Evening Star Newspaper, November 1, 1855, Page 3

+] man, anda child, Att Hattow E’sx —From prudential mo- | was ai , in our last | quired to pay a night was what is called ** All Hallow E’en;’’ for, on such oces sions, juveniles find fun ‘in exorcising bane- ful spirits,’’ in their own irritating housekeepers by pounding lus- oors, pulling their bells, and t purchased for that pur- ; and indulging themselves e feared that a it of the event would re- of the youngsters of an event | fire. The which has, from time immemorial, be: upon by their predesessors for purposes However, we miscalculated; the little posted as ourselves, accordingly celebrated «All Hallow E’en” according (o the ancient methods. But the sport of some of them was not all on their own most pulled away aoe bell-hand desperate ringing, then ran off to enjo: hearty laugh, returned performance. In the interval ened to an upper window, pS ee the il old 0} e bell-knob, to | sae a! su stanead winkew diversions, victims as to themselves! en seized | men, rascals were as well and | Ti0ws damage. An hour later the alarm was and so soon as thi jerk, he was di & shower-bath from the | a The boys scampered off. | wick time, ‘‘ guffawing”’ at the re- cipient of the aqueous honor! Again: A crowd of boys on the same street put themselves to the trouble of conve heavy plank toa dwelliag-house, eo arrange it that when the servant should open the door the timber would fall into the passage, and thus occasion an extraordinary slarm—“ a big noise.” the house, overhearing the discussion of their | ioned himself in an alley, and at the | fom Charles A. Leas, late Health Commis- most critical moment of their performances he | *!0ner of this city, that he will leave Balti out and seized the ringleader by the | His companions fled to the music cf their captive fellow—in other words, his | ‘tay next. Dr. L. lorations for mercy. The | Strong friends among his fellow citizens whose " mer after hinting to | good wishes for his health and , | 0 with him. We understand robably, be accommo- | City of the Czar under the most favorable aus- 4 the guard-house ! } Hallow E’en in old timesespecially, afforded | and’ an cecasion for lovers to “try their eweet- | *® hearts ;’’ but im these latter days, we are in- ™27”*" formed, the Germans in Pennsylvania then cut their cabbage for saur-kraut ! tender hearted readers who may think that | of the taking of Sebastopol was received ii the mention of those two subjects in one pars- our city, graph isa gross association of ideas’ | arrangements But the gentleman of screams ard citizen rele sed him that if he and $ party should their spot they might, abt bar 0 There may be Tas Maryranp Bartisr Union Aszecia- Tiow assembled at the Second Buptist Church, Baltimore, yesterday morning. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Boston, after which letters were read from some thirty churches, including the Dis- triet ef Columbia, showing the church gener- ally to be in a healthy condition. he Association elected J. W. M. Williams as Moderator, and A. Fuller Crane clerk. It appears, from the published proceedings, x Richards, of the committee appointed tovisit the Columbia College at the last meet- ing of the Association, presented a repoit stating that the institution is in a flourishing There are now sixty-four scholars im the college department, and eighteen in partment, a larger number The report is sccom- the preparatory de than at any other time panied by resvlutions looking to an increae of the endowment to $100,000, -and ap) the 34 Thursday in February to be obse:ved as a day cf fasting and prayer. We notive, amon tegy those of the aphwell, esq , of this city. the names of the dele- Samson and A “B-1-E-R-R!’’—This was the atart- lig cry which resounded throughout the city this morning, at ten o’clock, and then com- wenced the ding-dong of the bells, and soon the “machines” were heard rattling in the | a, streets, with vociferations of ‘Away with her!’’ “ Pull away, boys !’’ and such like ex- <lamations. Merchants and their clerks rushed to their doors, while not » few people, hasten- | ing to the middle of the Avenue, strained their eyes to ascertain the precise direction of | the ‘‘fi-e-r-r.”’ ‘* Where is it’’’ asked ascore | of individuals in the same breath, and the reply came naturally ‘‘I don't know.”’ the crowds leisurely withdrew, the alarms of both voices and bells ceased, and the ‘‘ Perse,” which had been hauled as far westward as the Kirkwood House, was turned round, and thir- ty or more beys returned with * her’ to the | engine-house. hile we admired the sponding te the alarm, w were glad that no one lost his property by the of fire. As it was, the occurrences af- us material for # paragraph, although we are not prepared to say that the origina- tors of the innocent disturbance, aware of the scarcity of items, projected it merely as a mat- ter fur our especial accommodation. remptitude of re- ich was false, we Nationay TosaTre.—A large audit Sttracted to this establishment last night to witness the performance of the tragic play of “ Camille,’ as translated by Miss the Freuch of Alexander Dumas; that lady sustaining the principal character. bibited throughout a proper conception of the part which «he personated, and di«played tal- ents of @ high dramatic order. . represents features of asandon in fashionable Parisian, bat not what we of this country would consider virtuous life. bert plays are not. on this aeeount, the less attrac- | may think proper. Respect A Pate &c,, tive to every » . JOHNS, M.D Armand, aud Mr. W. 1. Bri; closely and particularly associated with the ueroine represented, acted well their parts, while the other members of the corps credita- bly contributed to the interest of the occasiun, Mrs. Bellamy well sustained the Prudence, as also did the other ladies in the Piece; the singing of Miss Kemble being rap- turously encored. The scenic dis- _ Noveties —On Saturday evening the pub- hie will be gratified with the sight of a wonder, at the hall on the northeast corner of Pena- lyauia avenue and Eleventh street; when olone! Wood will exhibit the bearded woman, whose hirsute appendage has not only been a marvel, but an object of envy to many a fourths of civilized society this is not the case youth of the opposite sex, in other cities. Her infant son, too, is similarly provided with % formidable hairy adornment. give “a touch’’ of his musical | ach as oil Powers on the interesting occasion. Tas Arriictgy.—A correspondent of the iatelligencer justly and humanely observes that ityhould “+ not be forgotten that ovr poor eficted sister cities, Nortulk and Portsmouth, Will require « fostering hand for quite a while | ported at the Ortice, 39 ter the Angel of Death has wholl fore let the rich, always the almoners of i ether they will or will forbear,’’) contribute of their store. Poverty is there; Winter is approachin, Abd discomforts will ve to be encuuntered.’’ Sperrovs Comss.—A New York paper says: purious half dollars of the date of 1823, brass ninepences cruseed to represent ten vent pieces, are now much in vogue, and be- | SHI got up and plated, are yalculated to As some of them may find their way hither, at ae well for our citizens W be on the look- Court or Cusius.—Yesterday Jno. UG. Hick- Wan, of Maysville, Kentucky, was appointed 4 commissioner to take testimony George D. Kellogg was sworn ai Air Sherman resumed bis argument in the f Letitia Humphreys, and had not eon- ed when the court adjourned. CoxrLainrs.—Some of the fama have complained to us t. ‘ure at the National Theatre is frequently warred by the indecurous behavior of certain young men, who not onl. the performance, but dive. atrons of the at their plea- talk loudly during ‘sky-lark’’ in the lob- Taz Potomac Assoctatioy pro iving a concert, and cffer as a prize = the | ire com- #il sell the largest number cf air ot splendid silver torches, which of manufacture by Galt & | dence, No. pany which sh Guarv Hovse.—Last night, two women, were srommmedsiad with “— unfortunate men, who had: - balanced himself by over-draughts of whi, for ying in the street, and re- small as a penalty for his indiscretion. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. Avexaypaia, Nov. 1, 1855. Last night about 11 o’elock the frame build- ing on Pitt street, near King, owned by James M. Stewart, and occupied by a free colored man named Smith, was discovered to be on alarm quickly gathered the fire- who, though too late to save the house, preserved the surrounding buildings from se- renewed in consequence of the half-burnt ma- terials flaming up again. This fire was ex- tinguished without trouble, and onee more our city sank to slumber. The building was un- insured, and is worth probably The occupant—a very worthy man—loses all his furniture, &c., valued at $500. The fire is attributed to an incendiary. The Ladies Benevolent Society, and the Young Men’s Christian Association, intend uciting in a fair for the benefit of our city | poor, and are now engaged in the preliminary Last night, a Know Nothing masz meeting | came of at American Hall. The fair for the benefit of our energetic friends of the Friendship Fire Company opens | next Monday at Sarepta Hall, and our people, | we are sure, will not be behindhand in - ronizing a company which deserves so well of ' the public for its public spirit and efficiency. Ami. SL Gorse ro Russta—We learned yesterday more to-day for New York, en route for St. Petersburg, by the steamer Hermann, on 8a has many warm and Excuperity will @ goes to the | pices, and we are satisfied that go where he he will reflect great credit upon himself his country. —Balt. American of this oe Pivck to tae Bacx Bonz.—When the new: some wag during the following right tied a piece of crape around the consulate sign of our friend Johns, the Russian consul. The next morning, when the consul discovered it, he tore the emblem of mourning off, and wri- ting on asheet of paper, ‘I can whip the cowardly Briton who hung the crape on my sign,”’ posted it up where the crape had been. It is needless to say no one fathered the mour: ful joke.—N. O. Delta. Acctpext at A FvNerau.—At the funer:! | ef Mr. Lreson, at Lynn, Mase, on Monday, the entry floor fell through, precipitating’ som: twelve ladies into the cellar. No one was se- riously injured. The house was built one hundred and thirty years ago, and Mr. Iresou had resided in the same house eighty-six year: Waocesace Executions.—Recent accounts from Canton say the execution of the rebels had been going on for some time, at the rate of seven and eight hundred aday. As many as ten thousand had been got rid of. Several were skinned alive, and one higher criminal than the rest was cut in twenty four picces— lingering, dying. GRAIN vor EnGuanp.—It is stated in the . New York Commercial that a remittance of £10,000 in gold was received by the Africa, to be employed in grain purchases in this coun- try for shipment to England. This is « signifi- cant fact. & The Indians regard a thin husk on corn an indication of a mild winter. This being true, the one just Speroncaing will be of the seetie kind, as the husks are said to be very thin. Frou Urau.—The News states that on the 29th of August millions of grasshoppers de- scended on the settlements north of Utah county, destroying everything green in their way : fap The editor of the Bddyville (Iowa) Free Press boasts of a lady of that place under twenty-one years of age, has been the mother of seven children. _ ka Hon. Edson B. Olds has been extremely ill at his residence in Ohio, from which, a re- cent letter says, he was slowly recovering. SP An ignorant man from the country in- quires whethor mock turtle soup is made out of tortoise shell cats? i Dr. Curtis's Inhaling Vaper.—Dr. JouNs, one of the most celebrated physicians in New York writes as follows : Dr. Curtis—Dear Sir: Having witnessed the excellent effects of your HYGEANA OR IN- HALING HYGEAN VAPOR AND CHERRY SVRUP, ta ae case of Chronic Bronchitis, and being much in favor of counter irritation in affec- tions of the throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, | can therefore cheerfully recommend your Medica- ted Apparatus, as being the most convenient and effectual mode of applying anything of the kind | have ever seen © doubt thousands of persons may be relieved, and many cured, by using your Temedies Yeu are at to use this In any way you No. 609 Houston street, New York CAUTION —Dr Curtis’s Hygeana is the orig- inal and only genuine article. oc 22-Im iL As the Season appreaches fer Gentle- men to replenish their Wardrobe we would ad character of | vise those in want of fashionable articles of dress to visit the Marble Hall Clothing Emporium of NOAH WALKER & CO.,, Browns’ Hotel Building , where may be found everything that is new and fashionable for Gentlemen and Youths’ — in Ready made Clothing and Furnishing Gu Ls if” Dr. Hoofland’s Uelebrated German Bitters.—The condition of the stomach is of vital importance. No man, woman or child can be healthy unless the work of digestion is regularly, thorougly and vigorously performed With three- And the remedy is HOUFL AN. sf by Dr C ly create a thin the reach of all D’SGERMAN tide T penton . Jackson, Philadelphia, will as sure- egular and healthy action of the stom- Jessen the friction of machinery. Let the victlm of dyspepsia or indigestion in any of its forms, bet og? ‘we guarantee a good ap- petite, ph si vigor, firm uerves, sound sleep by night, and increased cheerfulness by day. advertisement. sep 12-3m 17" More Cured !—Sixteen more cases are re- South Kighth street, all All live in Philadelphia cured of Rheumatism. Seven were cured within an hour; two cured in ten minutes ; and one cured in three days. Others were cured of various complaints an ! r the *‘ Electric Out,” to be a thousand dificulties | street. oct 18-tr ins, by at 39 South Kighth De Gratu & Co. STOTT & CO, Agents. MARRIED, In Troy, New York, on Monday, the 20th Ov- tober, by the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, GEORGE W LDS, of Washington city; and“SUSAN. daughter of the late Richard P. former place. . On the Ist November, by Rev. J. Geo. Butler, Mr. JOHN TREDWAY and Miss MARKY M. NOERR, both of this city. : * On the 26th October, by the Rev FH. Richey, WM.H. BARBOUR, Esq., formerly of Balti- more, Md., to Miss ELVINA N., eldest daugh- tercf Rev. 3. A. H. Marks, of this city. On the 20th October, at the country seat of the late Hon. Lev! Woodbui , in New Haimpshire, Capt 6. V. FOX, U.8. Navy,‘oMirs VIRGI- Nta L. WOUDBURY, daugater of the deceased statestnan. art. Esq, oe DIED, On the 30th October, at his reaidence in this city, ANDREW COYLE, in the 73d year of his age. His friends end those of the family are invited to attend the faueral services, at the First Presby- terian Church, on 4 street, this (Thursday) af- ternoon at 3 o’elock. In G own, on the 3ist October, of con- sumption, HARRIET, wife of James ‘Murray, in the 50th year of her age. : The friends and acquaintances of tne family are requested to attend her funeral to-morrow (Fri day) mening at 10 o'clock, from her late resi- iS High street * Balt. Sun please copy. WANTS. FOR SALE AND RENT. iP - a pe errs So > WANTED IMMEDIATELY—A eh phy N- ocean tee NSaEDSwOsTORy men, address, and sa vania e leit orders for niet ‘Works nee Dales WilUlards’ Hotel It ie: a complete anh aye. oblished by Virtue, Emmins & Roberts Men of sirable establishment. Apply toF. A. HARRY, | et Willards’ Hotei. nov 1—3t + e right stamp can do well, and may obtain fur- ther information by aj viog Bereonally to CHAS EMERSON, No.3 Fowler's Building, 7th srreet 4 * e undersigned wishing to quit the busi- near E Rov IS _ | ness offers his establishments under the United WwW AN TE D—EVERYBODY TO KNOW | States Hotel, for sale moderate terms. The ‘that ‘can save ten cent by rehes- | room is well fitted w tap ne gt es ingthelr DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, and | site for such an establishment ‘The position ts a CAPS at HALL’S Great Cheap Cash Store, No. | good 373 Seventh Apply at Clark Mills’ Foundry, near Was! oc 30- about to sail from New York. TO BARBEES AND HAIR-DRFSSERS — one, and in the hands of an industrious and en ising man may be made one of the best- street, fourth door above I. | oc 31—1m on nsylvania avenue. | nov 1 ott J. BROWNE ANTED IMMEDIATELY—TWO Metal | Rig FIT o R RENT —MUNDER'S ASSEMBLY Room jo the Office) can berented for Balls ty ey upon reasonable terms. It is one cf the handsomest and m-st convenient rooms inthecity. Appiyat Mr. JNO. F. ELLIS’ eee 306 Pa. avenue, near Tenth street. oc a F K RENT—A TWO-STORY AND ATTIC ‘ck Dwelling, with two-story frame back Dui! if attached, all in good order, situated on Maryland avenue, between 43 and 6th sts Rent | moderate. Apply to GEO. W. HINTON, Mer- chant Tallor, 406 Pa. avenue. oct 30—tf {Organ} ee Foe SALE—A BARGAIN.—_THAT CON- venient and comfortable two-s'ory brick dwel- ling on 19th, between Pa. avenue and [ street, in Ss atl avin part Res city. Itis now ae Sere ‘ A | pancy TR. ris, as a boarding house. It gpl aged aa eam wae comeeactle Bengt! feet, has a lerge hall, with extensive cutting and fitting Ladies and Children’s Dresses. | back buildings, covered with tin, and a new roof Address ‘‘M W.”? at this Office. oct 15-tf | It hasan excellent cellar, and airy, and ts in = | every —— most desirable piece of y ANTED—A COPY OF THE AMERICAN | It is needless to described the ses, as all who Archives, in nine large volumes, for which | are desirous to possess thi ives of healthy and orin | cheap pro) ina rapidly improving part of the . A broken set might answer, ided it | ere will of it by er ere contained the earlier volumes. ‘ash 500; or a eredit of 6, 12, and 18 oc 13- FRANCK TAYLOR. months, with one-third cash, approved notes, a ing interest, for $3, Finishers. For ‘workmen nt day. ANTED—A COMPETENT MAN as Cap- tain’s of an United States vessel For further par- Uculars enquire of the Barber at the United States Hotel. oc 30-3t* ANTED—AS GOVERNESS OR Instruct- | ress, a situation in babies pe fey Be lad competent to teach all the of t) nglisi language, and music. She has had much a rience asa and can bring unexceptiona’ recommendaticns. She ily for her board alone. A to the Star. viel areasonable price will be in books. bear: . = ANTED—EVERYBODY TO KNOW that A to W. P.8. SANGER, Esq , or to Mr. they can get a lot 2 feet front by 130 feet | SAMUEL RISDFERN, near the premises. deep, for the low price of Led bce amonth | o¢ 27—1w without interest. A Py ae the Union Land Office | —————— __—____________ 7th street, above oad ‘ellows’ Hall. OR RENT OR SALE—A CONVENIENT ap 2—bmn JOHN FOX, Sec. IY two story brick dwelling and adjoining frame | building, rolgneee oceupis hbo pa ponent a ~~ containing e! or ten rooms, cellars an BOARDING. atties, with a large garden attached. ‘his prop- erty 1s situated on New Jersey avenue, a Li low the brick bridge, south of and within a few minutes walk of the Capitol, and will bs either OARDING —BOARD MAY BE HAD AT. 493 Sixth street, between D and E. One very | large apartment with gas; also, several other | rented or sold onfavorable terms, rooms. oc Apply to RICHARD BARRY, No. 28 Missouri OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 Penn- | 8¥enue. oc 27-6 Cos pepe! te Brown’s Hotel, bus | OR RENT—THAT NEW FOUR STORY several |i rooms, suitable for | Brick Dwelling and Store, containing twenty families or single gentlemen, which she will reat | rooms with kitchen and cellar, on the south side with board at moderate prices. She can alsoac | of Pa. avenue, between 4x and Gth streets, and commodate six or eight table boarders. adjoining Buthmann’s Wine Store, is for ‘rent. jyso It will be ready for a tenant on the Ist of Novem- = ber, being all finished except the fourth sto OARD, &¢ —MRS. BATES, ON THES. W- | which wiil be done as soon areca: Enguise corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street | 4) the rear of JOS. C. BARBER. oct 96-Iw* is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, | —————— om without board. Every effort will be made URNISHED OR UNFURNISHED ROOMS to render those comfortable who may favor her | WITH OR. WITHOUT BOARD.—Mrs.N with their patronage. ap6—tf WILSON having removed te those new and com modious Houses on the north side of D street, be- - aahEn Ween eae tween Sth and Sth, is now to accommo GRAND EXHIBITION—at 373 7th Street. | gate those wishing rooms f economia: Doors open at 6} o'clock a. m. ed, with or without board. oct 23-tf Operations to commence at 7 o'clock, when the most MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW FALL GOODS EVER EXHIBITED IN THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES, may be seen at K. 8. HALL’S CHEAP CASH STGRE. | —_ | EVER HAS OUR ASSORTMENT BEEN | »o complete and our stock so large as at the present time, and as we give our friends and cus- tomers the benetit of the low-priced cash system, they may expect to buy of us at least ten per cent Jower than they can of other hous?s, who sell on } long cred‘t. and consequently must have much | 1 f profits to pay for slow debts, collecting the same. aud losing the bad debts, which to some extent y credit business must produce. We would Lere name a few of the EX TRA BARGAINS which have just been received from the NORTHERN AUCTIONS and IMPORT- ERS: Wide black Silks 50 cents Mous De Laines 8 cents, worth 12 2000 yards very fine De Laines, 12 cents worth 25 Yard wide Merino 12 cents worth 25 Fine De Bege 12 cents worth 25 2000 yards good Calico 5 cents OR RENT—A VERY DESIRABLE BRICK Dwelling House, suftable for the residen ceog ; asmall family, or for Offices, or for a Fancy Store, location No. 437 Neventh street west, Between G and H streets north. House in ater order, pa- red throughout and yas intreduced; brick sta- | ble and paved yard; a well of first rate water in , the yard. Apply to E. M. CHAPIN, No. 325, 9th street. e06t. for rent that neat and pleasantly located brick Cottave Dwelling-house on 12th street, Island ,near the Smithsonian, between B and C streets west side, and to a careful, prompt tenant, the rent will be moderate Also, for sale cheap, a two-story Frame liouse on 8th street, Island, between G aad H streets, east side JOHN L. SMITH, Attorney at Law, oct 13-e0If Sth street, near Centre Market. URNISHED ROOMS.—Mrs. G. ANDER- SON bas two pleasant Parlors and three Chambers, which she will rent during the ses- sion of Congress, or by the year. ‘The rooms are situated over the Music end Stationery Store, No. 276 Pa. avenue, two doors from the Kirkwood House. oct Is-eott | Dre RE —STORE AND DWELLING attached, on High street, adjoining Stephens’ Wagon Yard, Georgetown, and is considered a Second mourning Calico 8 cents, worth 12 first rate business stand. Any one wishing to rent Plaid Muslins 12 cents worth 25 will please cailon Mr REASIN STE ENS, Embroidered Curtain Muslin 12 cents worth 25 Georgetown, orto PRESLY W. DORSEY, cor- Civth and Silk Mantillas very cheap ner 7th and { streets, Washington. oct 23-d2w Merino Mantillas only $1 50 Irish Linen 25 cents 200 yards of Ginghams at 6 cents Best Manchester Gingham 12 cents worth 18 OR RENT—THE RESIDENCE NOW OC- cupied by Mr Chubb on 1th street, west side, second door from F street The Carpets gust received and o| Yard wide bleached and unbleached Shirting cents Wide bleached Sheeting only 10 cents Weol Flannel only 12 cents Canton Flannel 8 cents Good Bed Ticking 6 cents, worth 10) Apron Check § cents Linen Towels 6 eents Cassinets oaly 25 cents Blankets 50 cents Liaseys very cheap Full Cloth for servants, very heavy and cheap Long embroidered Undersleeves 12 cents Infants’ embroidered Bodies 25 cents worth 75 Ladies’ black and col’d Kid Gloves 12 cents Cotton Gloves J pair for 12 cents Ladies’ Cotton Hose 6 cents Gentlemen’s lined Burlin Gloves 12 cents, worth 37 cents Gentlemen's fine Silk Hdkfs25 cents Do col’d border do. 12 cents Spool Cotton 12 cents per dozen Ladies’ Vests very cheap Geutlemen’s Undershirts 87 cents Fine satin Stor ks 5” cents Silk Cravats only 25 cents Rich Bonnet Ribbons as low as 5 cents Bonnets only 37 cents Geatlemen’s and Boys Hats and Caps from 12 cts 1 HE BooT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT is complete, embracing every Mato Ba BOUTS, SHOES, and RUBBERS fer LADIES, GEN- TLEMEN and CHILDREN, man have been made to order, and I will WARRANT THEM TO GIVE SATISFACTION. We have Ladies’ Gaiters as low as 47 cents. Slippers 37 cents. Children’s Shoes It cents. Gentlemen Boots $1 50. Boys’ Boots $1 Ladies and Mis- ses OLD STYLE GAITERS AT HALF PRICE. A very large assortment of heavy BOOTS and BROGANS for servants, very cheap, and war- ranted not to rip. 1 would tay to all CASH BUYERS who wish to study economy in these hard times to look over the above | nd compare it with the prices they have been he babit of paying, and then we cheerfully invite them to call and examine our stock, assuring them a kind reception, prompt at- tention, and upright and honorable dealing. Purchasers buying to goed St ee obtain any article they may want at Baltimore prices. — RB ALL, No. 373 Seventh street, Pourth door north of I street i” Remember the number, 373, fourth house ebove I street oc 3t—W ThS&eolw OST--ON MUNDAY, the 29th instant, a PARRO’ ith white and purple head, a ring on one foot, and talks a little. Was last seen near the Wesleyen’s Church, on the Island A liberal reward will be given for its recovery, by SUSAN EVENS, 205 Second street, near Mary- land avenue oc 30. Groen NEWS FOs THE CHILDREN. Lots of new TOYS at oc 30—3t LAMMOND’S, 7th street \MBROIDERING CLOTH, 8UPERIOX “4 Scissors, Elastic Gord, Portemonnates, Stilet- toes, fine Powade, Backgammon Boards, Domi- of which noes, &c., at LAMMOND’S, oc U-3t 7th street. CONFEC NERY. E-OPENING. OHN MILLER, PENNSYLVANIA AVE- nue, south side, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, respectfully informs the public that he bas refitted his Store, and opeged it to. day forthe sale of every article which enters into the CONF EC- TIONERY business; intending to keep on hand an eleyant and choice assortment. While terdering his thanks tothe public for the ronage hitherto extended to him he hereby in- forms his friends that he will always be y to attend to Parties, Balls, or whatever other kinds of assembiages which may require his services and confections. oc 8— JUST ADDED. W Ef HAVE JUST ADDED TO OUR A ready complete assortment of WATCHE JEWELKY, SILVERWARE, &c.a very choice lot of Florentine Mostac, Coral, and other s'yles of NEW JEWELRY. ‘The attention of purchasers desirous of select- ing from the most complete assortment, and at the lcwest rates, is invited to the above. M. W. GALT & BRO , Jeweler:, 224 Pa. avenue, between ith and 10th streets oc Wt CLOCKS—CLOCKS—CLUCKS! ed, some very beeutiful styles CLOCKS, which will be sold tow at J. ROBINSON’s, 319 Penn. avenue, opp. Browns’ Hotel. oc 10—eolm _.. Pye OFF CLOTHING BUUGHT AND man and ladies. | Ladies baving received their invitations last | sect the honor of their company is again de- sired. is now cpen at the above named room, and be so- licits the patronage cf his former patzons and the public in general. between Ist and 2d streets, the above line will be promptly attended to and be faithfully executed. the estate of the late Wm. Clark. seen at his late residence, near the Navy Yard. Also, a large WAGON, and four Gear. WwW. HENRY erate 4% Gentlemen is now forming and Matting would be sold to the tenant on mod- erate terms. Apply to CHUBB BROTHERS. oct 19-18 (intel 4tif) TOR RENT OR LEASE—THE COMMO- dious ‘‘Cencert Room’? at Forrest Hall, Georgetown. feet, Leight of ceilin; complete. Apply to oe 17-3w ie 2 RENT—SINGLE ROOMS, QR AN eutire story, consisting of chree commedious rooms, can be obtained at No. 311 south side Pa. Length of room &5 feet, width 45 23 feet. Accommodations . FORREST, Georgetown. UOM FOR RENT —A pleasant Room ia the third story, with or without furniture Apply toUEO WILLNER’S Paper- hanging Store, 164 Ninth street. " sep 2—tf OTS FOR SALE—TWO OR THREE good Bullding Lots in a rapidly improving neiyhborhood for sele on ten years? credit. Apply to J. H. DRURY, jy 21—t BRIDAL, BITH-DAY, AND OTHER PRESENTS. i UTCKINSON & MUNRO HAVE JUST opened a beautiful assortment of fine Goods Suitable for presents, to which they invite atten- tioa. They enumerate in part as follows : Jewe! Boxes, Boquet Holders, Card Receivers, Work Stands, Cabax, Work Boxes, Sewing Birds, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks, Glove Boxes, Backgemmon Boards, Watch Stands, Shell and Alabast ushion Stauds, Tablete, Card Cases, aes, &c. Also, constantly on hand, all kinds of Fancy Goods, Toilet Articles and Per- fumery. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 9th and 10th streets ort 22 S. P. MOOVER’S IKON HALL BOOT SHOE & TRUNK SSTABLISHMENT. Pa, avenwe. bet. 9th and 10th sts. UST RECEIVED A GOOD AsSORTME of Ladies’, Misses’s, and Children’s, Geat’s, Boys’ and Youths’ BOOTS and SHOKS which I will sell cheap for cash. FOR LADIES. Cassimere double sole ne Gaiters, water proof French Lasting heel and button do French Cassimee do do French Gilicerious toilet white and bi’k kid Slip- Ts French Gaiters, all colors, with and without tips Misses’ and children’s black, blonze and colored heel Ga: ters Misses and children’s morocco kouble sole tipped und plain Boots FOR GENTS, BOYS AND YOUTHS. French patent leather end calf doubls sole double upper Boots French patent leather and calf double sole long Button Gaiters French patent leather and calf Oxford Ties French calf Botts at $3 50 worth $5 Far Boys and Youths I c#n supply all that give me a call with Boots and Shoes { have a splendid assortment of Boots and Shoes for servants, which I am confident I can furnish at fair prices. Give me a call and examine for yourselves at S. P. HOOVER'S, oc Bit Iron SUIREE DANZANTE, AT YOUNG'S ASSEMBLY ROOM. ONS J. C6CHEU TAK PLEASURE to announce to the ladies ntleren of all. nd Washingtoff, that his first Soiree will take place | on FRIDAY EV ING. November 2d. ‘Tickets FIFTY CENTS, admitting a gentle- Mons. C.’s class for young Misses and Masters Days of Tuition: Every Saturday at 94 a.m oc 301 : DAVID WESTEKFIELD, DESIGNER IN W OUD, 425 Virginia avenue, Island. All orders in oct 18-Th3t* SUR SALE—A PAIR OF LARGE AND very fine dranght HORSES, belonging to They can be or five sets of j Bec pall ose t bl epee ferey SCULPTURER, CARVER, & | rected, I shail expose to pu w tier oe PIANO FORTE LASSES N EVENING CLASS FOR LADIES AND at the Academy Sold; also, Cleansing and Repairing, at 75 | of Music. Application to be made to Mr W coussiana avenue, under Light Lu at Smet HENRY PALMER, 233 F street, or at the Acad- oon}. oc 15—Im* emy of Music, corner of D and 9th streets. oc 19 . - AUCTION SALES. (Sea first a column of | page for a column of Auction Sales. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. HREE EXCELLENT WORK HORSES at Auction.—Will be added to the sale to take place at the Ferm of the late J. M. Krafft. deceased, near the Columbfan College.on FRI- Day. —— Tepart nat pA eis Horses, one of whic: a sui Tse Sale to commence at 10 o'slock am nov I—It A. GREEN, Auct. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Anctioneers ERY LARGE AND EXTENSIVE Stock of New Furniture at Auction.—On TURSDAY morning next, November 6th, *t 10 o'clock, we shall cell, at the Hovse-furnishing Warerooms of Mr. CO. Wall, on 7th street, be- tween D and E, who ts about changing his bus- iness, bis very large and extensive assortment of Farniture, part of which was made to order end - ~~ best materials. Among which may be jound— | Thandsome se: of Rosewood Parlor Furniture covered with green and gold Biocatelle Handsome Walnut and Mahogany Sofas Tete 2-Tetes and Divans Handsome mahogany and walout marble-top Ta- bles, a large einen, some very wa aud and newest patterns Walnvt and onk Commodes and Etageres Handsome mahogany and walout French, Jenny lind, Cottage, ple and other Bedsteads, large assortment Handsome walnut and mahogany marble-top, piain and other Bureaus Several complete beautiful sets Cottage Chamber Furniture, various styles Halr and Shuck Mattresses phe Cherry Extension, dining, and other ables Walnut, mahogany and other Werdrobes Mahogany, walnut and gilt frame Mirrors Walnut and mahogany Whatnots. Tollet Tables, Hatracks, Rout and other Tables Walnat and mah iV marble top, plain, and other Washe' 8, I assortment Walevt and Mahogany Arm, Easy and Nurse Rockers a ‘wood-seat Chairs, cane and woodseat ockers Walnut and oak cane and wood seat Office Chairs Clocks, 30 hour and 3 day, e assortment With many other articles which are usual'y ke; t in a House-furnishing Store which are unae cessary to enumerate; altogether forming one of the most complete assortments of Furaiture ever offered at Auction in this city, and wel! worthy the attention of dealers aud persone furnishing. Terms: All sums under $30 cash: over $30 a credit of 30, 60 and 90 days, with notes satisfacto- rily endorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO., nov i-d Anctioneers By BE. 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown. RUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. By virtue of a decree of the O: ? Conrt. of Wasbington county, D. C., (approved by the Cireuit Court of said county,) the undersigned, as Trustee, will offer mg yen ie sale, on THURS- DAY, the 22d dey of November, 1855, (if fatr. if not, the neat fair day,) all of that piece cr parcel of ground, of which the late Ann Mo - wan died, s'ezed and possessed; situated In the county cf Washingten and District of Colum bia, about three miles from Georgetown, adjoin- ing the lands of Jas. C. McGee, and others, near the Rockville Turnpike, containing ten acres, more or less, with a two-rt Frame Dwelling upon the same, and generally known as ofa tract of Land called ‘-Fletchell’s Chance ** Sale to take place on the premises, at [2 o’elcck m. The terms as preseribed by the decree are one third of the purchase money in cash; one-third in six months, and one third in 12 months from the day of szle; the purchaser giving notes with ap proved security, and bearing interest from day of sale, for the deferred payments. Title to be retained until the whole of the pur- chase money shall be paid; and ail conveyancing at expense of purchasers, N. CARROLL MASON, Trustee. E.S. WRIGHT, Anct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ~ ‘HOONER EMPIRE AT AUCTIOQN.— +9 On TUESDAY, the 6th November, I shali sell, at 4 o'clock B m., at Lenox’s Wharf, the Schooner Empire, feet in length, and 2t fert beam, 80 tons burthern. A first rate wood bout. She wiil be positiv. ly scld to the highest bidder Terms at the sale o+ 31—6t Auctioneer By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. I OUSEHULD AND KiTCHEN FURNI- ture at Anction.—OGn MONDAY, the 5b of November, 1 shall sell, at the residence of Mre LS apes on 12th, between F and U streets north, at 10 o’¢ ates 4. m., an excellent assortment of fur- niti re, viz: Mahogany Sofas Do — spring-seat Parlor and Rocking Chairs nov |—4ts Do warbie top Centre, Card znd other Ta- bles Do =Sideborrd, Bureaus and Dressing Glas- ex 12 poplar and pine Wardrobes and Dyessing Te- 20 cherry end maple Bedsteads and Wa hetands 10 Feather Beds 6 hair and 12 shuck Matires es A larze and geaeral assortment of Bedding « a, Glass, Crockery aud Stoneware ‘ e Cutlery, &ec. ‘andoles, solar, hall ard cther Lam) Three- ply, stair and other Carpet: and Rugs Cane and wood seat Chairs and pive Tables ing. airtight and other Stores a large assortment of Kitchen Fequisites many other articles which we deem upne cessary to enumerate Terms: Ail s»ms of and under $30 cash; over £30 a credit of 60 and 9 days for notes satisfac- tntere.t. r rent, torily endorsed, t The Hoase is premises ot sia By JAS. VERY BES Brick MONDAY afternoon, the Sth cf November, at i o'clock, I shail offer for sale, in front of the prem- ises, on 12th street, between G and H, the three story front and bace Building, on tne east side, in one of the best neighborhoods inthecity — It ts built in the best manner, the wiadows are of plate glass in the second story, extendir g to the door. a corridor or balcony ruantag across the front, in- side Venetian blinds to all the front windows. the front house heated by a portable furnace im toe cellar. The House contains ten rooms, besides kitchen, pantry, and bath-room. The bath room is supplied with hot.gnd cold water from a lerge cist- rn ia the yard and pump tn the kitchen. Gas in all the passages and ten of the rooms; the prem ises and bath-room completely drained by prop: erly-constructed sewers whole together form. iny cne of the most desirable private residences of the size fn the city. She Carpe's, which are Brusrels and new, will Le disposed of a a feir price to the purchasers of the house, if desired Auy person desirous of examining the House and premises can do so by cal ing uper J. 4 Donn, at the House Furnishing Wa:erooms of Doon Bro. & Co., on 9th & reet ‘Terms of sale 41,000 In cash; the reeidne at one and two years, with interest. The defernd payments se-vired by deed of trust upon the house, and a full acd sutficient tide given upon the pay- ment of the #4000 J.C. NeGUIRE, oe A Auctioneer: Inquire cn the By A. GREEN, Auetioneer ONG BUAT TUM THUMB AT AUC- tion, by virtue of a Deed of Trust.—On SATURDAY, the 10th day of Novamber, 1935, at do’clock p. m., by virtue cf a deed of trust from Alexander Clements to the=ubscriber, begring date the Lith day cf March, 1250, end duly recorded in Liber J. A. 8., folios 55 and 5S, one of the land re- cords cf Washington county, in the District of Co- humbla, a Long Boat. named ‘Tom Thumb,” ly- ing in the Canal, at 14th street Bridge. She isan tine boat, being 75 feet long, and 13 fect 9 inches in width, and two masts. Capacity upwards of 32 tons. ‘Terms cash. A. M. SNYDER, Trustee oc 30-d A. GREEN, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. arcs OF NEW AND SECOND-HAND Furniture at Auctio: On FRIDAY, the 2d day of November, at 10 o'clock a. m, 1 will sell, at the Furniture Store of J. W. Hauptman, No. 405 Ninth street, three doors from Pennsylva hia avenue, who {s about tochange bis business, © good assortment of Furniture, such as Dressing and otker Bureaw a 1. Chairs, Bedsteads, Feather Beds Mattresses, Tin Ware Glass and Crockeryware, &c Terms: $25 end under, caxh; over that sum a credit of two and four months, for notes, satisfac- torily endorsed, bearing interest oc Wa GREEN, Auctioneer N HSHAL’S SALE.—By virtue of two writs VE of Fier! Pacias, issued from the Clerk's Of- fice of the Circuit Court of the District of Colam- bia, for the county of Mader ape and to me di- ic sale, for cash, on MONDAY, the 12th day of November, ata? o’clk M., before the Conrt-house door of said County, the follawing described property, to wit: All of Lot No. 3 ta Square No. 513, beginning at a nges point on Fourth street west 137 feet 4 tu-hes due south from the north-east corner of said Square 513, thence running due south with the line of said street SU feet to the south-east corner of said Square; thence due west with the north line of a 6u foot alley, SU feet, thence due north on ¢ line parallel with said Fourth street 30 feet, and thenc> due east 60 feet to the poiut of beyinuing, in the city of Washington, seized and levied ope and will be sold to satisfy Jndicials Nos. 51 and 75 to October term, 1464, In favor of James, McGutre and Joun France. J.D HOOVER, Mar-hal for the District of Coluinbia. cet 18-dtd REPORTED FOR THE EVENING STAR. Fon-Arrival of the Steamer. New Youk, Nov. 1—1 p. w.—There is yet ho signs of the. Baltic, now in her thirteenth day out from Liverpool Mayor Towers in Baltimore. Bartimore, Nov. 1.—Mayot Towers, of your city, accompanied by J. H. Bradley, Capt J L. Tate, and other members of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ [nstitute, arrived bere at half-past 10 o’olock, and were met at the depot bys committee on the part of the Maryland Insti- tute. The train contained a large number of citizens of Washingtos. Baltimore Markets. nee aes — 1.—Flour- There be a riek di at yesterday's rates. Sales of 000 bole” Howard street, Ohio, and City Mills sold for $9. Wheat was active at yesterday's rates; white, good to ‘prime, $2'05a82 15, and fur choice parcels for family flour $2.15a$2 18 ; good to prime reds $2852.05. Corn is un- changed; old white 85a90r, yellow 90a92e; there were sales of new white and yellow at H0a70c, and some prime new white at 060. Provisions fre generally unc: . There wore 1.000 tierces and bbls. of lard sold for December delivery at Ilge. The stock here is slunost entirely exhausted ; Mess pork $2ia $21.50 per bbl.; prime $20. New York Markets. New Yous, Nov 1 —Plogr is firm; sa'ce of 7,000 bis. straight State $9; Obie$e.25, Southern $9,75 Wheat is improving ; sales of 44,000 bbie. Southern red $1.05, Western red $2. Corn is firm; sales of 21.000 bushels West! ern mixed at 95>. Pork is firm; sales of 1,100 bbls. mess at $22.50 Beef is dull; sales of 200 bbls. Chicago re packed at $16.50 —s is quiet, with small sales In bbls. Whisky is firm at 404 for Obio Stock Transactions. New York, Nov. 1.—Stocks are lower. Sales of Eries 483; Cleveland and Toledo Railread 634, Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad 65: Illinois Central 922; Reading Railroad 842; Canton Company 22; Pennsylvanis Coal Com- any 964; Cumberland Coal Company 24¢; ichigan Central Railroad 917; Michigan Southern Railroed 90; Galena and Railroad 1133; Vi-ginia 5°s 944. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. WALE BY ORDER OF THE ORPHAN'’S Court, of the Personal Effects of John M. Krafft, deceesed.—On WEDNESDAY. the3ist instant, | shall sell. at 10 o'clock a. m., at the late residence of Jobn M. Krafft, deceased, at the cor- ord get and [2th streets north, the following arti- cles, viz: Bedsteads, Bookcase and » pone = : pam Bureaus Cooking and other Stoves Chairs, Gless Counter Crnes Candy Jars. Scales and Weights Contents of bake bouse, such as Tin and tron Pans, &e ALSO— Copper Keities, fen ens vee 2 Horses, 1 ye iis, 1 ‘Gig, Grindstones A large lot of old Iron, a lot of old Lumber With many other articles which we deem uane- necessary to enumerste. Also en FRIDAY, the 24 day ef Nevem- ber, {shall ell at the farn of said deceased, tin ately mort! end adjoining, Columbian Cellege place, at o'clock s.m—" lot of wheet in the straw, supposed ‘<a ogee pera bushels = siacice i lot of rye in the straw, posed to Le twenty- five bushels “i “ “ a ot aay Whee Fan Cutting box bs, Harrow, Cullivator Rakes, Forks, Hoes, Grindstose, ke, With many cther articles which we deem unne- wc one ‘erms = sums under $20 cash; over credit of 60 and 9 days, Geastensatchesnediio ome dorsed, bearing Anterert. MARY C. KRAFFT, Administratrix oc 4 A. @REEN, Auct FORKIGN MUSIC. J UST RECEIVED AT THE MUSIC DEPOT, southwest corner of Pa. eveaue, 11th and BD str ets, Star Buildings, from a lar Av, repsan Composers: Czerny, jurgmuller, A’ in, Jean Weber, 3) , Gretscher, Fala Mazes, Overthur, Kliegl, Neumense, Carl Marta Von Weber, Cramer, Vass, and others ce 28- SEO HILBUB, Ageat. EXCEEDINGLY INTERESTING TO LA- DIES AND GENTLEMEN. VANS, 233 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, has just received a large: assortment of Ledice’ FUKS fall qualities and varieties, well werthy the atren ion of that class of purchasers. They ‘will find ariicies in that branch of his business ex- actly suited to their wantsand testes. ‘Ibe gepost- meut is indeed very Lenutiful “| _ He hes, too, np de ampte provi for genticmen and youths, and to-day strodaced the new styles of N. ¥ HATS, both silk and felt, fogethor with CAPS, of various qualities and varieties He has, too, a large assortinent of chi'dren's Wearsuch as CAPS and FANCY HATL, ee lected with extreme care Having made bis purchases of (he msnufactu’- ersforen h, he ts enabled tos Ihis goods et least twenty pe: cent. ches per than simtia- articles have heretofore been procu ed, or can now be obtained in this market. He, however, in view of those ad- vintages, demands the money In hand, a request whieh. urder the cireumetances, will ve deemed unreasonable oot -2w V ILL OPEN HER FALL AND WINTSR MiLLINERY,on SATURDAY next, October 2th. She is ——e attend punc- tu Ly to all orders the Ladies may favor ber with, Corser of Louisiana avenue and Oth strest, oct 15-1f (latell) FRESH ARRIVAL. IAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED ONK case Misses and Children’s Faen- cy HATS, FLATS and CAPS, styles en tirely different from eny yet out, and ranch lower, us they come direct from the manu- facturers MKS. CHOATE ze assortment of Children’s PANCY Parents and others purchesing the above ‘Will find it greatly to their advantage by calling at the new establishment No evtra profit for exb ibiting goods at BUTT & HOPKINS®S Cheap Uash Store, corner Pa av. and 6th st_. between the National and Browns’ Hotels or 30-e02u E HAVE ON HAND, AND ARF CON- stantly receiving from the celebratd y ornellus and Baker every variety of & ELI —— BRACKETS, of the new- cial Lights (French pa’ ) Prose who have houses already fitted for Gas would do well to call end see before = Agents for Kidder's Kegulator—w! properly applied a saving of twenty to twenty-five per cent in consumption of Gas Gas Pipes inserted any and everywhere et the lowest rates, us usual. J. W. THOMPSON & BRO, 2€9 Pa. avenue, bet. 10th and Lith sts. ant T COST.—BEING D ROUS OF RE- £4. ducing our stock of C -ERY and generat house furnishing HARDWARE tn order wo de- vote more atiention to snotber branch of the trade, we shall offer great Iudueements to purchasers ab the above goods for cask Also on hand—S0 dozen Mineral Door Knobs, at $1.25 per dozen 2 dozen Mortice dozen. E Locks. complete, at $2 59 per SLVANS & THOMPFON, 336 Pa avenue, bet 9th and Leth sts cc 22-2 Southwest comer of Pen Star Buildings, W MHSENBRANDT, Hireve®& sere linporiar, Publisher, aad Dealer 2 AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN MUSIC, PI- ANOS, STRINGS, &e \HIS POPULAR ESTABLISHMENT Has been refitted in the most modern and — manner, combining all the comforts aod convent- ence tbat such an establishment should emg ot together with the most ee ae AMERICAN and EUROPEAN suste, 3 - NOB, &e be found in the Metropol:s tn @ desire to eat the wishes of the musical putitc, y Solteit their patronage. ” iB} US, Agent. e (Suec u