Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1855, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. _ Visir or raz Vererays.—We were forced to abridge our account, yesterday, of the re- ception by the President of the stalwart Vete- rans—introduced to him by their commander as men who “ hail from the land of Blanchard, Goffe, Rod, rs, Stark, the Pierces, (father and sons,) Miller, and MecNeil—men whoge deeds, whose names, shall be remembered as long as Lake George, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Princeton, Ben- nington, Saratoga, Monmouth, Yorktown, Ni- agara, Lundy’s Lane, Contreras, Chepulte- —ay, Mexico—shall have an existence in t, in history, or in song.”’ The reply of President Pierce was charac- terized by his wonted eloquence—forcible, sound, yet rong Those officious foreign- ers. who bluster about our national weakness, will do well to bear in mind the President’s happy allusion to the alacrity with whieh gal- lant men are ever ready to defend our starry flag. Nor is there an American heart that will not thrill with pride as it learns from its Chief Magistrate how “ beautiful it is to see the rgies of a martial people, with such capabilities and resources for war, devoted to the arts of peace. It would be fearful to see them exerted in a great struggle of arms. A nation. however, which can readily summon to the field five hundred thousand ‘eure: in- telligent, 1 men, accustomed from Ler E ie to the saddle, and to the use of the ri and the musket,"is not in a condition to invite ageression by any supposed want of ability to repel it.”” Grouped around the President, as he elo- + eal greeted his townmen, were Messrs. rey, Cushing, Davis, Dobbin, McClelland, Campbell, of the Cabinet; Sidney Webster, -» his private secretary; Marshal Hoover; Gen. Jesup, Adjt. Gen. Coo it, Surgeon Gen. Lawson, Col. Abert, and other officers of the Bock, Gov. Baker, Major Kimball, Capt. Ban and other gentlemen from New Hamp- shire, with a blooming array of female beauty. After the reception, the Veterans, escorted by the Washington volunteers, marched to the United States Hotel, where they had comfort- ; provided. Before they arrived the President called in Person, to enquire if he could in any way promote the enjoyment of his friends from the Granite State. It may able quarters be proper, also, to state, that the Veterans Were accompanied by several of their Balti- more hosts, who had been brought as prisoners, ma denier Among them we noticed Capt: e National Greys; Lieut. Callis, of the Montgomery Guarde; Capt. Warner, of the Baltimore a Guards; and Capt. Wm. jaitimore National Blues. Col. Hickey, with his field cfficers, Senator Bell, and 7 ether noted gentlemen, also, Imon. of t! McLain, of the called at Col. Potter's quarters The Veterans were up at an early hour this morning, and their quaint uniforms were seen in different seetions of the city. The roll of the drum at nine brought them into line, in full uniform, without arms or equipments They then left for the Alexandria steamboat wharf, under escort of a detachment of our volunteer officers, commanded by Lieut. Col. Riley. The steamer “George Washing‘on,”” in which they embarked for the hallowed shades of Mount Vernon, has not returned as We go to press, but we doubt not that all en- joyed the trip. We learn that the venerable @. W. P. Custis will escort them around the old Lowe of his: illustrious relative, and that at the ball this evening the “old man elo- went’? will wear the epaulettes originally fastened on his shoulders by him who was “* first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”’ To morrow’s Star will give an account of this pilgrimage to freedom’s shrine, and of the ball to-night. We learn that the vete- Fans propose toremain in Baltimore on Thurs- day, and witness a drill of Major French’s fine command of Light Artillery, at Fort Mc- Heury. This, however, will render it impos sible for them to receive the high honors ten- dered them at Philadelphia, and no itive decision had been made when they left for + Mount Vernon. They are to be received, in New York, on their return, by the fine com- mand of Capt. Vincent. Richly do they merit the cordial itality lavished upon them. Supreur Court —Yesterday, Hon. Charles Billinghurst. of Kentucky, Hon. Alexander W. Buel, of Michigan, James W. Morris, Esq., of New York? and Paul Willard, Jr., Esq., of Massachusetts, were admitted to practice as attorneys and counsellors in this court. The case of William T. Winter and others, plaintiffs in error, vs. Charles Crommelin, was ealled by the court. The argument in this ease for the — in error, waz made by hilips, of Alabama, and that in Hor. Phili; behalf of the defendants in error by Mr. Brad ley, and the case was submitted rd cision of the court. The case of Jacob Kissel, plaintiff in error, vs. the board of the President and Directors of the St. Louis public echools, was called by the court. The urgument in this case was ned by Mr. Lawrence, of thiscity, in behalf the plaintiff inerror. The court then ad- journed. Covrr or Cuaims.—Yesterday, J. Knox Walker, Esq., of Tennessee, and John F. En- nis, Esq , of thiscity, were admitted to prac- tice ag attorneys and counsellors in this court. The Solicitor having stated that, in conse- quence of the pressure of the business of the court having been so great sinee the middle of October, it would be a great relief to him if the court, at the close of this week, would ad- journ until after the holidays, the court, after consultation, agreed to adjourn; after which The argument in the case of Sturges, Ben- nett, & Co., vs. the United States, was re- sumed by the Solicitor, who concluded his remarks. The court then adjourned. Tas Lapies of the Western Presbyterian Church announce a change in their arrange- ments for Wednesday night In consequence of the sudden and afflictive death of Judge T. W. Johnston, who was the Secretary of the Building Committee of this new church, and an elder also in Dr. Sunderland's Church, it will be impossible for Dr. Sunderland to de- liver the original poem heretofore announced. Lustead of the Poem there be exhibited a new series of Dissolving Views. This, Tues- bs | night, Key. G@. W. Sampson lectures for i ies again—subject: The Desert of Sinai. Tae Usitep States Hort, last night, pre- fented rather the appearance of a camp than of a metropolitan hotel, as the New Hamp- shire veterans make this house their head- quarters while ia Washington. The reading room was converted into an armory, and up to a late hour the house was alive with et ‘ash- of “‘Amoskeags’’ frateraizing with their ington brethren in-arms, who have hospitably and heartily devoted themselves to making the visit of their Northern friends a pleasant one. Carwivat Courr.—Yesterday, Man’! Price, colored, was found guilty of larceny and sen- tenced to six months in jail; Carrington for defence. Jvs. Boss, colored, was found guilty of larceny and sentenced to six months in jsil; Martin for deferce. Jos. Williams, col- ored, was found guilty of larceny and sen- tenced to six months in jail; Martin for de- fence. Jos Kershner was found guilty of horsestealing and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary ; Laskey for defence. To-day, the case of Jno. ¥. Jones alias Jno. Sheeke, for larceny, was in progress as we left the room. _—_— Taxes.—For the benefit of three-fourths of the tax payers of this city who never see the official organ of the Corporation, we state that the Collector gives notice that the advertise- ment of property which remains unpaid on the Ast of January will be made out. It will be well for those who have neglected to pay to do 80 before that time. Saor.—An affray took place about one o'clock this morning, at the boarding-house of Mrs. Marselus, on Seventh street, in which a oung Frenchman, named Bernit, was shot, tt not dangerously, by a fellow-boarder named Wm Hi. Mills. Mitts escaped, but a oung man by the name of Fisher was exam- load at the guard-house this morning, as a participant in the affray, and discharged. Hexny Witiarp, @ Boston artist of great erit, bas taken a studio in the same building ith Whitehurst’s Daguerreotype establish- ment, where he ia Lec the portraits of peveral of our distioguished men. down many bars of pe ly create man: tender relations, and smooth over man: places in the memory of the past. rye! to the giver, no investm \— Rage earthly investment pays so well—in Let the gifts ciroulate—am the and rete r the fruit thereof shall heel. to the public by liberal advertisoment the beautiful or useful things ye have to sell, and the fruit thereof to you shall be profitable. from the regiment of literary novelties which can be in review on his counter. ‘“Bro- ther Johathan”’ has good cuts on his ample Brees: “Young Awerica’’ ya pa domestic ne! or the de- Cuntsruas Gtrrs: says Col. Faller, break recieus of coin, heart-gratification. O tradespeople be wise, and make known Cou. SaiLLiNGTon has sent us a detachment » Spicy and pungent; Godey’s “‘ Lady’s Book,’’ br ‘anuary is full of plates and pi reading; and an ‘Almanac for 1856” is well adopted to the use of politicians, Tas Fixe Arts.—We noticed on Saturday, in the Political Exchange at the National Hotel, some spirited and well-drawn portrait sketches, executed in oil colors, They are by Mr. T. W. Wood, and we know of no more pleasing Christmas mementos than one of these truthful, yet not expensive miniatures. A Parvaxturorrst echoes the prayer of the Schenectady Star about canal horses. He hopes that their position will be reversed be- ‘ond Jordan, and that they will have the priv- lege of mauling their inhuman drivers up and down the tow-paths of tribulation. Turs is the shortest day in the year. It is nine hours and four minutes in length. The length cf the days will vary a fraction of a minute for nine days, increasing a single min- ute on the 27th of December, when the days is nine hours and five minutes in length. Price Hovra’s Lecture will doubtless at- tract a large audience. It will be seen by the advertisement that he has published a good many books upon European Politics, and is un- doubtedly with his subject. Miss Sutra will deliver a Lecture to the ladies of Washington, at Temporance Hall, on Wedneeday (to-morrow afternoon) at 4 o'clock. Misses Smith and Nivison, in this city. Tue Crrcim on the Avenue, between the White House and Georgetown, has been much improved of late by the gardeners. It will be a pleasant “ walk-termination’’ next spring, when the flowers are in bloom. Mvrpocu, it should not be forgotten, per- forms to-morrow night at the National Thea- tro, in Shakspeare’s great tragedy of Hamlet, in which he will be well supported. Mrs, Ma- linda Jones will appear as the Queen. Tae Baxtof the Scott Guards is represented to have been well attended, and a gay scene of enjoyment. We regret that other engage- ments prevented our attendance. A Lonsy Mexper, who corresponds with its removal. be the largest ever exhibited here, may be — the stall of John Hoover, in Centre arket. next, (Christmas eve.) eity in February next. —— of wants. accommodated with lodgings for the night. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gaorczrtown, Deo. 18, 1855. country at about the close of the Revolution. hundred years old. January. and others will address the meeting _ On Saturday last, Mayor Addison, was con- sidered convalescent, and hopes were enter- tained by his physician and friends, that be his office. We regret, however, to learn this morning, that yesterday, he was much worse The flour market, dull and drooping; held nominally at $8.87} a $9. But little disposi- tion is manifested by purchasers to operate extensively, while prices at the North are ten- ing downward. heat continues to decline also. Red $1.85 and white $1.90. Corn is selling at 65 a 702 for new; old white would demand 95c. There is none of the latter offer- ing Oats have declined, selling at 400 from boats. Pork from wagons, coming in slowly, and selling at $8.50 a $8.75. Sprcraror. James ey, St Paul, 's now in Washington, ou business {n connection with the General Land Office, and will be prepared to trans. with Raat Katara in the reparel to inake arrange- ount of Lana Waamanrs Upon equitable terms. Those having any to dis; of would do well to consult Mr. 8. before sacrificing them. A per- ‘sonal interview is solicited. Address, Kirkwood Honse. BVERENOKS ; Hon. W. 4. GORMAM, Governor of Minnesota. Hou, H. M. RICK, Washington, D.C. Hon. ROBERT SMITH, Alton, JAMES R. WHITFORD, Kaq., Ni °P & OAKES, bankers, St. Pai Mass, and ail other Mincral compoumis in the shape of Pills, have been Iai4 aside to make room for 4 better prod from the vegetable king- dom in the shape of BUSTETTER'S STOMACA BITTERS. These celebrated Bitters are entirely vegetabie, and their combination of such s uature aa to guarattee perfect safety tm being used by both young and old, wale and female; the latter in particular have received the moat salutary benefit from the use of these Bitters, when all other treaunent from the moat skillful hands bave fatiet tu restoring them from a state of debility to perfect health. For sale by Draggists generally, and by J. W. CALLAN, B and Seventh streets. dec 13—1w above delightful Territory. ments for the purchase of {7 Balm of thensand Flowers, discovered by Dr. Fowriwn. of Paris, for beautifying the complexion, curing diseases of the skin, for shaving, cleansing the teeth, removing pimples, tan, and frect 4 y medical pur. SHILLING tablishment, Odeon Building, corner 454 street and Penna. avenue. deo 12 IDGreat © itism —The Edi- eine. ‘They had a man fn their press room who was afflicted with violent Mercurial Rheumatism, who was continually coth- piaining of mnisery in the back, limbs and Jolute become feverish and mattery, neck swollen, and ali the «ymptoms of Rheumattem, combined with Scro- fale. Two bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture cured him, su editorial notice as above, they bear testimony to nderful effects, and say their only regret is, that all suffering with disease of the blood are not aware of the ex- Istence of such » medictue. They cheerfully vend it, See their certiticate, and notice in full around the bottle, leo 6—Im At Morrisville, Pa.,on the 10th instant, by the Rev. A.D. White, of Trenton, N. J., Mr. RICH- i; AHALA C., the third daughter of Levi H. Parish, Esq , of this city. DIED, At the residence of Mrs. Walker, on Missouri avenue, on the night of the 17th December, at 10: rao = e tbat to J. Mladen o 'ssisei py in the 35th vear of his age. udge Johnston Tea been for several years a member of the First Presbyterian Church; 4 street, and for the last two years a ruling elder in the same. He was also, at the time of his death, chief clerk of the Sixth Auditor's Office, in the General Post Office Department. Thohgh for some time past suffering from general disease, his death wasa = stroke, and paralyzing to friends and fam- iy. His funeral will be attended from the First Presbyterian Church, 4% street, on to-morrow (Wednesday) efternoon, at 1 o'clock. * On the 9h instant, after a Protracted illness, Mr. LEWIS SMITH, of Georgetown. in the 6th year of his age. ~AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer ONTINUATION SALE OF Spl Illustrated Lenfon Books.—On THIS ON, December 18th, the rare and beautiful London Books will be resumed at 63 o'clock. The best and most Meee bracing Max! with splendid illustrated wo! Terms POR SALH AND RENT: TT * OR RENT—STORE ROOM NO. 119 PA. Ward, suitable for any kind of ANTED—TO PURCHASE FOR CASH asmall size brick between 6th and 13th > north. Address Box 262 City Post Uffice. Furnished or un (Tuesday) APTE: out board, can be had at 264 H street nee ee ANTED—THE OCTAGONAL . ed cane, with name of owner, orth America, thereon other beautifully J.C. Mc@UIRE, Anct. Se ee eee See eS ee “apartinens, with gos lights No 6? Feith bias, and ts, man x irkwood House. rks.” is * enquired of clerks for jease leave it with said by the if Clerks, and will be ‘OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, OF A << = eee tly ve By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers, OLD AND SILVER WATCHES, JEW- ‘ancy Geods, Guns, &c.. ticm.—We will cell EVERY EVENING this week at our Auction Rooms. a large ment of Gold and Silver Watches and Jewelry, such as Geld Ear Rings, Breastpins, Bracelets, Finger Rings, &c., including a } assortme! for Christmas presents, with such as Shawls, Gloves, Pocket Comforts, and a the Furniture or wi cia asad Gece sae Apply at No. 353 I st., between ANTED—A RENTER FOR ONE or two 3 Rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Three itlemen can be accomodated with board Bs ES a et nT es R RENT—THE COTTAGE AND FUR- ‘No. 493 Fourteenth street bevedts, cedinining ulasrsome: tates cont nine rooms. Fn Tae WP: MEIN =} -- 28 oct ises. ’ we wae ITUATION WANTED—BY A SLAVE wo- man, as Cook ina boarding house. Good ref- erence can be given. Apply corner of New Jersey avenue and B street, CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- gin’a avenue and 1l!th street, Island. For terms apply to JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. 15—tf Mrs. Rowen’s, at assortment of Clothing. Also Glassware, a large variety, altogether form ing an excellent assortment, worthy the attention of purchasers, all of which will be sold without reserve. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers, South side Penn. Av. cor. Ninth st. RESPECTABLE MIDDLE-AGED Woman wishes a situation as Child’s Nurse, or todo housework or light work ina small family. seen at her present situation, RUG STORE FOR SALE.—THE SUB- scriber having an offer to go in business in another place, offers his Drug most reasonable terms. rt of the city, and having a good dress ‘‘ Drug Store,’ Office, Box No. 66. OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (includi will be rented together or se ongress. ‘The rooms are on the first square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire st the office of the Kirkwood House, dec 8—tf erence good can Store for sale on the | 469 Fourteenth street, south side. It is situated in a central the ‘Clty Port FO! tl t) iE dec 1 sf AND WARRANTS WANTED.—The high- FANT Banker, No Pa. avenue. AMTED—A WHITE WOMAN, AS DIN- room servant, and to assist in washin; ig. One that can come wellrecommend- ed will hear ofa good situation by applying at No 151 F street, between 19th ‘20th By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALE BY ORDER OF THE ORPH(‘N’S Court, of Groceries, Cigars, Stere Fix- tures, &c —On WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst , ] shall sell, by order of the Orphans’ Court, at the store lately occupied by the late Josiah R. Bailey on the west side of 7th, between G at Wo’clock a. m., all the G Store Fixtures. &c., viz: Tea, Sugar and Coffee, Rice, Starch Cc: and Tobacco, Soap and Candles se 7 of Te description it Fish of every vari Molasses and Oil sid rior spy ae Whiskey, Wine, &c. Together with a large assortment of other Groce- ries and Cigars, all fresh and of a superior Also, the Store Fixtures. Terms: $50 and under cash; over that suma credit of 2and 4 months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. By order of the adminis'ratrix. A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Fe Rare nna occa cates By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. EMPTORY SALE—A Beautifal Cot- ¢ Kesidence at Public ti TUESDAY afternoon o’elock, in front of th without reserve, est rates will be HAMILTON G. floor, within one , Liquors’ URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—ONE Parlor and several Bedrooms for rent Wm. Grupe’s Confectionery Store, No. 415 ‘Penn. avenue opposite Jackson Hall di iO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & OTH- ERS .—For rent, a first class dwelling House situated, built in the most medern styles, the conveniences of water, gas, furnaces. and finished recently in every de taste and comfort Apply to JA' LER, comer Louisiana avenue and 7th st. ANTED—BY A YOUNG WOMAN, A ‘Situation as nurse, chambermaid or house- keeper. Apply at 451 Thirteenth street. dec 14—3t ANTED—A GARDENER, TO WORK on shares, from fifteen to twenty acres cf den lind, within two miles of this city. referable to receive a compensation ieu of working on shares) it will be given to a competent person comii mended. A letter addressed to box Office, will reach the advertiser. ANTED—A FiRST RATEPLAIN COOK, She must be active. t, and not wast cook fn a boardi: R RENT.—THE THIRD AND FOURTH story of warehouse No. 333 Penna. avenue, betweea 4 and 6th streets. A industrious, th ‘HOM She is wanted to house, and is expected to look closely after the interests of heremployer. An active and industrious woman, who can meet the good home and good wa- We learn that it is to be the last lecture of OME HILL FOR SALE.—THIS RESI- dence is situated in the immediate vicinit Falls Church, Fairfax county, 8from Alexandria, and 6 location is one celebrated The above place com; ten acres of first rate land, a dwelling-house, fruit trees,&c. The dwelling ts modious, and built with a speci modern conveniences. The barn embraces car- room, stabling, &c. the 18th instant, at 3 ses, we will sell, Lots E and F, in Square 500 sub- division on 4 street, between K an side, improved with a beautifal two story and at- new, not having been contains seven rooms, The location is good and in a fast improving part of the city. The attention of those {n want of a good and ially invited to attend. Terms: One-half cash; the remainder in 6 and 12 months, for notes dearl, a deed of trust on the premises. ARNARD & CO., requirements will find a ges by addressing ‘‘E T,’’ at this office. < tic frame Cottage, built over one year. RIVATE BOARD.—A GENT AND LADY or a small family of adults can be handsome- ly accommodated in a private family, with pleas- ant Rooms and Board. Location desirable and within five minutes’ walk of the Departments. Two table boarders would also be received. Address “Private Board,’’ at this office. ri house, storage ise wood lot in the vi with the above, or separately. ‘The above described place is recommended to those desiring a beautiful coun! would also be an admirable locatfon for a school. The Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire Rail- road is within quarter of a mile. For further particulars apply to H.N. Gilbert, Esq., Washington, D. C., or to the subscriber on R. F. JUDSON. well built house is es, Title guarantied. interest, secured by OARDING.—TWO NEWLY FURNISHED Rooms for rent, with board, at 403 F street, I . in Union Row, and the immediate prea id the ApS tapers gary Romerlicnciag pong ogee i will sell, in front of ths premises, Let No. 12, in Square 544, fronting on 4X street, between L and M, it will be divided in small lots to suit purcha- NARD, & CO., Auct’r. AILIFF SALE —BY VIRTUE OF AN order of distrain from Hugh Gelston against the goods and chstties of Denton 8. Porter, to sat- isfy rent due and in arrears, I will expose at pub- lie sale, on the 13th day of December, 1955, at 11 o’clock a. m., in the Billiard Saloon, situated on the corner of Sixth street and Pennsylvania ave- nue. in the city of Washi: bidder for cash, two Billiard Tab! WM. CAMMACK, Jr., Bailiff. The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY, the 20th inst., at the same hour WM. CAMMACK, Jr., Bailiff. nov 6—2awtJan1 UNNYSIDE FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRI- to remove South, offers for sale tnis beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va.,1 mile from the Bridge, or 2 miles from Centre Market, wi easy access by Washington and Alexandrie turr- ke, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. he farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the balance well laid off in arable fields Also, about 800 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable rovements consist of a good Dwelling the Philadelphia Argus, is down upon the railing in the Congress Library, and calla for OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 Penn- posite Brown’s Hotel, has rable rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She can also ac Ce fegotapss six or eight table boarders. large and dea _dec 17 WALL, BAR Tue Carcass of the mammoth ox, said to Tae I. 0. R. M. have their annual ball at JOARD, &c._—MKS. BATES, ON THES. W. Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, on Monday corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street toaccommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. and meadows. A Musicau Convention is to be held in this house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and caitle, 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 EDW. B. PO TOYS_TOYS. E BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF Toys, 0 please all tastes, isto be found at ROB- ERT’S, cheap Book and Variety Store, 327 Sev- enth street, between K and L streets. Also, Newspapers and Periodicals, of the very Lost Cane.—See advertisement in column By B. W. FURGUSON & CO., Auctioneers AW NBt OKER’S SALE of Unredeemed Pledges at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY 19, at 10 o’clock, will be sold at our ‘a. avenue and 6th st , the most valuable collection of Pledges ever of- fered in this eit¥, viz : Diamonds, Watches, many of which are of high cost and rare descri ‘Together with splendid A large variety of rich Gold Jewelry, Guns, Re- volvers, Pistols, &c. ISAAC HERZBERG. B. W. FURGUSON & CO., Warce Returns -¢Bilen Cowin, for being drunk and disorderly, was sent to the work- house. Jos. Scott and Jas. McMurray were E CALL ATTENTION Tv OUR MAG- | S#lestoom, No superior Gold Watch- ; pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitch- OR RENT—THE SPACIOUS STORE and Warehouse now in the occu " W. Blunt, situated on the corner of Gay and Hi; streets, immediately opposite Forrest Hall, Georgetown, D.C. Possession Apply to BLADE) ow, Georgetown, D. C. we nificent stock of ver es, elegant Jews ers, Goblets, Waiters, Forks, other artrcle of Table Silver Cases, Portmonfiaies. perior Table Cutlery. We learn that Mr. William Hardy, com- \ TORREST. la'vewelry, Gun monly known as Old Father Hardy, begins to show symptoms of a rapid decline. Mr. H. is decidedly the oldest personage in our city, and probably in the District. _ He is « native of the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to this ated Albata Goods and su- pectacles and Eye Glasses of Particular attention paid to the selection jasses adapted to the eyes of wearers. ‘ossessing every facility, we are prepared to ex- ecute in the best manner the largest orders for all articles in our line. M W. GALT & BRO. No. 344 Pa. avenue, between $th and 1th sts. s—tf OOMS FOR RENT.—HENRY KUHL has several convenient and handsomely furnished rooms for rent, Pa. avenue, between Twelfth and Tauirteenth streets, north side. OR RENT.—TWO HANDSOME AND comfortable Front Roomsin Lane & Tucker’s Building, suitable for offices or lodgings, Pa. ave- ‘No 424, near the corner of 4} street. at CHAS. H_ LANE’S Gent’s Furnishing Store. USTEE’S SALE.—Eliza Eldred, vs. Thomes Eldred and others, in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. sitting as a Court of Equity, November term, 1955. By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s county, sitting as a Court of Equity, passed in the al teenth day of November, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, the undersigned at public sale, at Beitsvill Maryland, on THURSDAY, the 20th day of De r, instant, at the hour of twelve o’clock, m., if fair, if not, on the next fair day thereafter. the stale of which the late Daniel Eldred died seized and possessed, supposed to contain one hundred acres, more or less. This property ad- joins the land of Mr. John W. Brown, and ts dis- tant about one-and a-half miles from Beltsville ; and pleasant neighborhood; and mill; is well adapt to the growth of the products of the county, end is well wooded and watered. The buildings are comfortable, and amply suf- ficient for the uses Although we have no reliable data upon which to determine his age, yet from circum- stances of which he has a distinct recollection r ve cause, on the four- we are led to conclude that he is over one GRAVELLED COMPOSITION ROOFING. RY E. WHITE, 91 NORTH GREEN et, Baltimore, Md, is prepared to exe- cute orders for the above ROOFING, and will sellthe materials on the best of terms, and will ratis to persons wishing tocom as Trustee, will expose e, Prince George's co., Business upon lower portions of the canal still continues tolerably brisk ; also about the river wharves and Water street; and hopes are uow entertained by our merchants and millers that both the river and canal will ro- main open until at least the middle or end of OR SALE —LOTS IN THE NORTHERN ares 441,412 and 447 bave been ts, with alleys to each, of suit- These lots He in subdivided nto able dimensions for buildings. a thriving part of the city—those on Seventh street into demand for places of business. sold on accommodating terms. Ap- ply to JNO. G. STOCK, General Agent, F street north, opposite Patent Office, URNISHED APARTMENTS.—IN A PRI- vate family, on the first floor, elevated 5 feet above the ground, a parlor and chamber connect- ed, and furnished in the best style very pleasant and healthy—a few yards east of the ublic grounds, No. 46u N. oor from 15th st. give instructions mence the above N.B. From years experience will be able to faruish the best article now in use. A temperance rally is to come off in the West Georgetown Methodist church to-morrow evening, at seven o'clock. Rev. Mr. Speake is located ina health LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE. convenient to chure ADAME PAUL PAILLARD, WHO HAS ust arrived from Paris, where she was a pu- il of the most celebrated Professors and herself a ‘eacher of Music with much success, respectfully informa the ladies and families generally Washington that she proposes to give instruction Madame P. feels confident that she will be abie to bring forward her pupils as rapidl be consistent with a thorough knowledge of the f a small famil le, as prescribed are as follows: ‘Two hundred dollars to be paid in cash on the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof by the court; and t years thereafter, in equal instalments, to be secured by the notes of the purchaser, with secu- rity, to be approved by the Trustee. The cash r intere-t from the day of sale yment of the entire pur- chase money, with the interest thereon, the Trus- tee will execute to the purchaser or purchasers a deed, in fee simple, conveying unto him the land to him sold, free, clear an claim of the parties to caid cause, and of any per- son or yersons rece ti u the decree, State Department and York avenue, second N. B.—Board may be had if desired. . D. A. GARDNER. UILDING LOTS.—FOR SALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island and other parts of the ci y, on terms accommodat- ing to purchasers. office between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over R. Morrow's Exchange Office. would svon be able to return to the duties of residue in one and Her terms will be Legps pe = — will ze lessons at the residence of the schol or at her own rooms, as may be most agreeable to her pa- | “til paid. Upon the Madame P., contemplating a permanent resi- dence at Washington, res) trona ge of the citizens ation call at 256 Pennsylvania ave- nue, or at Gautier’s Saloon CONFECTIONERY! HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washbin; urchased the weil known Co establishment of John Miller, which he will carry on with increased facilities for ministering to the tes of those who may favor him with their pa- D. MYERLE. tfully solicits a shae discharged of all from or under them. . KEECH, Trustee. Upper Marlboro’, December 5, 1855. Sta OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. and transient boaid. Inquire at Mrs. *S, 233 F street. ENATORS, MEMBERS, OR OTHER per- sons wishing a suite of Rooms or Chambers, for a mess or single persons, can be suited at No. tween D and E; or the entire house will be rented on reasonable terms to a oo tenant Apply at the dwelling, 468. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. N TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the seventh day of February, 1856, at 4 o’clock, on the rtue of a deed of trust, dated 234 and recorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J.A.S., No. 91, folio 311, &c , 1 shall offer for sale one un- divided third part, of the undivided fourth part, of the undivided two-thirds Square 290, in the city of Washington. fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. Terms of sale: One-third cash ; the balance in six and twelve months, to be secured as may be required by the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, 6—law2m RSHAL’S SALE.—By virtue of two writs of Fieri Facias, issued fice of the Circuit Court of the District of Colum- bia for the county of Washi: 468 10th street, He will moanufacture and keep on hand a large assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF E! TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, C JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLAN other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. When desired, he will attend these or other festive occasions, and furnish tables with every delicacy and luxury, served in the most fashion- ab’e style, with Larry and attentjon. He has just received a lar, ul mn BOW BONS CONF EUTIONERY > wos UNES, &c , in fane xes and oraamen' cartons. Also, omamental FIGURES, PYRA- MIDS, and other a for the table, at Din} a) Partie>. See Sone THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and Lith streets, south side. OOM FOR RENT.—A pleasant Room in the r without furniture. Appl 'S Paper-hanging 81 sep 2 OTS FOR SALE.—TWO OR THREE i Lots in a rapidiy improving borbood for sale on tsm years’ credit. A) plytoJ. H. DRURY. OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- JELLIES, Gi part, or Lot No. 4, in ANGE, eve ze assortment of for- tween 14th and m the Clerk’s of- CHICKERING & SONS PIANOS. INCE HIS LATE ADVERTISEMENT, the subscriber bas received ten moi square PIANOS, and one Parlor Grand| Fiano, which, with the Pianos in store, again up his usual large aud complete assortment. His ock comprises every variet' from the neat and elaborate finish ment of novel and uni recfated by the best artists. XIV, central and square Pianos, of 6, €3;,6% and 7 octaves, from the old and fa factory of Chickering & Sons, Boston, and from the manufactory of Brown & rienced and approved makers. These instruments have an entire iron frame, so im strength aud durability, and combine all the qual- ities of a superb instrument—elasticity of touch, power, evenness, and purity of tone, &c. ‘The subscriber has ail the facilities to purchase tothe greatest advantage, experience and thorou; ness, enables him to o! instroments on the best terms. He willsell Pianos can be bought in the fac- on, and to me di- po: ic sale, for cash, on AY, the 19th day of December next. Ba gedonueg of said following descril property, to wit: All the right, title, and interest of James Crut- chett in and to Lot No. 3in ether with all and singular ereon,in the city of Was! levied upon as the and will be sold to 145 to poeta term 1855, Still & Letson against James Crutchett. JONAH D. HOOVER, Marshal for the District of Columbia _] at 12 o'clock, m , before the «Don't be penny wise and ponnd foolish.” OYSTEKS, CO¥ FEE, TEA, &: y THE URGENT SOLICITATIO my customers, and strangers vis- iis, I have connected’ with my Confectionery Establishment a ‘Ladies’ Refectory, TERS, COFFE, be bad at all seasonable hours. B.—The public can find in my establish- assortment, of age as wellas French an CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAMB8, JEL- LIES, CHARLOTTS, &c., of any in and at prices to suit the times. ; Now is your time, Christmas is coming ! furnished. . G@. WEAVER’S, 347 Pa avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. ot scale and style. @ most elegant ‘arlor Grand Piano, an instru- uare No 683, to- the improvements ton, selze@ and ames Crutchett. als, etc., 144 and iting the Metropo' ”? where OYS- ¥ ‘TEA, CHOCOLATE, &c , , Boston, expe- I—FU! rg UST COMPLETED, AND NOW READY for sale, another elegant assortment of ladies’ a and Suppe e at London Lynx, These Furs are fresh and beautiful in their manufacture, and at reduced prices. All styles in vogue on hand for ladies and children. Great ‘iven bv calling at the Fur street, George- . SEYMOUR. = a$$ $$$ BLANKETS, out, COMFORTS, &c. UST RECEIVE! 200 pairs assorted sizes of Scotch wool Blank- €ts, the best goods made 50 pairs crib and cradle Blankets 200 pairs servants’ twilled Blankets 150 white and colored Marseilles Quilts 100 Domforts, very ch Those who have 10! with the above- send in their orders early. LINEN GOODS We have just received from the importers a full stock. 8-4, 10-4 and 12-4 Table Damasks Damask Napkins and Towelings inen Sheetings Pillow and Bolster Linens Crash, Huckerback, Wine Cloth In addition to the above we may add that our eiack of all Kinde of Bouse furnis! is now very ly invite the attention of CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO., Corner Pa. avenue and Ninth street. much iower than the tories and be brought here. By the steamer Boston on the 15th instant. of 7 octave Chi and Pianos taken in Always on hand, an assortmen Pianos, some but li'tle used, and some very low stock of Guitars, Flutes, Violins, &c., and all kinds of career a . Music constantly received. eee HICHARD Davis, Pennsylvania avenue. PHRENOLOGY. ADAME FRICE’S (LATE OF BALTI- more) compliments to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen in this city, would inform them that she her studio at No. 517 I street, near d to furnish Phreno- logical Charts on the shortest notice. This is no ug, but the result of years of scientific re search and experience. Terms moderate. A call is solicited from those desiring to kno’ sel bargains will be oseph Whitney, which leaves NuFactory, No. 132 Bri ne : wir will be received g fur- ickering Pianos. COMFORT AND ELEGANCE ODD & CO., ARE PREPARED TO SHOW their extensive assortment of RICH FURS, comprising the most fashionable styles now in P. t yet supplied themeelves ods vould do weil to INK. : CHINCHILLA AND FITCH, in Talmas, Mantillas, Victorines, Muffs. and Cuffs, and other styles, which are offered for sale prices at their fashionable HAT, CAP and FUR Establishment, west end Marble Hotel, Pa. avenue. ADIES' COMPANIONS and articles of and ornament for the boudoir, at THE LAKES, 504 Pa. avenue. dec at very mcderate Sixth, where she is and we respectful- want of such jo TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —— REPORTED FOR THE EVENI"G STAR. Arrival of the Asia at Halifax. Hauirax, Deo. 18.—The Cunard steamer Asia has just arrived. Her news wil! be for- warded immediately. Ship Abandoned at Sea Bosrox, Dec. 18.—The ship William Doane, Philadelphia, was abandoned at sea, on tho 5th of December. Her erew arrived at Salem yesterday in the brig Water-Witeh. The schooner Flying Dragoon, from New Orleans for Boston went ashore near the Ply- mouth light. The vessel remains tight, and will probably be got off after lightening. Decision in favor of Mrs. Gen. Gaines. New Onteaws, Dec. 17.—The Supreme Court this morning made a decision in Mrs. Gen. Gaines’ case, reversing the decision in the Second District Court, and deereeing that Daniel Clarkes’ will of 1813 be probated, and that Mrs. Gaines be put in possession of the property she has so long contended for. Arrival of the Eldorado. New Orieans, Dec. 17.—The Eldorada with Havana dates of the 12th, arrived to-day. The Crescent City had not arrived at Havana, although due on the 8th. The Havana news is unimportant. Newspaper Offices Destroyed. Lovisvitte, Dec. 17.—The offices of the Memphis Appeal, Eagle, and Enguirer, were burned on Saturday. The Whig office was much damaged. Charleston Markets. Caarcesron, Dec. 17.—Cotton is firmer and alyancing. Sales, to-day of 1,300 bales. Middling fair 9ic. Baltimore Markets. Baxtiwors, Deo. 18.—Flour is firm and un- eel: Howard street and Ohio $8.75; a ills at $8.50a$8 62¢. eat is firmer; sales to prime whites at$l 85a$$1 96; good rt pee Sa: $1 80a 1.85, Corn is firmer and more active; sales of white 78a82c¢.; yellow 78082. Provisions are unsettled, and prices aretend- ing downward. Bacon continues in a _ supply. Shoulders 12¢al3c.; sides 13}al4o.; mess pork $20. | Lard is dull, only 120 offered. New York Markets. eel Dee. gees has declined ; sales of 9,500 straight State at $3.37; good Obio $8 68; Southers $9.56. Wheat is firmer; sales of 12,000 bushels— Southern white at $2.20; Southern red $1.75a $2. Corn is firm; sales of 26,000 bushels— Western mixed, 934. Pork has declined; sales of 200 bbls, mess at $19.25. Beef is drooping; sales of 150 bbis. at $13.50 for Chicago re-packed. Lard is firm; sales of 1,200 bbls. at 12}. Whisky is firm; sales of 100 bbis. at 400. Stocks Market. New York, Dec. 18.—Stocks are firm. Chicago and Rock Island Railroad 88}; Clevea land and Toledo Railroad 77; Cumberland Coal Company 23; Erie Railroad 51; Galena and Chicago Railroad 122}; Michigan South- ern Railroad 943; Michi Central Railroad 99; Pennsylvania Coal Company 984; Read- ing —— 933; Indiana 6's 812; Virginia 's O74. Sterling exchange higher; 8] premium ee MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED, from New York, another lot of sspese SY able MILLINERY, which will be o) on Saturday, at her rooms, 304 Pennsylvania avenue, up stairs. N. B.—Apprentices wanted. dec 7—w MRS. RUOFF, Millner, ATELY FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT. fully informs the ladies of Wash: » that she has taken a store, No. 3 east Capi- tol street, near the eastern gate of the Capitol Yard, where she has on hand as 414 assort~ ment of the latest styles of WINTER BON— NETS AND CLOAKS, &c., which will be sold at one-balf the price usually c in the stores: of this city. 3j—eolm* TO THE LaD HUTCRINSON & MUNRO WILL OPEN, at their Millinery avd Fancy Store, on Saturday morning next, ber 15, at 10 o’clock, another case of those supe- tor and handsome New York HATS, { ast case of which sold £0 rapidly, and has gi such general satisfaction. >” a We cordially invite the ledies to call and in- spect our stock, both in the Millinery and Fancy line. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa ave., between 9th and i0th sts. dec B-lw A CARD TO THE LADIES. MES; M.E.DARR & MISS E.C_ HICKEY. FASHIONABLE MILLINERYand . DRESS MAKING, No. 510 Penn avenue, second door west of Adams & Co.'s Express Ofice BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TAL4 AS made in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order. Just received, a lot of splendid French Head- Dresses and Boug uets. Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—7t* SLT’S, ALL RUBBINS, and LAW- / rence & Co.'s ‘nt revolving hammer, five and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good assort- ment of single barrel Pistols, from 75 cents to #5 each. American RAZORS of the best quality, every razor warranted. For sale by E. K. LUNDY, dec 11 No. 128 Bridge street, 6 KIRK WCOD HOUSE. HE PROPRIETORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce that they have made many improvements to their HOTEL, in accordance with the advancement and re- finement of the age. They give their sole cara and attention to its management, with an unspar- ing regard to the wants and comfort of » at the usual and established rates of =C hotels. J.H.& A.W. KIRKWOOD. TO THE LADIES. Heyive INDUCED MADAM DEVO, OF New York and Paris, to exhibit her cheice and very superior MILLINERY for’ afew days at our house, we hope this effort, will meet their oa aang and induce their ce at the open. , on Monday next. Should this be encouraged, it will not cause our exertions to relax in endeavoring to please. We also call attention to fresh su; of MU- SIc, pine sy eh COSMETICS, &e , &e. 8 superior —. ol pst tages only cents und, equal to any sold at 50 cents. si AG ee ©: GAUTIER, dee 15—e06t 252 Pa. avenue. CHRISTMAS IS COMING! gr teiocnclcltnpdoc ced eo INFORM « his customers e pul — , that be has just placed in store New poser Men of French CONFECTIONERY, for the holi- days, together with PRESERVES AND JEL LIES, of all kinds; CAKES, fruit and plain, of all sizes. H also pre) to furnish, as usual, Parti Balls, and Weddings, in the husdsoumest aid Manufacturing his own Confectionery, a ae favor him with their orders can rely on getting the best article CHARLOTTS, JELLIES, BLANC MANGE and PYRAMIDS, of every kind, for table orna- ments, made to order Leave your orders at the old stand, corner of F and Ninth streets, near the Patent Office, where they will receive prompt attention. dec 1i—2w FANCY STATIONERY, ND PAPIER MACHE PORTFOLIO8B, BLOTTERS, &c., at THE LAKES, 503 Pa. pa ___aee 8 RESENTS.—Pianos, Guitars, Flutes, Vio- — Children’s Drums, F ifes, ‘ke., at 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. dec 13— ELLIs. yi zon itis Sri use or EW. YORK WI y Leary, Genin, with other fash- N e én’s Dress HATS, 2 full tat LANE’S Hat, Cap Gegt’s Furn. Store, 421 Pa. avenue. jonable and And dec 3—tf C ST OFF CLOTHING Sold; also, Cleaning and Lou'siana a in Semme’s Holmead’s Grocery.