Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1855, Page 3

a ee. AR ee es "LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. y, K. E > were a ey Counsellers of this Court. . 148. Samuel Powell, stale pa error, vs. George Draper, et a/. Distriet Court of the United States for the of Texas. On motion of Mr. Hughes, the defendants in error, this writ Sore was dosketed and dismissed, yrith s No. 149. Deborah Hand et a/., plaintiffs in error, vs. Samuel W. Turner’s lessee. Error to the Cireuit of the United States for the Dis- trict of Mew Jersey. On motion of Hon. A. C. M. Pennington, of counsel for def in error, the writ of error was docketed dic- missed, with cvsts. Ne. 8. William C. Atwater, administrator of Nehemiah libellant and appel- latit, os. L. B. , Claimant of the brig Ann C. Pratt. The ment of this cause was continued by Hon. J. P. Fessenden for the appellee, and concluded by Mr. Rowe for the Nos. 10 and 11. John C. Wilson et a/., use of Ocean Mutual Insurance Company, eer ws. the steamer Palmetto, &c., and ry A. Coapeiy, appetite, oc, tha sonsier Palast , US. ir = = sete easaetes ppellant. comm r. er, for ry x The court then odjeernss- Tae Boanp or ALDERMEN met at the usual r ay. Allthe members present ex- cept Alderman Magruder of the First Ward An act regulating the markets; referred. The bill for the introduction of music in , the puklic schools, was recommitted. A memoria! from James Roberton, ‘‘ Editor of the Truth,’ was returned to the petitioner the ianguage contained therein was not tful The bill forthe appointment of a Commis- sioner of Health and regulating the Board of Health in their duties was . This bill gives to the Mayor the a: tment of a com- mizsioner at a salary of $1,500. An act for the removal of offal; passed. Bill for the payment of certain interest to Thomas Blagden, trastee of the Odd Fellows’ velit for the relief B. H, Pp passed, ill for the rel! . H. 5 5 An act making an pect Pr for the re- * pairs of a certain street in the Fourth Ward; The report of the Intendant of the Asylum was received and referred. After which the board adjourned. Tae Amosxeac Verenaxs.—This stalwart “veteran ”? which is expected to arrive in our city on the 17th instant, is the only or- ._ ganisation of the kind in the world. = soe of “citizens of credit and renown’’ in , N. H., it has adopted a martial garb and diseipline as indicative of the desire of its members to sustain the Union and to execute its laws. But the gentlemen in its raaks, many of whom occupy or have occupied high officia fitions, have also entered this Association for social enjoyment. \f ample means, and agreeable manners, they carried the hearts of the frigid Bostonians by storm last year, and we feel confident that they wil! well sustaim the high reputation of the ‘ Gran- ~ ite State.” Liberal arrangements are being made to give them a military reception on Monday, and on Tuesday night there will doubtless be a full representation of “fair women and brave men’’ at the ball to be given under the auspices of our volunteer regiment. Courr or Crains>—Yesterday, the case of Harvey Holgate vs. the United States was called by the court. This isaclaim against Government for remuneration for the joss of a quantity of timber which was seized in Ver- mont in 1814, by order of Commodore McDo- nough, taken into the State of New York, and there libelled, condemned, and sold, without the knowledge of the claimant. The argu- ment in this case was opened by Mr. Rock- well, who held that compensation is due on the ground that the in New York void, and that the original seizure was Without cause and illegal. The ment in behalf of the Government was made by the Solicitor, who was followed by Mr. Rockwell, who concluded his remarks, and the case was submitted for the decision of the court. The court then adjourned. . Free Arrs.—Those who enjoy a good pic- ture, by an American artist, should call atthe studio of Mr. E. Jobnsun, in the new brown stone building, next beluw Brown's Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. J. has just returned from Europe, where be has studied six years, and wi at succels, a3 , ,bis pictares prove. A “Savoyard”’ is a deli- y cious pieces of drawing and coloring, in “the card players’’ there isa force, character, and tone rarely attained in these days. We can- panned other worksfrom Mr. J’s. master , whieh is apparent ually fa- miliar with the crayon te page fo Some portraits of well {cnown citizens, now on his easel, are striking likenesses, and admi- yable as works of art. Tax Lavies connected with the Church of the Ascensivn having opened a Festival at Odd Fellows’ bali for the purpose of liquidating their church debt, have produced a large dis- play of articles, both useful and ornamental; most of them being the handiwerk of the j oung lady members of that church, who have ately organised a ‘‘ Young Ladies Sewing Circle” for this laudable purpose. The fair is open eve: —e at which no doubt a crowd of and beaus will nightly be in attendance. —_—_ | Bap Wounns.—Edward Garner was arrest- —— ony eames battery on wi ywn. Brown on appearing at the Guard house could searcely be recegaleed by bis eae At the trial this morning be oath that Garner struck him a num- ber of blows witha pair of tongs. It was said by one of the witnesses that the two bel- ligerents wore brothers-in-law. Garner was held to bail for Court. Several witnesses and Brown were held to bail for peace. Brown is very badly wounded on his head and hand Free Ficnt.—Last night a riot came off at @ house kept by a colored girl named Jane Bell. Her furniture was broken, her crockery used as implements of warfare, and heads were not regarded as of more value than the coffee bowls. Officer Cox arrested three of the party, who were sent to jail by Captain Birch. heir names are Elizabeth Hall, Gilbert Cus. tis, and a8 Hanson—all colored, and old acquaintances at the guard house. —_—_— Branpr, &c.—The stock of liquors which Wa. Bryan has on hand at his store, No. 44 Nout avenue, opposite Centre Market, is ‘ markably fine, and he is selling all varie- jes at very le prices indeed. In his 7 stock the —— will find az fine pale brandy as Washington city holds, at as lows ‘igure as it can be sold for anywhere in the country. a Cov. Gazyusxi, who went to Nicara; as commander of the New York Legion, te fight the “‘ agricultural battalions” of Gol, Kioney, =. now in thiscity. He is said not to have received the large amount promised him by Mr. L. White, agent of the Transit Company but his abilities as a Professeur de Danse. will at any time ensure & competence. ; A Mis-r1rr.—We noticed a lady on the Ave- nue this morning. wearing 8 magnificent sii dress, which she had cvidently purchased at second-band, for it had been made for a talier , and at least a foot of the rich material swept the dirty sidewalk. PS. A lady ac- quaintance says it was a train. Misitary Bare.—Let it not be forgotten that the National Guard will give their first Cotillion Party of the season to-morrow even- ‘ng, at Islend Hall. it will doubtless be a brfiliant affair, and we hope the many friends of this popular corps will join in the festive tcene. Miss ——— eee a course of leotures om Phisio! 0 ladies of George- town, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 4 bbe, y. m. The lecture will be held at Miss Wheel- er’s sehool room, Union Hotel. Tas Caxtaxz Market this morning was not very well supplied; prices were high aud pur- ghasers not yery Bumerous. rs Hangas Coneus.—A writ of habeas s Sy te corpus has been issued manding law. (near on Jerusalem. man of great ¢ produc: summoned, and the willgive a atthe Presbyterian ¢ehure! advertising column. - witnessed its have juvenile will well Ricnas evening. rial newspaper bas had an dence of Major turned. Episcopal Church, at eight but four lodgers. => GEORGETOWN fully eompetent to de has seleeted for disc: szlves. The Vi The flear market this dall bat buyers do not seem di: ear, $3.25 per barrel. 40 well to consult Mr. 8. Lefore Hon, H. M. BI Hon. KOBERT SMITH, Alton, arisiog will subserve thelr Interests by giving the vi iNew York Natiousl Mentor, ot Pb. an, OP UPON —DR. CURTIS'S BYGHANA ts the original and trial. Moni ca ouly geuaine article. IP’ Ambrotype.—Amengst the ecutive ana tenet eppactmens of the now on exhibition at RST’S GALI fey ear ner as A visits We Ul Y, No. 484 Ponneyiventa aveuue, is well worth the srou- bie and the time, A Lecrore ,to-migar.—Our fellow-citisen, Joseph 8. Wilson, Eeq., af the General Land Office, delivers a lecture this at the Western Presby y Seven Buildings in the First Ward) It is to be for the benefit of the new Church. The lecturer is a geritle- and will not fail greatly to interest his audience. Post Mortex Examimation.—A young ve man, named Eliza Anderson, died sud yesterday i = it bong Pomp gee was foul play, 2 of ii was Mand tho body was taken vo the firmary to allow an examination of the The jury were in session at noon to-day, have not yot returned a verdict. prepared to make arrange amount of Lawn Waanayrs of would . A per: spon cgeitable terms. Those having any to d sacrificing ¢] soual interview fs solicited Address, Kirkwood House CES : BSFEREN 3 Hon. W. 4. GORMAM, Governor of Minnesota Washington, D. ©. Jung complaints, than has gtraggied with the secrete re ae gai by the {nvention and strument that will convey to com- terian Chureb, ly in- body. and Buack Swan.—Those who desire to hear this noted vocalist, will bear in mind that she concert to-morrow evening, ih on 15th street. The varied programme will be found in our Winter's grand exhibition of Chemical Dioramas is loudly praised by those who have beauties. Those who should remember that it open to-morrcw in the afternoon as Batxov, the proprietor of the Boston Picto- agent here since the commencement of the session, get & daguerreotype of the 8: er. jay the man wrote to ask if ter take a room by the month ! RecovgrgeD.—We learn that a box contain- ing a portion of the funds stolen from the resi- jor W. B. Scott was found by a gentleman in the Monument lot. It was re- Srgatrya AND Aprust.—Officer Kimball arrested a man last evening, for roll of flannel from Mr. Perry, merchant. was sent to jail for court by Justice Domn. Major Poort’s lecture before the ‘‘George- town Young Men’s Christian Association”’ this evening, will be delivered in the Mothodist e’clock. Wartce Rervrxs.—John Burns, drunk in the street ; fine ond cost. Wm. H. Mortimer, drunk and disorderly. John M. seventy years of age, do., do, INDENCE. @zenexrtown, Dec. 11, 1955. A freq lecture by Ben. Perley Poore, Esq , upon thé history and power of ‘bo press, will be delivered before the Youug Men’s Chris- tian Association, in the Methodist Episcopal church, this Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock. Mr. Poore is = very pleasing speaker, and ige to the subject he jon. Doubtless all who honer the association will be favored with a rich literary repast. We would advise all the readers of the Btar to go and hear for them- igilant Fire Com accompanied by the Western Hose Cuakpaas Suniel ont on Sunday afternoon with music and several Pieces of apparetes, to pay the last tribute of to Mr. John McCauly, deceased, late & member of the first named com, to Sprcraror ‘Diinois. the MATERIA MEDICA, ion of an tu bov 31m most ate and man: Rov Dr. Heofiand’s Celebrated German BITTRRS.—The condition of the stomach is of vital tmport- ance. No man, woman or child cai work of digestion is regularly, thoroughly and v! performed. With three-fourths of civilized society this ts not and yet the remedy ts within the reach of all. the « n ve healthy unless the ly ane, HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS, prepared by Dr. C. M. Jacksot, Philadetphia, will as surely, create s regular and healthy ection of the stomach machinery. Lot the victin. as off will lesson the friction of dyspepsia or lndigestion ti any of its forme ry Ht, and we guarantee a good phy: sleep sical vigor, firm nerves, sound cheerfalness by day. See advertisement. manefacturers of the State, they havi ing the “first pick” of the cholcest Dy night, and iucresaad © opportunities of secur- and confi. erope, they assure geutlemen wh py been g gent 2 who may order from them that they - which will el! MARTHA H. T. FOWLE county, Md. On the 9th dustaat, Mr. THOMAS STONE jolt their warmest com- MARRIED, In G etown, on the | 1th instant. F. Speake, Mr, PERCY. We ita} Rev. W. HALL to Miss R, of moslgueny . ye OSEPHINE ELIZABETH SMITH, both of oe this city. KEW FANCY G00D) RS.H.CLITCH MOST RESPE: informs her customers and the open on Monday) ANCY ARTI Saueers, with = that she — Guins Supe and TOYS, &c. 1 bpaee ublic in gen- 10th est, ES, such as mottoes, berinees a cinyt Worsted, Gloss Silke; Chenille, Patterns for ry and Br With an endo es Pe NEW TOYS ana other FANCY NOTIONS suitable for Christmas and New Year’s oo and examine them ses. ns MRS. H ANG fora dec 8-3t or rent. Presents, at very moderate prices. you . CLI between fon gut and 10th good second-hand Bia 188 MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED. New York, able MILLINGRY, which x her rooms, 301 ‘lot of fashion. will be 4 venta, e had not bet- a Cc. Dale, There were morning is jrather Holders are still demanding $9a$9.25, operate to apy extent atthese prices. Wheat -red $1.90 a$1.95, white $1.95a$2. New corn in the eal dec 11—St# ~ ANTED—BY A YOUNG W situation to do the chamberwork. at! No. 627 N street between and M streets, north situated. Address dee 10—6u# their hair. seamstress also dress house, streets, Fourth dec 10-—3t* dec 10—3t* Pot heute inty vanaf te erat] Lin Wane. $ ereiss at one : Oe which shows, in very strong colors, the man- ‘ANTED—BY 4 WHITE BOY ABOUT. nér in which things become distorted’ by | ¥ dometenes sees of eae, eee warns viewing them through the bottt of « tum- iv papeeh Recon seed oud 2 or a my g | ti Mrs. D.,at Yesterday morning, at 4 o'clock, p. m., & a6 soail aah’ Camed Joke Blows ue Buith, — - ith » heel in le trowsers, oom- ANTED—A ROOM AND BOARD itted arsenic adose of suicide. nice American matey 2 The verdict inquest ajury that | Gertleman Naat te to be menee ©. the deceased to these accordance pyre 5 , , 3 with his death. He leaves achild and six small {| ——————_______1 _______ wives to lament the end of his tose.| AS GARDENER—A ‘SINGLE MAN, AGED In death we are in the midst of life.” 33 years, who has a thorough practical Inow!- fies: edge of his in all its branches, includ~- of gariens and N, A TO PURCHASE, FOR CASH, A small size brick dvvell situated ; also s building lot similar box 209, City.Post Ofte. 7 RESPECTABLE ENGLISH GIRL IS DE- sirous of obtaining a si as nurse and ; can eut and fit children’s dresses; Can be seen at = Houdl Bonn jects SR Ak Bhan bf R HIRE.—A NEGRO MAN, 2 YEARS ustomed old, i and honest. He is acer to the use of horses, and of waiting. Will be hited Star office. WANTED—AFIEST TE PLAIN COUK. justrious, thoroug! wa ettpes ok 8 eX) of her employer. An She must be active competent, and not cook ina closely after the house, terest. the weekormonth. Address ‘‘A”’ atthe dec 8—8t active and industrious woman, who can meet the requirements will find a. good home and good wa- ges by addressing ‘‘E T,”’ at this office. deo 5-tf BOARDING. PpCsRDING. wins ANN BRISCOE, COR- ner of P ntlemen modera hich te prices 4 ed, with or without board. lvania avenue, sever corner of with their patronace. BOARD dec 10—3t* Sold; also, Cleaning Holinead’s Grocery. the most fashionable styles the most celebrated informs the ladies and oz the Piano. sctence. trons. Madame P. of the of the cit For fore nue, or at Gautier’s Saloon gress, Strangers, extensive stock of CLOTAS, and VESTINGS of the latest prepared to make up at the sho dence at ‘Washington, 1 8 and Re; Lou'siana avenve, in Semme’s Bull . [Unk ‘eacher of Music with much success, res, families y Washington that she proposes to give instruction zens 3 LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE. ‘ADAME PAUL PAILLARD. WHO HAS pos arrived from Paris, where she was a pu- Ny Professors ennsylvania Avenue and 18th street, (near the War Department) his several large and rable rooms, suitable for families or single she will suit with board at FoshmeED OR UNFURNISHED ROO: WITH OR WITHOUT ‘WILSON having removed to those new and modious Houses on the north side of D street, be- tween 8th and 9th, is now (andes date those wishing rooms fur hed to accommo- orunfurnish- oct 23-tf ARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No.331 Penn- rown’s Hotel, has large and desirable rooms, suitable for ARD, &c.—MRS. BATES, ON THES. W. Pennsylvania avenue ant ‘9th street fa pregaras te mocemeaeres ithrooms, ith or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comiortabie who may favor her ap é—tf AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AND ring, at Ag OF Gee 3 tm A CARD. Wit TUCKER, MERCHANT TAIL- or, No. 436 ivania avenue, would re- spectfully call the attention of members of Con- and Citizens iy to his nov 27-2w ASSIMERES, les, which he is notice and in and herself'a 8—im pectfully of Madame P. feels confident that she will be able to re Sob ge her pupils as rapidl: be con tt with a thorough knowledge of the Her terms will be moderate, and she-will give lessons at the residence of the scholars, or st her own rooms, as may be most egrecable to her pa- as would ing a permanent rest- ifully solicits a share ion call at 256 Pennsylvania ave- ‘dec. *RESCO & ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. E SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY in- forms the citizens of Washington that he is Ben? todo FRESCO ORNAMENTAL and OUSE and SIGN PAINTING in the best man- ner and at short notice. He also paints BANNERS of every description Oda Fellows’ Aprons, &c., in the best style. FURNITURE Of JOHN E. PETERS, No. 437 Tenth st., between G dee 1—Im* and H. GIFT BOOKSTURE: GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa avenue and 1lith street BOOKS GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the all kinds varnished to. order. ay buyer, containing tbe name of some ft, which is presented on the spot. Among the fs are Gol: and Tottet Articles, &c Watches, Jewelry, Music, HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec S—tr Corner Pa av. and 1ith st. NNY FERN’S NEW BUOK— F'fose CLARK, for sale at the Bi JOE SHILLINGTON, Qaeon Building, oor. 4% st. and Pa. ave. ancy by = author of Ruth Hall, ¥.L., MOORE PREPARBD TO FUBNIGH THE BHST TS AND RED ASH COAL of all sizes, ER: customers at the lowest posite ‘ Old Stand.” MORE NEW OHN H. 3SMOOT, NO. 119 SO! Bridge streot, near H: has received an addith to the toa. GOODS. D COAL of all kinds, to his market street, betwean D and &, 0; nov 30--sosw" UTH gipE pply of Fall and Winter GOODS, making whis assortment very compiete. In his stock will be found a firetrate gssort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Motre jue Cloak and Dress Rich strij Ri and Moire Antique Sash LA’ COMPANIONS und articles of utility and ornament for the boudoir, at THE LAKES, S04 Pa. avenue. dec 8 STUART'S CANDIES. IVED, PER EXPRESS, ST OE Stuart’s celcbrated STEAM CA\ Plums, Vanilla Cream, case of Stuart’s cel consi: of Sugar other kinds. For sele at Z. M. P. KING’S, 205 Vermont avenue, corner 15th andi Bov 94 COMFORT AND DD & CO., ARK PREPA EL! NOW, and ANCE ED TO SHOW thelr extensive assortment of RICH FURS, com, the most fashionable styles now in ABLE. “ MARTIN a, INCHILLA sine nan Yeni Eo fen , , and ¢ which are offered for sale very mc attheir fashionable HAT. GaP and it, west end Browns’ nov 20—tf aa se treatin tartare ti ee = ee RU 2 1 Rovian aber is peta vanlsees a Te One OF TaONe NE tween 14th P. HILTON, 14th street west, RE, Nnuonal Hi for chambers and very reasonable terms. strangers will do well to 3 g 3 t g z > s—tw on west. Inquire of INO between L and M, FOR RENT. bis sot mgs.e embers of _fec 7—lw TUSNIAHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—ONE Parlor and several Bedrooms for ‘Tis Penn. Wm. Grupe’s Confectionery Store, No. 415 ° avenue 0 ite Jackson Hall dec 4— MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & OTH- ERS.—For rent, a eligibly situated, bufit in the most the conveniences of water, gas, fante and ‘comfort “Apply to JAMES 7, MIL taste er ~y a LER, comer Tecidisen sveans and cy at. dec 1— UILDING LOTS.—FOR SALE, a price building Lots located low and other ing to office between 6th and 3d story front room, over R. Morrow’ avenue, Exchange Office. on the Island of the ci’y, on terms accommodat- asers. Engutreat J.F KENDALL, streets, north side 2A D. MYERLE. dec 1—Sw R RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient SMITHS, 223 F street. board. Inquire at Mrs. nov 27—tf GENATORS, MEMBERS, OR OTHER per- sons wishing a suite of Rooms or Chambers, for a mess or si le persons, can be suited at No. 468 10th street, tween D and E; or the entire house will be rented on ble terms to a reasom! responsible tenant Apply at the dwelling, 468. nov 27—tf AKERS, LOOK OUT!—FOR RENT, that well established Business Stand, on the cor- ner of 12th ete, wit ‘Sremtses bi rafft for best stand for t! ave been used as a bakery and perhaps is the with basement, cellar, and ‘pake-house and oven, &e., ait eee a large lot and stable attached. x by John M. man’ rs Pe pio ag dn this city. The whole will be rented for one or more on reasonable terms to a punctual tenant. Apply, adjoining the premises, to nov 21—tf MARY C.KRAFFT, | AGrainistratris.”” OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers on one floor. A’ tween 14th ly to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- and 15th streets. nov 20-tf © OOM FOR RENT .—A pleasant Room in the third to GEO. WILLNER’S Paper-hanging Store, Ninth street. sep with or without furniture. Apply wtf (OR RENT—THE SPACIOUS STORE and Warehouse now in the occu; W. Blunt, streets, im Georgetown, D.C. Possessi: next. Apply,to BLADE) ow, hag eas gu D.C. Januai Cox’s nov VvoMs pancy of Mr. H. situated on the corner of Gay and High mediately opposite Forrest Hall, in jon _given on the Ist FORREST, FOR RENT.—HENRY KUBL has several convenient and handsomely furnished rooms for rent, Pa. avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, north side. nov 20—eolm OR RENT.—TWO HANDSOME comfortable Front Rooms in Lane& Tucker’s AND Building, suitable for offices or lodgings, Pa. ave- nue, No. 424, near the corner of 1 street. Apply at CHAS. H. LANE’S Gent’s Furnishing Store. Rov 22-eotf OR RENT—A BRICK HOUSE, CUNTAIN- street, BARKE Church. %: eight rooms and cellar, situated on H etween 12th and 13th Apply to J. W. ish lutheran dee s—eotf R, next door to Mny UNNYSIDE FOR SALE. —THE SUBSCRI- ber desiring this beautiful and highly im) in Alexandria county, Bridge, or proved farm, 'Va.,1 mile from the 23 miles from Centre Market, easy access by Washington and Alexandria turp- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. ‘he farm contains 200 acres; 30 good timber; the balance well laid off in arable fields and meadows. acres is in Also, about 800 fruit trees of va- rions kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations. The im ments consist of a House of § rooms, beside garret an: house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and ¢attle, with necessary sheds &c., usual toa dairy and market farm. Persons desiring to purchase can get further in- formation by applying to BURKE & HERBERT, Alexandria, or to the subscriber on the premises. Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf p Be SAL peter THREE a Lots in a raj provi: neighborhood for vale on tem years’ credit. Ap- plytoJ. H. DRURY. ‘cod Dwelling ily im) fy 2i—tr GOLD AND SILVER HEADED CANES. W* HAVE NOW READY FOR INSPEC- tion an elegant lot of GOLD AND SILVER MOUNTED @ANES, suitable for which we able prices _ on. call the attention of and gi y T. GALLIGAN & CO. and Dealers in Fancy Goods. a on DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. door to the N. B.—I would respectfully call the attention of my friends and oustomers to my fresh tensive stock of DRUGS, CHE FANCY GOODS, which will be dis; accommodating terms. dec 8—eo3t RTNERSH N WARTZE JOHN SCHWARTZB.— GEIGER'S NATIONAL BOWLING SALOON. REFITTED AND OTHERWISE TH iiatshes and improved this resort for those destring exercise and amusement, the former trons and gentlemen muested to give me a call, assuring id strangers are cur then that they will meet with a ion not elsewhere to be a. It is situated on Missouri avenue, near 6th street. nov 30—1m* HATS!—HATS! EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF with other fash- Dress HATS, a full it at LANE?’S Hat, Oap And Gent’s Fum. Store, 421 Pa. avenue. dec 3—tf PR al ar SO ee ACOULTRE & ROGERS’S RAZURS.— L ‘We have a fincassortment of theabove named RAZORS, to which we call the attention ch core tlemen wh STROPS of the mosta shave. 0 wish to haye an NSHAVING CREAM, SOAPS, and everything requisite for a gentleman’s toilet. AE rej Goods and. i GAN & CO. T. 8. GALL! 00 ~" Under rown’s Hotel. CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, jo, 370 Penn. avenue, Ne. (UNDER BROWNS’ HOTEL,) ’ WASHINGTON, D. 0. nov 23—tJani et a NEW FRUITS—NEW FRUITS. RAISINS, FIGS, CRANBERRIES, Pickles, in ea &S variet; nice articles, poston For eale at my store, a few steps north- nov id Br: Z. M. P. KING. a _ G@RAVELLED COMPOSITION BOOFING. FU SEX Banware sia, piepared to ore cute orders for the above ROO 1G, and will sell the materials on the best of , and will ie Sesion) ca lai meee Fear yen ‘expetience will be able to furnish the best article now in use: * ~~ * nov 8—Im* y- very superi: and cheap; all Mellice in a jars at 25. cents, with a of freeh and Lemons. Al peger and 2 ged, 2068 coats 8 hun a kinds sultable for the _—DAN. CAMPBB: ies doors ed « Which he will rent on Congress and first class dwelling House modern styles, variety of 6 Ii and north F streets, that pao | These to remove South, offers for sale B} ait wi basement; a ing its, to en “ , who ‘want someth: really superior. Reagon- able odltanteles mer always be re- Perfa- mery, &c., 370 Pa. avenue, under Browns’ Hotel. dec 8—e03t i hate? PA HERETOFORE EX- isting under the firm of Scuwartzs & Son is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and the business will be continued at the old stand, next United States tg a ee JOHN SC! and ex- ICALS AND poged of on 2 USTEE’S SA’ Eldred, Thomas Eldred and ethers, in the Onreait * , sitting as & E i i Hl Pi ii t gE H i : i E 3 ‘t i eg i ¢ e ii i E a58 Hl 3 : 4 4 3 : F H vf i . 33 Bi +] He yj Fy 5 § § ui i under them. z 8. KEEGH, Trustee. ape a December 5, 1855. * By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. LOSING OUT SALE OF DRY GOODS. On WEDNESDAY morning, December 12, at 10 o’clock,I shall sell the remainder of the stoek of Dry Goods on the second fioor of the building formerly occu by E. N. Stratton, as an auction atore, on the south side of Pennsylva- nia avenue, between 6th and 10th streets. a ip brs of Domestic Goods remain to be sold, embrac Linseys, Kerseys, Pelisse Cloth, Tickings &e. Also, a fine lot of Dress Silks, Millinery, and Trimm: — $. WALLACH, Trustee CHAS. dec ll—d J.C. MeGUIRE, Auct. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. EREMPTORY SALE—A Beantifal Cot- e Hesidence at Public Augiion.-—On TUESDAY afternoon, the iSth iostant, ed o’closk, in front of the premises, we will sell, without reserve, Lots 8 and F,, in Square 500 sub- division on 4}j¢ street, between K L sts., west side, improved with a beautiful twe story and at- tic frame Cottage, nearly new, not having been built over one year. It contains seven rooms, Pte pation te,goud and te Gbiat 1 provi ie ion is a | part of the city 9 *¢ The attention of those in want of a good and well built house is especially invited to attend. Title guarantted. itive. reek Poses il a ypmemcorgpe in 6 and (2 months, for terest, secured a deed of trust on the ¥ “a WALL, BARNARD & CO., dec 1i-dt (Intel) Auctioneers. ALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUB- lic Sale.—By virtue of a decree of the Cireuit Court of por eg county, Md., sitting asa Court mele acl in the cause of Waters vs. Wa- ters, and ot , the subscriber, as trustee, will offer at Public Sale, on MONDAY, the 17th Dec., + 11 o'clock, on the premises, (if fair, if not, the next fairday,) the real estate of which the late Dr Cyrus Waters, died siezed, containing about ga s more or os ol ‘his property is situated near the village of Unity. Frais a desirable residence for any person want! — a smal! Farm, and {s a good location for & Physician, being in a well settled neighbor- hood. The bulidings are all new, having been built since 1847, and consist of a two-s! ‘Stone Dwelling, Barn and Stable. Meat aad Cariage house and Dairy. The Land is well divided into fields and under good fencing. The terms of sale are: One-third cash on the day of sale, the residue in one and two equal an- nual instalments, with interest from the day of sale, the {uterest to be paid annually, and the whole to be secured by the single bills of the pur- chaser, with sureties to be approved by the trus- tee; onthe paymentof the whole purchase money, the a will convey the property to the purchaser at his cost, free and clear of an of the parties to the cause, and those claiming by from KBON, Trustee, orunderthem. RICHARD P. JAC dec 10—6t By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. if hc este LATHE, WORK BENCH, and Valnable Lot of Tools at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY afternoon, December i2th, at 4 o’clock, at the Auction Rooms, I shall sella small and superior-made Turning Lathe, with a com- ete set of Checks, Slides, Slide-rests, Tools, c., suitable for a Dentist, Jeweller, Model, maker, or fine Machinist These articies are all nearly new, and are as fine as can be procured in the country. Also, one small and complete Work Bench, made of solid mahogany. Terms cash. SAS. C. McGUIRE, dee 10 Auctioneer. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. | hae peg ar AND EFFECTS of a Fam- ily Declining Heusekeeping.—On FRI- DAY morning, December Mth, at 10 o’clock, on the north side of north D, between 2d and 3d sts. west, I shall sell the Furniture and Effects of a family declining housekeeping, viz: Excelient mahogany-case Piano Forte, of fine tone and touch reer Sofa, walnut cane-seat Chairs Rout T: , Rockers, Lam; Mahogan) homey, Ss, He Sideboard Carpets, Rugs, Cloth, window Shades moe ae Radiator and air-tight Stoves Ghina, Glass, and Crockery, Fire Irons Gottage Bedsteads, Mattresses Dressing Bureaus, Wardrobes Washstands, Tables, Toilet Sets Feather Bed, Pillows, Looking-glasses Excellent Cook Stove, coal Stoves Together with a lot of Kitchen Utenstis. ‘erms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 30 and 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. JAS. ©. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. dec 10— By JAS. C. MeGUIRE. Auctioneer. REAT SALE BY CATALOGUE OF On MONDAY evening, December 17th, at o’clock, on the first floor of the Auction Rooms, 1 shall sell, without reserve, a large and valuable invoice of Books just received from “‘Lumtr,”’ London. Amongst them are Maximillian, trav- els inthe interior of North America, large 4to., with numerous fine pgravings 5 piso, the lenge: pu plates, pu folio Atias, containing splen lisher’s price $25; transactions of the London Antiquarian Society, most intsresting and valua- ble Pepers; with beautiful plates; Dictionary of Chemical and Philosophical iy mena ‘Trans- actions of the Society of Arts ; joramic View of Regent's Park, highly and beautifully colored blisher’s price three guineas; large istorica! lap of Palestine, colored, on canvass, in leather case; Outlines from the Ancients; Museum Crit- icum; Johnson’s Typographia or Printer’s In- structor, with a multitude of cuts; Complete SO Bea eS a ith notes; 4to fine plates ; Sir 'G. Head’s Tour in Rome; Great Wes D Railway, with splendid artistic Plates of Tunnels, Bri , Stations, &c , in the highest style of Li- ee Bigg art; Goldsmith’s Works, Frolssart, Co t, Ci , Spstematic Education, &e., to- gether with and valuable coliection of de- many of which are ul. _ > iy splendidly Catalogues may be had at the counting room Ae ge J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. lec I A. GREEN, Auctioneer ATENSIVE SALE’ OF AN ENTIRE Gallery ef Rarc, New and Val: le En- “peek ey shall sell, at my Rooms, corner of Seventh and D streets, on TUESDAY EVEN- ING next, at7 p, m., without reserve, the lergot and most beautiful collection of really fine En- giavings ever offered here at auction. The oy are all as imported from London and s. They comprise Aquatint, Mezzotint, and the finest Line ee (plain and riehly colored.) by Davey, Wass, Vs , Ryall, Atkinson, ner nolds, Huffam, Robinson, Lewis, Simmons, - Hin, Bacon, and other eminent English engravers; also, by Girard, Jazet, Koenig, Francois, Gautier, Garnier, and others of French notoriety. The subjects comprise Historical Views, of > est; Louw pes, Figure Pictures, terest dsca} a Sacred, and Moral Plates ; also, an assortment o! fine Engiis: Sporting Subjects, illustrative of Landseer, He; y yo and. junior,) Bate man, Armfield, &e. A: ures will be mong the found many of the best efforts of Paul De La Roche, Horace Vernet, Anbrey Landelle, cenking ‘and Lecomte ; , of Frank Geo. Bae Parker, Hunt, ‘arta, Denby, is- holm, Absolom, Wiz. Bonnar. 8. W. Reynolds, and other modern artists Also,a few by Mur- rillo, Cranach, Wilkie, Albert Durar, &c. The pictures will be arrayed on ‘Monday, and will be found worth a visit asa gallery of art, Ladies specially invited. Male pusitive.” Terms cash. ‘ A. GREEN, Auctioneer. (Organ) dec 7d R.- Lm ke on SR APIANO Bom 9175.—Taits PIANO HAS ae Teme? Capes saat aia verve, ‘between 9th and 10th’ streets, nov a ares a ae gyn oe mys ' REPORTED FOR THE EVENIFG STAR. : saw One eee theus from San Juan bas arrived, with San Francisco dates of the 20th of November. She ‘connected with the Uncle Sam, which brought down $350,000 in treasure, and 250 pessen- gers. __ "The Northern Light atrived at San Juan on ‘the $4 and was to leave the same day. ‘The health of the Isthmus was good and the transit cecupied but twenty-eight hours Walker was in quiet possession of Grenada. Peace and confidence had been restored, apa the citizeus had resumed their weual avoce- tions. A large fire occurred at San Francisco on the night of the 16th. Loss $250,000. » Gen. Richardson had been murdered by « gambler named Cora, who had been arrested The Southern part of the State was threat- @ned with Indian disturbances. The {ndians had been stealing large numbers of cattle end wo eaeaiares been committed in different parts e : The Americaws had holden a State Conven- tion at Sacramento, and e te to the convention to be and the del were instructed to vote for no man for President who was not in favor of the Pacific Rai - tion of the oe ame ra The Revolution in Buenos Ayres. New Yorx, Dee. 11.—The bark Lusie Mary bas arrived at Provincetown from Buenos Ayres, with dates to September 23, and re- ports that the revolution in Buenos Ayres, on the 28th of August, resulted in the resigna- tion of the President, with his ministry and forces. The President of the Senate was to act as President until the election in March. The Brazilian troops remained quiet specta- tors. Death of Young Sawyer. Bostox, Dee: 11.—Young Sawyer, the vic- timof the recent cowhiding affair died yeo- terday. Coburn and Dalton, who committed the assault, have both been arrested. Baltimore Markets. Baurmors, Dec. 11.—Fiour at $8.75 for Ohio, but closed at $8.87¢; Howard street $8.874, and City Mills $8.62a$8.75. Wheat is dull, with a 1 ° to prime white sold for $1.95082 OF ea Troe 1.95. T5aTc. There Corn—white 752800.; was 29,000 bushels at market this Provisions are unchanged. Bulk at 10c.; sides 10¢¢.: new meas at $2la $21.50. Beef is quiet; new Baltimore packed $18, and No.1 $16 bbl. Bacon—sid ide.; shoulders 1338133; hams 18}slde. New York Markets. Fa Mere Dee. om A Pan sales of 7, s. Southern, at $9.62; straight State $8.624; Ohio, $9. Wheat is quiet; Southern white at $2.22; red $2.10. rn is dull; sales of 25,000 bush- els Western mixed at 994e. Pork is drooping; sales of 506 bbls. $20.50. Beef is dull; sales of 300 $15.50 for Chicago repacked. Lard is improving; sales of 250 bbis. at 123. Whisky is improving; sales of 150 bbis. x! 40%c. for Ohio. os Stooke and Exchange. New York, Dec. 11.—Stocks are dull; sales of Canton Co.’s shares 21; Cleveland and To- ledo Railroad 134; Cleveland and Pittsbu: Railroad 62; Cumberland Goal Go. 224; Ee Railroad 473; Galena and Chi Ratlroad 121; Southern Michigan Rail 94; Michi- an Central Railroad 97; Penn. Coal Co. 964; eading Railroad 88). ii dull, at previous rates. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE’S SALE —By virtue of a deed of certal: a + there! ode T ebail oeit 4 2 purposes in ex, seil,on the , at 4 o’clock p m., on the 7th inst, Lot No. 3, in Square 764, in the City of Washing- ton. This lot fronts 658 feet on south E street, be- tween 2d and 3d streets east; is 144 feet deep; watente’ and in a rapidly improving part Terms at sale, which wil! be without reserve J. F. CALLAN, Trustee J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer dec 5—3t {Intel} fin abeve sale is postpemed untii SATURDAY morning, December 15, at 12 o’clock, on the 4 J. F. CALLAN, Trostee J.C. McGUIRE, Avuet. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF AN ASSORTED Steck of Dry Goeds.—By virtue of a deed in trust, bearing date on the 3d and recorded on the Sth day of , 1855. the subscriber will sell, at public sale, on WEDNESDAY, the Sth day of ber, 1855, at 10 o’clock @. m!, on the second floor of the store No. 230 Pennsylvania av- enue, south sect 'of Dry Govt of Teath st. west, an assorted stock oods, eonsisting of — Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets — ee ee and other Quilts Delaines, Alpacas, Bareges Kerseys, Ginghams, Osnaburgs Linen and Cotton Sheetings and Shirtiags Curtains, and other Cottons striped Muslids Plain and figured Calicoes Black and colored Silks Marseilles and other Vestings Table Cloths and Crape and other Shaw! Linens, Cottons, Threads And a general assortment of other articles in the Ee above sale omers = fevorabne opportu ie above @ favorable o; nity to merchants and and thee to ro rchases. The terms will be: All sums of and under $0 cash ; over $30 and under $50 thirty da 8; OVEr $50 and under $109 sixty days; over $100; two, three and four months, with interest, for notes, with approved endersers; and if not complied with dec 8- ren peer pen ht to resell, at the sk and expense irchasers , reserved by the = oe Trustee. CHAS. 8. WALLACH., Trustea. nov 22—eskds J.C. McGUIRE, Anct. The above sale will be continued ev- ery day, at 10 o’clock a. m,, until the whole is disposed of. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. dec 6—tf J. C. MeGUIRE, Aust. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. WO HANDSOME BUILDING LOTS at . wpe EG rein ieee en 8| sell,on the premi at 40’ . ™m. parts of lots Nos. 1 snd 22 in square No. 490, ; Part of Lot No.1 ts at the corner of south 22 feet 6 inches the line of K street 7 4 street west, frontin; st , running back feet and must be sold to the highest bidder, indisputable. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and sa pests, Sx ne eee on ay A deed given and a deed of trust taken. dec A. GREEN, Auct. | openly marge J virtue of whem of Denton %. Porter, to satisfy rent due and Rone. 5 ee eee pa the 13th day of December. , Bt LI o'clock a.m. in the Bil ard, Saloon, situated on the oun ot “A m, to the highest bidder for cash, two es. dec7—st* WM. CAMMACK 4Jr., Bailiff. virtue of two writs the Clerk’s of- S$ SALE.—!