Evening Star Newspaper, September 8, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Taz Norrorx asp Portsmovtu Surrer- yrs—Pretic Meerixa —It is with pleasure that we publish the following invitation from the Mayor of Washington : Maror’s Orrice, Washington, Sept. 7, 1855. } To the blog 20 of Washington: The intelligence received to-day from the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth is of such a melancholy character, that I have deemed it roper to invite you to assemble in town meet To the great calamity which has been upon the inhabitants of those cities for many weeks the sufferings of famine have been added, and an appeal has been made for further aid Whilst our citizens have generously responded to their former calls for ye they still have safficient to spare “out of their abundance’ to “ comfort the sick’’ and ‘‘ feed the hungry,”” and to stay, as far as possible, the hand of disease and death. . I therefore invite you to meet at the City Hall on Saturday evening, at 4 o'clock, to take such action in the premises as may be consid- ered effective and appropriate. I also invite the Pastors of the several Churches to take upcollections in their several pleces of worship on Sunday next in aid of this object. Jony T. Towers, Mayor. It is unnecessary for us especially to recom- mend the object of the above invitation to the consideration of our citizen. The sad details which continue to reach us from the fever-in- feet od district appeal, in a manner whith can- not be disregarded, to the sympathies of cur kind. As relief is needed sow—at oNcE—we may reasonably anticipate a generous response. TweLrts or Sertemper—Otrk owWN AND te Visiting Mititarny.—A meeting of the fi Id and staff, and the company officers, of the I strict regiment. commanded vs Col. Hickey, vasheld last night at the City Hall, for the ~arpose of making arrangements to receive oud escort the fifty-third regiment of Baiti- nore, under the command of Col. James M. Anderson, which will arrive in this city on the morning of the 12th of September, in a special train, about 10 o'clock, intending to visit Mount Vernon, the steamer George Washing- ton having been chartered to take them to and from that consecrated ground. At the meeting to which we have above re- ferred, the following-named companies of this city were represented: Washington Light In- fautry, German Yeagers, Boone Rifles, Wash- ingten Highlanders, Montgomery Guards, and Siarion Rifles. Tbe arranzements, we learn, embrace these features, vit staff, and company officers are to eat the City Hall at 8 o'elock, to es- e Baltimore military visitors to the beat. The regiment will be erdered out in the afternoon, at an hour to suit the return from Mount Vernon, to escort them to the President’: House, and thence to the railroad stati It is supposed that all the companies of our city other than those which we have nomed. and which have not made different arrangements, will join their brethren in the escort. Ove Apvertisers.—Mr. Z. M. P. Kingeom- municaws a pleasing piece of information to tea-drinkers, and to the lovers of hems, those delightful magnolias, to be had only at his store. so well supplied with ai! the articles on band in an extensive grocery. Mr. W. H. Harrover is dow receiving his usual fall supply of stoves, grates, ranges, etc, and partiulariy calis attention tothe new style of Latrobe and Feinour pattern of stoves for beating two or more stories. This is a vaiua- ble consideration with heusekeepers, both on Recount ef comfort and the preservation of cleanliness in parlors and cliambers. F. Etlis informs the public of bis having for sale some of those household + institutivns,” iano fortes, at comparatively cheap prices, from the mogt approved manufacturers of the instruments. _ Edwin Green. so well known in this city, invites attention to biz large and handsome Assortment of cabinet furniiure. Galt & Bro. have, it appears, just finished a lot of Leautiful silver cups, goblets, knives, forks and spoons, suitable for persons entering colleges or seminaries. . G. Prancis informs gentlemen who “li comfortable chues'—end who does not pote he bas just received a lot of * razors as is ra- fe ” with the other articles nevessary to that e23. F Fraueis Lamb. whose establishment, a pei- fect curiusity in its way, is one of the com- pletest in the United States. announces his Preparation to manufacture, at short notice. parlor and other mirrors, of all sizes. , We refer our readers to our advertising col- umuns, where they will all find much to inter- est them i: all the brane 7 prs H ranches of trade and bu A Mecuasican Ac HIEVEMENT.—Yesterday. the last condenser for the war steamer Min- Resota was cast in the Washington navy yard, om thirty thouseud pounds of ted atone beat! Mr. Leonard, under of eget and his effi- ones, deserve great credit for the manner in which they lines condected the operations connected with the production of the Namense pieces of machinery required for the co:<pletion of the first class War steamer Bamed above. Not an untoward circumstance Gvcurred in making these huge castings, from sinning to end; which demonstrates the = and fidelity of the Washi gton mechanics the &, vernment’s employment there. Had even one of them been inattentive to his duties there would, of course, have been a baalk, re- the master fc Cient assistant, Mr. J Sulting in c if not i pecuniary loss, if not in the destruct 0 | Bae life—as the work of == heavy pieces of machinery is nut only “Heute operation, but at times a very da erous cue, indeed. Messrs, Leonard and Teed and their corps of workmen, have set- = wee anything can be done in their ve in Washington, that it may be i do elsewhere. —— —s - Mosqcrrozs —The same heat which minis- ate ew Comfort of man in supplying his — With <o y luxu at this nest of pets Fear, bus also warmed into life myriads of Cequitoes, whieh serve to remind us that— “Each pleasure hat ison too And every sweet a snares? The followin enigma, by Boileau, if we Mhistake not, com i under the inspira- tion of these nocturnal verenaders : “* Du repos des humains implacable enne: J mie, - ai rendu mille amaas enoieux de mon sort; © me repais de sznz. et je trouve ma vie s las ras de ceiui qui recherche ma mort.”* - A ober bas been done into English after the pee fashion, making rome sacrifice of ony in order to preserve t! e] nearly as practicable -: . aor An implacable foe to the sium ber of There’s many a lover fain wold so when yo where I cén ; Bloodthirsty by ucture, 1's enabled to live By those to whom ty death ereat:r pleasure would give. Distsrectixe AGents —Mr. Higyi . Agricultural Chemist, in Maryined en nme Practical information with regard to various Substances used as disinfectants. The follow- — gmong the facts m hareoal, which is strox some, will not act as a d it has become wet, and not be relied on. Its pro ot absorbing ases of any kind only exists whilst it re: dry. When wet it has no more active in absorption than a piece of rotten wood There is no one cheap substance which should be relied on as a disinfecting agent. There should be used at the same time either Plaster or copperas, lime aul gas tar. Lime should just be scattered over all places where animal or vegetable matter is decaying, and then plaster or copperas should be used, after ationed ended by gent atter count should which gas tar should be applied. These three will effectually ar exhalations crising from Vegetable matter destroy all poisonous decaying animal or Loox ovr ror Tmeves '—Yester lay after noon the house of Charles T. Jones, Esq., on between G and H, wae en- stole from a bed-room on silk dress. The thief. urry to depart k fase. loy pitcher. a teken from seme Tae Hackmex’s Contriavtion.—The public should bear in mind that the hackmen intend appropriating the proceeds of their business on onday to the relief of the Norfolk and Ports- mouth sufferers. We would respectfully sug- gest that persons be particular in selecting those vehicles designated by emall bills posted on the sides of them, stating the object of the ackmen. A list of all the hackmen who, moved by a generous sympathy for the sufferers, have thus proffered relief, will be published. This course is alike due to themselves and the public. The money, on Tuesday, will be placed in the hands of Richard Wallach, Esq.. in order that he may superiatend its proper direction. CoxripentiaL CoRRESPONDENCE.—A gen- tleman in Maryland, having a duty for the police to perform, sent a letter +» a police firm, giving a full account of the business, and in- forming them that no one knew of it but them- selves, and he should be careful to keep it a secret from all other persons. The officers thought they hada “sure thing of it,” and went to work forthwith to obtain the reward promised. Upon making inguiry relative to the matter, they discovered that confidential letters of the same kind had been sent to half a dozen other officers, who were hard in search of the same party. Tae Presipext’s Movytep Gvarp, will leave Washington on Tuesday afternoon on a visit to Baltimore, intending to return on Thureday—their object being to join with their brethren of that city in the celebration of the anniversary of the battle of North Point—the twelfth ofSentember. Upwards of forty mem- bers of the Company will participate in the excursion. Prosperi’s band will accompany them; the members of which will likewise be mounted. We doubt not they will all, as they truly deserve, meet with a cordial reception in the Monumental City. Rettee —The Department of the Interior has nobly responded to the call for relief of the Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers, as the fol- lowing contributions will show: Py the Secretary, clerks, &c Commissioner of Pa and assistan Commissioner of Indian Affairs, &c. Commissioner of Land Offiee, &¢ Commissioner of Pension Office. seeeeS70 00 105 5 Making a total of-..-+0--eee++eS479 25 Roszers.—A number of burglars have made their appearance in Washington, and com- menced operating upon those who place con- fidence in them because of their oily tongues and gentcel garb. We have heard of one that was accomplished by two fellows who went to a house professedly to obtain lodging rooms. The articles stolen are a number of shirts, a revolving pistol, a quantity of jewelry and a small amount of money. Mr. Matraew Markianp, one of our most respectable citizens, aged sixty years, left his boarding house on Sunday last, since which time no information concerning him Aan ad- vertisewent in to day’s Star describes his per- son. It may readily be conceived that his rel- atives are much interested concerning him. Firtn Porice District.—The officers of th’s district. in making their returns, take pleasure in ying the proofs of good order in it. One of the most ve officers of the depart- ment returns the following cases as the result of a week's vig e° Harriet Gray and Hex- ry Wilson, threats, seourity for peace; Gee. Lemmon, W. H. Mortimer and Sarah J. Nor- ton, profanity, workhouse sixty days; John Thompson, assault, security for peace. A Hrst.—A friend desires us to suggest that i to-morrow, provide themselves wi y—much as their circumstances will permit—as, more than likely, the public meeting to be held t afternoon, will recom- mend that collections be taken up in the or the relief of the Ports- mouth and Norfolk sufferers. Bexerit op ApverTisina.—A lady adver- tised in the Star of yesterday afternoon the loss of a gold chain bracelet. In the course of two hours the article was left at our office by the boy who had found it. This ix but one among the many instances of the kind which come to our know!le!ze, as connected with this establis nt. It is not surprizing, cor- sidering the very large and constantly increo:- ing circulation of the Star Rex Over —A? the cars were on their way from this city te Baltimore, on Thursday after- noon, they ran overacow a short distance from the city. Fortunately it resulted in no other injary than the cutting of of the hind hoofs of the poor cow. Dr. Flovrsoy, of Arkansas, and Dr. R. B. Berry, of Teunessee, left the Kirkwood House yesterday, to attend the sick with the yellow fever in Norfulk and Portamouth. TRE ANSweR to the enigma in yesterday’s Star is stated by correspondents to be “E Pluribus Unum.”’ As Epistie From an Op Bacurtor.—Mr. Editor: I see by yesterday's Star that your amiable correspondent *‘ Clarinda’’ compiains ot the “dreadful state of the streets.”’ ‘which precludes us,’’ she says, ‘‘from enjoying our custumary promensdes through the city; and when we lift our dresses just to ayoid the con- sequences of drabbling them in filth, a dozen or su of impudent young bucks are always con- gregated at the corner making their invidious remarks, and staring at what they are pleased to term cur immodesty.”’ Now, Mr. Editor, I think another remedy might be suggested. If our fair city belles would but use the scissors and cut their dresses bor) ane length, they would have no need to “litt”? them to keep them ‘from drabbling in filth’? The streets may be filthy at times, and uo doubt are; but I wish to say to you ing that I have seen these same city elles -* lift’” their dresses at times where the streets were as dry and as clean as a house floor which I cannot but look upon as an act of shameless ** immodesty.”’ But pu will say that I, old bachelor that I em, look upon the fair creatures with envious eyes. Perhaps so; but they should bear in mind that they pass a thousand just such eyes in the strects wherever they go. An Oxp Bacuexor. Wasuixeron, Aug. 31, 1895. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE, Groncetown, Sept. 3, 1855. The appalling and heart-rending news from Norfolk and Portsmouth, as contained in the Star of yesterday afternoon, has completely aroused the sympathies of our benevolent citi- zens, and some of them are actively engaged again this morning soliciting contributions to assist in their reiief. The contributions from our city has already reached over $1,200. and We are satisfied from the feeling now abroad among our people generally that before the close of the day one or two hundred more will be raised. As imtoediate relief is needed by our greatly afficted and -uffering fellow coun- trymen, we woul st lo the pastors of the various churches in our city the importance of preaching to-morrow morning or evening a sermon upon the subject. and lilting a eolles- ton for their benefit. Some of cur leading citizens are talking of holding a public town meeting for the same purpose some evening next week Mr. James W. Deeble was, on Thursday last, eleeted clerk in the Farmers’ and Me- ’ Bank, in place of Mr. Porter, resigned. Up to the close of to-day, about one hun dred boais will have arrived by the canal S'nee navigation was resumed. The chief part Ss — was laden with coal from Cumber- and | , of Messrs. Hart- line of Boston pac laden with flour, !s to-day for Boston. The brig Acorn, Chase, of the same line, is hourly expected to arrive At Drovers’ Rest. yesterday, about 350 head of beef cattle were utfered, 250 of which were soid at $314 on the hoof, equal to $618 net, showing & considerable decline in prices since lust week ; most of the remainder were left over and the rest driven on to Baltimore. Old sheep $2.50a33 50; lambs $2483. The flour market, under the northern and European news, iz much more astive and firm, but we do not think any advance in prices hascecurred. Sales yesterday of some 1.000 barrels at $7.00 a $7.70 for common to extra superfine brands. Late in the day, we learn, $7 75 was refused for a lot of very superior ex tra superfine. Wheat, corn and oats active, but not quotable above our prices of yester- day. Spectator. , ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. AvexanprrA, Sept. 8, 1855. The friends of the Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire Railroad Company have called a meeting of all those interested in the work, at Sarepta Hall, on Monday evening next, to ap- point delegates to the General Convention of the friends of the work. We bespeak a very general attendance of our citizens. The Southern Churchman, a religious news- aper, published in our city, is about tochange bands. Rey. G. A. Smith, under whose edi- torial management the paper has been for the past seven years, retires on the Ist of October, and is sueceeded by the Rev. D. Francis Spriz. Our river trade is quite hrisk. We counted this morning thirty-five sail of Potomac craft in the stream between the coal wharves and Fort Washinzton The Pioneer Mills are busily at work, turr- ing out over siz hundred bbls. of the finest flour per day. \ Our enterprising friends, Fitzpatrick & Burns, at their new cotton works, are making up twine, cotton bats, &c., equal to the very b Northern goods, and quite as cheap. Southern goods tor Southern people *’ Flour $7.75a87 87; wheat, red $1.55a$1.65; white $1.70a31.72; corn in good demand at 80 asse., cye and oats unchanged; guano $50 per ton—an advance of $2 in the last few days. Ami. ro Santa A —A letter dated Havana, Au- gust 29, 1855, to the Charicston Standard, says: z Our beautiful city has at last been favored with the presence of his late Most Supreme Highness Santa Anna is arrival was by no means unexpected, it ha been for some time rumored that he was coming, and it is stid that a foreknowledge of it has been con- fidently enjoyed in certain quar for some months. Be that aa it may. the Mexican war steamer [turk me to this city on the 23th instant, and With it came Santa Anna and his company of refugees. No great noise was made over his arrival, for very good and sufti- cient reasons, I suppose. The Guerrero, &t- r steamer, also the property of the late republic, was in company with the Iturbide, d previous to the setting out of this steamer Jarthagena, on the 26th instant, the entire ‘onal property and effects of his Supremes Highness were transferre | thereinto, and that the last report of him. He will doubtless complete his voyage in the Guerrero, and in the meantime the Lturbide is lett to return to © of the ‘triumvirate’ as soon as she 8 taken in a proper supply of fuel.”’ o it~ Important Notice.—But cne solution to the mysterious office performed by my E ~ TRIC OLL, that ! or any Physiologtst can s f rdi cover, and that is its provable Incorporation with the electric or ous fluid of the hum This more obvious from asnge of the nerves of sensation (those little mon- iors of suffering.) noticed bv all who use my ( enuine) Electric Of, from 29 Sexth Eighth st, near Chestnut, Philadelph’a It is a most in- portant di:covery, as the people will soon know foomactualexpedence. It relieves sufferiz:, as ae no other known comb oa, and that sud- Prof. C. DEGRATH Tite 50 cents and $1. STOTT & CU sep S—iw > Te Nervous Sniferers.—A retired Cler- Zy@Man, restored te health in a few imany years of vreat nervons suffe . anxious to make known the means of cure. Will send (feee} the preseri ed. Direct Rev. JOHN Al. DAGNALL, 59 Ful Brooklyn, N.Y. au i?—Im iP’ The Marble Wall Clothing Emportum Browns? Hotel Building, offer unusual induce- iments to purchasers of Ready-made Clothing for Gentlemen aud Boys’ wear tn order to present vurenstomers with a stock of Goods not to be walled for the coming seasons, our present stork Coats, Vests and Pantaloons will be sold at pri that cannot tall to please. Cashmerctt, Drap Eta, Cassimeres, Alpaca, Drilliugs, Linens, Marseilles, &e 1 of supertorcut and workmanship. aud NOAH WALKER & CO. {> Inhalation for Diseased Langs.—The Toode of Inhalation, in cases of diseased lungs and throat, recommended by Dr. Curtis in hisad ver‘isement, strikes us ax the true one. It is now senerally admitted by our best physicians, that ocal difficulties can only be successfully treated by loca! applications. “This practice has been peace from the frst with respect to external in- mmation and corrosions, and we see not de | In diseases of the throat and !u: may not be treat: in tue same manner; we variable climate of ours, wher throat complaints have become so prevalent and rife, we earnestly recom to tae afflicted especially, t Dr. Curtis's remedy —[ advertisement in this pa) Caution —Dr. Curti and ouly genuine artic! who has tried it.] See s H yeeana is the original m MARRIED, On the 7th instant, by Rev. John C Smith Mr JOHN WILLIAM JENKINS to Miss CYN- Ge MILDRED HURT, beth of Fairfax co., a. BIED. In Alexandriaco., Va.. on th 5th instant, of congestive fever, in the 62d year of his age, GEO DALE, Esq. ef this city In this city, on the 7th fastant, after a brief but severe illness, which she bore with patient resi¢ x n, CAROLINA WILE MINA CHRIS- TIANA, daughter of Ludwig Helin, in the i7ih year of her age. yee JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, eee M W. GALT & BRO. are constantly receiving larve invoices of the above—and offer every article in their line at the lowest rates GOLD AND SILVER WORK of every de- ctiption made to order, such as TESTIMONI- ALS, richly embellished with appropriate de- signs, SILVER TEA SETS, DINNER SER- VICES, &e Precious Stones set in the most modern styles. ARMS, CRESTS, MOTTOES, &c., cut in Stone and Metal. M. W. GALT & BRO., 321 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. aa 30—tt } RS. A. C. REDMOND’S NEW GAL- lery of Daguerrean Art.—Havingengaged the services of an experienced artist, is fully prepared to take petaee equal to any in the city, and at teasonable prices. No. 290 Pa. avenue, northwest cs : ilth st., over Ford & Bro’s Drug Store. au 6— MARYLAND INSTITUTE EXHIBITION. WAN iLE eight annual exhibition of the +‘ Maryland Institnte for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts’? will be opened in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, 2d of October next. Goods will be re- ceived for exhibition and competition at any time prior to September 27th, and for exhibition merely &s late as first of October The co-operation of the manufactorers, mechan- ies, artists and the community venerally, is re- spee'fully invoked in the immediate preparation of erticles for display. Arrangements have been made by the Institvte with the various railroad and other transportation ee mpanies for the free conveyance over their lines ind from Baltimore of contributions to the ex- bibition All articles deposited mnst be of American man- ufacture; the only exception to this rule being in favor of ‘rare specimens in the department of the tine arts, owned by parties not holding them as merchandise on sale Circulars imbodyin: ranzements, and blan with allother informat. upon applying to Uh 8. Selby, Esq Coummittee—J. Vai the regulations and ar- applications for space, nay be had at any time ry of the Institute, John , Thomas Swena, W. Abrahams, Thomas J. Clare, Ge H. Rodgers Cc H. Bently, W. P. Smith, T. J. Lovegrove, Thomas Trimble Superintendent—Joln FP. Meredith. sep 3—eobt ® NEW GUOD ( SOLD AND SILVER WATC 3 # ELRY, CLOCKS, FANCY ART. CLES, &e} just received, and can be g& bought 25 per cent. cheaper than simi \) goods can be bought in Washington - Good Clocks, $1.25; prime jewelled Silver Wateh so: in-carat Gold Watches, jewelled, $20; Gold Levers, 13 jewels, $22; Jewelry, sll prices and styles Chains, very cheap and in great va- riety; ncy Articles, such as Loops, Shaving Cream, superior Razor Strops, Razors that can't be excelled, Knives, Scissors, Clothes and Heir Brushes, Tooth Brushes, and a great mauy arti- cles too numerous to mention. Also, some very high-priced Gold «nd Silver Watches of the best makers in London; Silver Watches as high as 350; Gold do., 17 Call and examine fer yourselves. {> Terms inverfably cash. N. B.—Watches and Jewelry at wholesale — Cah paid for old silver. J. ROBINSON, Jeweler, 319 Peun. av., opposite Browns’ hotel sep S—eolim WANTS. ARPENTER WANTED “NONE BUT A com t workman. Ap) to sat w. THUMPSON, & BRO, 269 Penn. avenue. sepS _%9 Penn. a1 FORMATION WANTED.—MY FATHER Matthew Markiend, lett his boarding houre on C street, between 3 and 4 4. on the morning of the 2d instant, (Sunday lest) at about Sj o'clock, since which time he has net been seenor heard of. He wore away a black cloth dress coat, black pan- taloons, black satin vest, white cravat with purple tower, a new pzircalf skin boots. He was sixty years of age, 6 feet 2 inches high, heavy f: and remarkably straight for one of his ny person having information conce:ning him will yreatly oblige his family by communicating the same to bis son. A. H. MARKLAND, sep S—lw* 480 L street north. TANTED—BY A RESPECTABLE French W Woman a Situation as a French Cook in a st, between sep 6—3t* large fumily. Apply at 301 Fourth Gand HH. ANTED—TO HIRE TWO FARM Hands, V to whom constant employment will be giv- en. Enquire at this ofice. sep 6—It* ANTED-—AT THE AMERICAN HOTEL a good Seamstress. None need arply unless they can produce satisfactory test!moniais of char- acter. Also, a good Cook can find employment at the same place. HEFLEBOWEK & LOVETT. sep 5—-lw . us et eee ANTED—EVERYBODY TO KNOW that y they can get a lot 21 feet front by 130 feet deep, for the low price of #75—payabie $3. month without interest. A Pely at the Union Lend Odice 7th street, above Odd Fellows’ Hall. ap 3—bm JOHN FOX, Seo. FOR SALE AND.RENT. _ OOMS FOR RENT, furrished or unfur- nished. Board can be had if desired. Ap I ply at No, 494 Lith street, between D and E. Sep °—3t* BRICK HOL eo ap water fn rden. 1e hoose commands a fine view of the Poto- Washington and Georgetown, and the lo- For farther in- N MILLER, ioner, No, 29 Pa. av., south side. (Intel) TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE for rent iX with a half square of .on HH street, be- It will be rented Dall i tithy location ; the house. ARGE ROOM with board, su flemen. The } e For part culargap- ! t ply at dei Tenth st Hue, NOR SALE—A D story Prame Dw Itis situated o: ad pl part of High street, Georgetown, and cen ® > coms, kitchen and cellar. Toa persen in quest of an excellent private dwelling, a sare opport ty is offered Also, the adjoining vacant lot. For terms enquire of WM. KING, at the Wood and Coal Yard of Dickson, Gordo at-eet, G ROR RENT—A desira 6th sirent, between D afew deers above the av- sep 7—3t a rocmand all th session can be bad con ber. For further part the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Ninth street. Itconteins ten rooms and hes been recent- 1. printed throughout Attached is a large yard, which is'a pump of excelent water. Py sses- n giver on the 15th inst. Term num. Apply at No.7, Fowler ep 1—eotf FOR SALE OR RENT -A desirable t ftory Brick Howse, witb passaye, back bul’ aud good yard, suitable for store and Dwei- . Forfurther information enquire of Mr. Mor h sts , an, on the mises, between 17th and Jacob Brodbeck, the highly valuable and desir: Farm on which he now resides, containing sixty acres and upwards of land, 2Lout3\¢ miles from the Centre Market, and one mile exst of Anacostia, or Benning’s Bridge, directiy on the Maribero’ and Weshinyien read, most of which has been cleared in the last five or six years, and fer gardening pur- poses is unsurpassed by any in the District, the soll being alte utioain. There is about tt or 14 acres of meadow land, 1 acres in strawberries of Tae best variety, 300 yourd peach trees in full bear- ing. The improvements are a two-story dwellirur | znd kitchen with two rooms, corm hesue, stubie tor four horses, smoke house, &e. Persons desirous of purchasing ere Invited to cail and examire the premises For farther parliculars enqu're of the subscriber on the prem!ses, or Col. Navlor. City Hall, Wash- fJagten, D.C. ROBT K. NEVITT. au 23—2awiw* OR RENT—A LARGE BRICK HC E, with stable in rear, and cistern of water in the yard, containing nine roo i, st., near Oth street norih. For sale. several Lo's of crovnd, in the First end Fourth Wards. For terms enquire cf the undersigned, north wing Cpitol extension. 4% Jv OR RENT—PLEASANT ROOMS fronting the Sinithsonian Institution. Address “AB at this ollice a* ‘OR SALE—THESTOCK ANDFIXTURES ofa Millinery Store on Pa. evenue for sale. The Store and Dwelling for rent For further particulars enqutre at this office. sep 1—Iw* OR SALE—TWO HUNDRED LOTS Price $75 cach. Two years’ credit, or 10 per cent. discount for cash. Apply atthe Union Land Oifice, 7th street, above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jy 3m VOR RENT—A TWO-STORY AND AYTIC Brick House, on Hi st., between 12th and 13th, containing eight rooms and a celler, ts for rent. mgood io J. W. BARKER, on H street. next to Lutheran Church. au 3—tf OOMS FOR RENT —A PARLOR AND several very pleasant furnished Chambers for rent, in a new brick house. ae to Phe OL NDY, aus No. 46 Loulsianz avenue. OTS FOR SALE—TWO OR THREE good Building Lots in a rapidly improving neighborhood for sale on tem yecrs’ credit. aapy to J. H. DRURY. jy YI For RENT—SEVERALHANDSONE PAR- | iors and Chambers, with Board. Also, Table and Treasient Board. Mrs. SMI'TH?S, 233 F street. BOARDING. LADY HAVING TAKEN THE PLEAS. £% ‘ant and newly repaired dwelling on Tenth | street. No. 468, between D and ©, will b= pleased | to receive one family, or several gentlemen, on terms the most reasonable. The rooms are large | Inquire at ap 9—tf and Landsomely furnisied, end a large yard at- tached to the house for the exercise of children. Being near the avenue, itis most convenient for table and transient boarders. an 27, —3w* RDING.—MRS. DUVA £yivania avenue, o posite Bro ‘al large and desfrable rooms, suitable fer Tamilies or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She can also ac- commodate six or eight table boarders. jy 30—tt Ee ee ee VARD, &¢.—MKS. BATES, ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street se prceren ten e gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made | to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. apé6—tf | y edited by Mrs. Austen, 2 vols ae in 1856 FRANCK TAYLOR. | eu EMOILR OF REV. SYDNEY SMITH, | AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ‘OUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT AUC- tien.— On MONDAY, the 10th instant, at 12 o'clock, I shali sell, at the residence of Jecob Sma!!, on south L, near the corner of 7th st. east, and nezr the Navy Yard, a good lot of Furniture, viz: Tebles, Bedsteads, Chairs, Andirons end Fenders, Locking-glass Pictures, Stoves, &c. Terms cash. EADY-MADE CLOTHING and STORE Fixter t Anction.—On MONDAY eve- ning, the 10:h instant, at 7 9’clock, I will pro- ceed to sell the entire stock of Ready-made Cloth ng and Furnishing Goods et auction, contained in the store on Pennsylvania avenue, 34 doar east 0! the National Hotel, (the dag will designate the piace) consisting of a larze variety of fashionable and well made Coats, Pantaloons, Vests, Shirts, Drawers, Stocks, Cravats, Handkerchiefs, Gloves Hosiery. > to be continued every evening until the whe ack is sold. Sale positive. For sale, two large Bow Windows JAS. C. McGUIRE, 3t Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. RUSTEE'S SALE OF WASHINGTON Turnpike Company Stock.-—On TUES- DAY. S mober Lith, at Lo’ oms, I shali sed— j Shares of the Washington Turnpike Com- ; par velue Sad. ‘Terms cash By order cf the Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, clock, p. m., at the jeep SB et Auctioneer. — By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY tures.—On TU Sept lith, at 19 o’clock, at the store fi y occupied yy Messrs. Hall & Bro.. on nth street, I shall erve, the en fixtures compris- i , Desks, &e small lot of Dress Goods remaining un- called for from former sale. E Perms: A er dit of n y days for a satisfac- torily eudorsed note beari ©. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By JAS C. McGUIRKE, Auctioneer. USTION SALE OF BONN?*TS French Ribbons, Limbroidery, Trimmings and Fancy Goods-—On WEDNESDAY morning. S+pt. 2th. at 10 o’clock. at store No. 13 Pa. av. between ib and 9h st ce's, IT shall sella stock of Ribbons. Boanetts, Embroidery, Trimmings and Fa c- Goods, ia lots to svit "Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, sep S—d Auctioneer. ay Rn GREEN, Aueticneer. ime -°G LOTS ON THE ALDARLE RUEL2».. ses "DAY iin tsland ar Auction.—On Fn. ae instant, I shall sell, in f ont of the premise, * orlock p.m, Lots No Land 2, in Square No No. Lis 47 feet front by 75 feet deep, between I and K sts. so , and 52 feet deep on one A 67 on the other, ny bak to a wide « on I street south between 45 and 6th strects wet, RS : One-third cash; balance In 6, 12 and ; for notes beating interest from day of t taken. A deed given and a dee# of tr ‘Yitle indisputable. Sate po GREEN sep S—d (Organ) By C. W. POTELER, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALY OF VALUABLE Real E-tate on the tsland, Dwelling Mouses e. Auctioneer. (and Buildin; Lots —Hy virtueof «dred of trust bearing date on the fourth day of August, 154, and recorded in Liber A 3 ses, Lots Nas. 69, 70, and S?, In Joel W. square No. 515, fronting e and 43g sts. 20 feet deep dings and im U-buile and 18es, situated in ade inv : be one-third eash; and enths, for notes bearing of sale, and secured by deed of rty; and if not complied with he sale. the propery “hese terms «o complied with) will be resold upon one werk’s notiee, at the risk and expense ay purchaser. neing at ex upon the pi x dae after nse of purch seers. ARLES 8. WALLAC!1. Prastec, Cc. W. BOTELER, au 15—cokds Auctioneer. {G7 The above sale is postpoue tte Thars. day, September 15th, ig o'clock, at which time P' sitively take p jace* ©. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. Cc. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. AS. C. McGUIRE, Aucttoneer. TERY VALUABLE LOT ON TRE Ca- nal, suitable fora Coal and Weod Depot. a +, Soptember i2th, at i sell part of a 7 120 feet on et west, by $20 jeet on north B street, con. 4,000 square feet of ground s lot adjoins and 1s within five feet of the ad is very desirable for a coal or wood de- © premises. x . JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auciicneer, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. Meco QMaLe FRAME HOUSE AND LOT IN SD the First Ward at Public Sate.—On ~ ber lth. at 5 o’elk, > Wwest pa tof Lot consisting of vitaining four rooms h cash; the residue in6, 12, ard Iy morths, wiih interest, and secured by a deed of trust on the premises. ‘ston tne PIVAS. ©. McGUIRE, sep 6—d Auctioneer. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Aue 5 if pebgtte FURNITURE & HOUSE- hold Etfects, Family Carriage, Matched Horses, Rockaway, Farming € elis, &c. Oa TUESDAY morcing, September at ten o'clock, at the country seat of Thomax Marshall, Esq., near the yElage of Tena! on tie turnpike to Rockville, about two miles f-om Georzetown, I shail sell ali his handsome furat- ture and Housekseplag Eficcts, consisting in part of— Roseweod carved Rrocatelle covered Sofa, with curtains. &c. to match Mahogany French Sofa and Chairs, finished in canary colored brocatelle, curtains to match Mahegany bair spring-seat Sofa and Cheirs Rosewood Arm Chairs Whatnot Superb French Mantel Clock, with Candelabras, cost #300 Rosewood Secretary and Bookcase Marble top Centre and other Tables Elegant gilt frame French plate Mirror, plate 60 by $4, with slab and bracket and other ,Carpets, new and of excellent Velvet, Brussels, Tepest edi Rugs to match, nalit One pair ana gilt six light gas Chandeliers Dining room, hall and other yas fixtures Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands Sane und wood seat Chairs, Rockers China, Glass, Table Cutlery, &e. Cooking, parlor and Chamber Stoves Together with many other articles not necessary to enumerate. At twee'’clock— (One handsome Family veg but little used One pee superior matched iron grey Carriage 01 SES Handsome lion Sleigh, Rockaway Wagons, Plougbs, Harrow: Harness, Shovels, Forks, Cultivators Let of Hay and Corn, Potatoes Hot bed Sash, &e. Terms: $30 and under cash; over thatesma credit of two and four months for notes satisfacto- tily endersed, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, aut%s-—d Auctioneer. By J. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneers. No NEAT TWO-STORY PRAME Houses on M street, between 12th 13th streets, at Auction.—On TUESDAY af ternoon, September Uth, at 5¥ o'clock on the i 1 shall sell subdivision No 30 in square a2, on north M, between i2th end 13th streets, with the improvements, consisting of two _ at and well Snished two-story Frame Dwelling OUSES. Terms favorable and rade known at rele. JAS. C. McGUIR I. sep5—d Auctioneer. — UBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SE- MINARIES.—All the School Books in gen- eral use throughout the District ef Columbia, to- gether with an assortment of School Stationery, at very low prices, on sale at TAYLOR & MAURY Booksellers, near 9th sireet, sep | Mrussels Stair Carpets, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. REPORTED FOR THE EVENING STAR. —————————— ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT Two Weeks Later from California. New Yor, Sept. 8.—The Northern Light, from San Juan de Nicaragua, arrived here early this morning. She connected with the Uncle Sam, which left San Francisco on the i8th of August. The steamer Golden Gate ulso left San Francisoo on the same day with the mail for Panama. The Northern Light touched at Key West on her passage. She brings over $1,000,000 in specie. CALIFORNIA NEWS. The Sonora, with passengers aud New York dates of the 20th, had arrived. Trade at San Francisco was dull, and most articies of merchandize had declined in price. The mine continued to do well, and the wheat crop, it was thought, would amount to about 2,000,000 bushels. The Indian war on the northern bonndary of California and the southern part of Oregon still rages. Twenty-five Americans had been murdered onthe Klamath. The Indians had also attacked the minors on the Upper Sacra- mento. Seven Americans had been wounded, and fifty Indians kitted. At Ranchors a party of Mexican robbers had attacked the settiers, killing eighty men, and one woman; including a man named A. Fran- sis, who they robbed of seven thousand dol- lars The robbers were pursued by ® party under command of Sheriff Phoenix, and a fizht ensued, in which the sheriff and three of robbers were killed. Subsequently nine * the outlaws were hung by Lynch Law. The surveying schooner Active, which went in search of the whale ship Nile, sapposed to hive on board Swan and Clifford, the Hono lulu forgers, overhauled that vessel, but the culprits were not on board. I. C. Woods, the late partner of the banking and express house of Adams & Co., has ab- svonded, on the ship Audubon, to Australia. [t appears that he retained over $100,000 of that concern. A Turk and Frenchman have been detected in counterfeiting gold dust. They say they were employed Ly a banking and express come any. 7 The Know Nothing State Convention has nominated J. Merley Johnson for Governor. The sloop-of-war Decatur had arrived at San Francisco from Puget’s Sound. A fire at Stockton had destroyed property to the amount of $30,000. SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS. Saw Faancisco, Aug. 17 —S:les, to-day, of Hoxall and Gallego flour, in lots, at $13.50. Bacon (extra) 200. Pork (clear) 28¢. Sugar (erusbed) Ie Money is abundant. CENTRAL AMERICA. The war still rages in the interior. A battle was fought, on the ISth of August, near Leon, between the Government forces, commanded by Gen. Guardisia, and the Democratic army under Gen. Manas. The latter were defeateds and Manas was killed. Col. Walker arrived at San Juan del Sud on the 28th, with a smell detachment under his anmand. He was en‘leayoring to recruit from the California passengers, but with litde success. Col. Kinney was still at San Juan de Nicar- agua. He had meade a contract with Shepard for a grant of 35,000,000 acres of land, and had sent an agent toGranda to get it confirmed by the Government. Latest from Norfolk and Portsmouth. Barimorg, Sept. 8.—The boat has arrived, and brings tidings of @ decrease in the num- ber of deaths, and that the new cases are igere easily managed. There were twenty- three deaths on Thursday in Norfolk, inelud- ing Mr. Baker [Roberte?] member elect to the Legislature. Portsmouth letters say there are about f- teen deaths in that city daily. Dr. Morris writes that ull the pbysicians from north of Norfolk are down with the fever but two. Six of these are now very ill in the Navai Mos. pial. Dr. Marshall, of Baltimore, is dying. Haboas Corpus Refused. Puitape.pnia, September 8 —The Supreme (State) Court have refused the application of Passmore Williamson for a writ of habeas corpus, by four to one. Re-Election of Senator Atchison. New Yor, Sept. 8.—The New York Tri- bune announces that the Hon. David R. Ate chison has been re-clected to the Vaited States Senate. New York Markets. New Yorn, Sept. 8 —Stock are about tc. lower. Money is unchanged. Flour is a trifle higher; sales of 9.000 bbls ; State brards ems) 35; good Obio $8,624; Southern = Wheat is a trifle higher; Southern white $2; red $1.85. Corn is a trifle higher; Western mixed Ylc. Whisky is unchanged. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. CELLENT AND NEARLY NEW Far. pees nd Household Effects at Auc- y 1g, September 10th, at iW e’clock, at the reeidence of Walter Lenox, tsq.,No 411 F str et, between 6th and 7th sts., 1 shail sell all bis | a aad Housekeeping Effects, consistii _— . Suite of Resewa aad Furniture, Saished in crimson brocatel Plies oceo covered Armchairs Pendens tarvok Walnut marble-top centre and scfa Tabies Beautiful giit frame Oval French plate Mirror koaies? Writing Cabinet Walnut Workstands Elegant Brovze and Parian Marble Ornaments Handsome pu brocatelle and Lace Curtains, Cornice and Fixtures Velvet, Brussels and 3 a Bronze Hat tree, hall Oileh ods Walnut Extension Di Table Do Sideboard and Dist Stand, Butler Tray Do _ Dining Chairs, Table Cutlery White Ftench china dinner, dessert, and tea Sets Sct of Crystal cut and Engraved Glassware lated Castors, Cofee Urn ba abane Enamelled full marble top Cottage suite Supericr mehogany and walnut French Bedsteads Marble top Dressing Bureaus, Wasbstands Wainut and mahogany Wardrobes, Tables Morocco covered Lounge Mahogany Dressing Table Grautte and painted Toilet Sets Window Shedes, Crib and Bedding Single Iron Bedsteads =uperlor eurlea hair Mattresses, husk do. Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows bycelient Marseilles Quilts, Blankets, &e. Cae Ca ent Cuaire, Rockers Cane and w it rs, ‘Together with @ general assortment of Kitchen Ute a s Terms : $30 cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 9 days, for satisfactorily endorsed tes, beat interest. “> 3 "The above Furniture {s nearly new and cc encehoat qeney- sag. c. McOUIRE, sop 5—a ‘Auctioneer. POLICE OFFICE. Third Distriet, No, 425 EStreet-, near Sth. IS office will be open from 7 o'clock A. M. complaints rANL Hi tillal P.M , where all of a vio- tation of the laws of the ; ans te United States will meet wi Spore re }fempt attention from the chief of 4 "8TSe JOUN 8. HOLLIN EaD, sep 5—eo3*® — Police , 34 Diwtriot.