corner of l2thand K sts. at pub- lie Sale.—On WEDNESDAY afternoo:, July 25th, at 63g o'clock, on the promises, | shall se! Lots Nos. 23, 24, and 26, of Davidson's subdivis- ion of Square No. 255, situated at the corner of 12th street west and K street north, the whole fronting 753g feet on’ K street, by 97 feet 8 Inches on 12th street. These are probably the most eligible and desir- able building lots for sale in that delightful part of the city, to the sale of which especial attention is invited Tite indisputable. ‘The property will be sold entire or fn lots, as de- sired: ‘Terms, One-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 months, with interest, satisfactorily secured JAS. C. McGUIRE, Jy 19-4 Auctioneer. By GREEN & SCOTT, Auctioneers. _ ALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY on the Island at Auction-—On WEDNES- DAY, the 25th instant, we shall sell. at 6 o’clock m., in front of the premises, es of Lot Noi s Square 463, having a front of 51 feeton Virginia avenue, running back lil feet to south C rey with the improvements, which are two good brick and one frame House. ‘The brick houses contain six and convenient ——— rooms and se; kitchen each. They will parate. The above described pro; is handsomely lo- lween 6th and 7th cated oa avenue, streets. presents many inducements to persons wishing to make a good investment, as it is in the — idly improving part of the Island. b) 5 Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and 12 esa gees notes bearing interest from the day of A deed given and a deed of trust taken. REEN & SCOTT. yic-a mt . ‘Auctioneers, from the day of New Orleans: Varkets. « New Onteans, .—Sales ng mock 10 balan closing te. line. ipts 7, bales against 3,000 ae the ae y last yeas. | stock, 45,000 bales. Sales of coffee the week 45.000 bags at l0dalle.; stook, . Markets. Barrons, 24.—Better wheat cove dhvatan Be. to Se. of rea at $1.57a$1.76, and white at $1 87, ordi - $1.400$1.55. Sales of 11 “ Cit Mlle Rowr at $9 4280-15. Sone a tod ia demand; white $1.02a81.05.. Rye, The weather is close and sultry. Ther- mometer 83. Now York Markets. Naw Yorr, July 24.—Flour and un- sottied. Sales of 4,000 bbis. nt 9 Bueb8.78 Bie Se" Whewe' siguuy’Bigher—aaln 20. 1 is 0 $15,000 bu at $1,974. Corn firm—sales of 30,000 bushels at 90tc. Becf and pork steady. Whisky steady—sales of 250 bbls. at dlc. New York, July 24.—Stock are easier. Money ed.“ Erie Railroad 57}; Cum- 28 ; Canton 272; Virgi- nia 5’s, 974. ats ‘ < ie : ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. B* virtue of an order of the Prince be pomaall Court of 's a! to Pea eS C., anda quantity of Household and Kitchen Furniture. The household Furniture is nearly new, taste, and those desirous of pur- = are particularly requested to Terms: For all sums of and under $10 ow ome an oon “ae ven, with notes, approved security, ng interest from the da’ ‘sale. . C. STEPHEN, Adm’re. t.a., of Douglass Vass, deceased Jy 12—cots By i..C. McCUIRE, Auctioneer, F* RNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects.—On THURSDAY, Jaly 26th, at 10 o’clock, on the south side of FE, between 9th and 10th streets, I shall sell the Furniture and Effects ol gentleman declining housekeeping, compris- ing. Mahogany hair ing Sofa and Chairs Marble =p onl fancy Tables Rush and cane-seat Chairs, Whatnot Mahogany extension dining Table Walnut refreshment Table, rout Table a ee ee enone ‘hree-ply — Carpets, O' Straw atings, ly Walnut and maple [stead and plain Bureaus, Washstands Hair bask Mattresses, Toilet Sets Dressing Tables, Wardrobe Cooking Stove and Fixtures, Refrigerator Excellent Tin Safe, Buckets, Tubs, &c. Together with a general assortment of Kitchen Utensils. ec @25 and under cash; over that sama credit of 9 amd 4 months for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Aucti jy 19-4 joneer. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. of by eect 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, bearing date on the 2th day of February, 1853, and re- corded in Liber J.A.S. No. 52. folios 3m, 303, 304, the subscriber will sell at public sale, on WEDNESDAY afternoon, August Ist, 1855, at 5% o'clock k m., on the premises, Lot No. 11, in reservation No. 11, fronting 25 feet on Third street 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 mostdesirable part of the city, rapidly enhaneing in value, and offers a rare opportunity to persons desiring to build or invest. Terms cash; and {f not complied with in three days after the sale the perty will be resold, at the risk and expense of the purchaser, upon one week's notice. All conveyancing at the expense of pun haser. CHAR S. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Jy 2—eokds Auctioneer. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY ON +) the Island at Auction.—On THURSDAY afternoon, July 26th, at 6 o'clock, I shall sell, on the premises. part of Lot No. 7, in Square 353, to- gether with the improvements thereon, of two"wo-story frame Houses, in one of whic there ts a store, which is considered a good bust- ness location. In the rear of the store there is a large. convenient and substantial two-story brick tele house. This property is located on 11th st., (the princ!- 1 thoroughfare tothe steamboat wharves) betw B and E streets south Terms, Ome third cash ; residue in 6, twelve and ‘bieen months, with interest, secured by a deed st om the premises Cc. W. BOTELER, jy 19—eokds Auctioneer C. WARRINER, WATCHM™MAKER, No. 330 Pa. avenwe, betweed 9th and 10th strects, : scone ae Pivoting, Jeweli every rs to Watches 7 iy 7 ben ~ COAL! COAL! oe oe HE undersigned is ETT to ver of the best quality, at 86 50 ton. H. C. HARROVER, 3d street, 3d door south of Pa avenve. N. B.—I give 2,240 pounds to the ton. yBan SCHUTTER & KAHLERT, RTISTS, FRESCO, DECORATIVE, and description of ORNAMENTAL PAINTING - Orders left with Baldwin and Nenning, Arehi- tects, corner Penn. avenue and Lith street, will be promptly attended to. jy 1i—1m SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, Orrict or U.S. Pewirentiarr. Washingtea, July 10, 1855. SEPARATESPROPOSALS will be received at J this oitice until noon of the first day of August, 1855, for furnishing the prison with 125 cords of balf seasoned good onk Wood, of me- dium size, and free of lop wood 20 cords good pine Wood 50 tons ash anthracite Coal. The wood to be delivered upon the Penitentiary Wharf, and the coai in the prison THOMAS THORNLEY,, Jy 1l—eotA ug Warden LIME! LIME! LIME: Gear REDUCTION IN PRICE !— Best quality wood burnt Lime at EIGHTY cents per barrel. Lam now the best quality of wood burat Lime in Washington at eighty cents barrel at the kilns. and eighty-five cents dell in any part of the city. is twenty-five per ceat less than the market price. EAWron P. HOOVER, : —— Lime Kilns, one ae i= of the ower , Georgetown. J6—eosw Ae tie Onewn,iniel) 4 CURE FOR HOT WEATHER. RNY’S ICE CREAMS, CAKE, and WA- CES. which he was a Meaal vy tc inacopolitnn Mechanics’ Institute, te so it to of the “Send your orders to Ef Bridge st. Jy 2—cotf GENTLEMEN'S UNDERGARMENTS. ‘ and fine of Silk, W ‘einre, Suerino and Cotten U ra, in: en and cotton Drawers, White and irts, Hi , &c., Which we are now at very WALL & STEPH 322 Pa. ave. nest doar te boepfial. ICE—ICE—ICE Sag ohare oreo the lowest may wa»