Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. Movements of the Amoskeag Veterans. VISIT TO MOUNT VERNON. We, yesterday, gave a full account of the movements of our embarcation for Mount Vernon, on the steamer George Washington. So many citizens wished Collyer was, also, called into requisition, and never was the weather, at this season, more propitious for a trip down the beautiful Poto- mac. Mr. Custis, (weari; placed on his shoulder by Washington,) ac- companied the Veterans, and pointed out the various objects of interest, many of them en spets on the pages of our nation’s ry. At Alexandria a large concourse of citizens arsembled, who listened with gratification to the stirring strains of the band. Fort Wash- ington was soon afterwards reached, and land- ing to the tune of “‘ Yankee Doodle”’ the party soon took possession of the stronghold, not even = ee sentinel appearing to challenge m. As the boat approached the wharf at Mount Vernon, the band _ ed the “Dead March in Saul,” but on landing, at the especial re- — of Mr. Custis, the solemn notes were chenged into the more inspiring “ Washing- ton’s Grand March.” Ascending the hill, the long column uncovered, and with reverential tread passed the hallowed spot— Where rest the ashes of the noblest man That ever Freemen mourn’d, since Time began; Whose lofty virtues, in no su ¥ Have blessed cur era, and shall b! the last. Countermarching, the battalion repaired to @ level space near the tomb, where it was formed in hollow square, and ably addressed by Col. Potter, who impressed on every mind the privilege in being permitted to gaze on the sacred place where rests the remains of him who was “ first in war, first in ace, and first in the hearts of his count en.’’ He dwelt upon his virtacs, remarking that he knew “no North, no South, no East, no West,” and concluded by introducing the only sur- viving member of the family, Mr. @. w. Fr: Castis. _ Loud applause greeted Mr. Custis, who was listened to with deep attention, as he recalled his interesting reminiscences of the illustrious owner ef the locality, i place they stood. ie to see this living relic of the past, surrounded by the Veterans, many of them near their last campaign. We were glad to notice Messrs. Vannersen, of this city, and Bennett, of Alex- andria, eminent daguerrian artists, obtaining correct views of the grou Before leaving the vicinity of the se: ulchre, an earnest and fervent prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Tillotson, chaplain of the eterans. Marching to the front of the mangion, the military were dismissed, and had an oppor- tunity toinspect the house and grounds. Al- most every one collected come mementos to carry away, and were the canes cut or bought piled a they would make a good-sized wood- ile. eturning towards the boat at the ugle-call, the Veterans were agreeably sur — at finding 2 collation, spread by Mir. ohn Pettibone, of this city, whose hospitable courtesy was duly appreciated. Re-embarking on the steamer, the Veterans returned tothis city, reaching the whaif about five o’clock. They at ence marched to their quarters, where eres: f friends called on them, and time passed quickly away until the warn- ing drum announced that the hour had arrived for repairing to the festivities of the evening. THE BALL. At the “‘ old-fashioned” early hour of seven, the Veterans again fell into line and marched to Carusis Saloon, escorted by the Washing- tan committee. It was a lovely evening, and the fine strains of the band attracted crowds into the avenue, even depopulating the politi- cs! rendezvous at the National. On reaching the hall, the column opened to the sight and left, thea countermarched around and faced inward, forming an imposing square, behind whieb, on the elevated platforms, were the gay belies of the metro Fi 5 wonted atte na oe He commenced by e: i prise at being rh gee on. without the most distant anticipation of sayin, warml, agare gallant visitors up to their | them is cory for him to — and one of the a: EY to join the excursion, that the steamer Thomas | tend to thep low citizen. duced me as a native Yes, I am a native of hich he did with his his entire sur- would, however, tre. He wished take every one of a the ions eart to see them at his dwelling, and ex- there the hospitalities of a fel- My Col. Hickey intro- of New Hampuhire. New Ham , and part of Old Chester, the town in which I was born, but was severed from it, I believe, before my birth. From this fact, I ean almost claim fellow-citizenship with you, Amoskeag Veterans; and any native of New Hampshire re: here, who does not feel at least six inches taller to-night than he ever Ge before, feels much shorter, I confess, than 10. Major French then alluded to the eloquent ae = Mr. a of the Shonen pe and ‘armly expressed his sympathy with the tone true patriotism which characterized them, of articularly his allusions to the pilgri to Mount Vernon, which he (May, F ageeiel as peculiarly nate ae at this time. Hie then said that, although a native of New Hampshire, he now considered himeelf a citi- zen of Washington. He had now been a resi- dent here moro than twenty-two years. His feclings and his interests were all connected with this metropolis, and he expected to die here and that his bones would rest beneath the soil of Washington. And in this capacity of a citizen of Washington, the gallant Colonel had been pleased to call on him to respond to a sentiment complimentary to the city. el F. expressed his regret that the wor- thy Mayor, from whom a response would have been so much more appropriate, was not here to respund ; as he was not, he (Maj. F.] had attempted it, and would most cordially thank the Veterans for the warm manner in which they had received the sentiment complimer- tary to his adopted city. er some further remarks, the Major closed with the following sentiment : New Hampshire—Although in some por- tions of that State the mercury falls as low as in any portion of the United States, there is always warmth ei Mr. Wallach, editor of the Washington Star, responded, in obedience to loud calls, to a sentiment complimenting “The American Press—the Palladium of our Liberties.”” _ John L. Hayes, Esq , responded to a toast in honor of ‘‘ The Boys of New Hampshire— worthy successors of their worthy sires.’’ We regret that want of space will not permit us to give his remarks. Neither can we but al- Inde to an eloquent speech of Marshal Hoover, who gave the health of Mayor Abbott, of Man- chester—or to a sentiment from Surgeon Mor- gan, to which which Dr. Parker of the Veter- ans replied in a witty strain—or toa sentiment from Dr. Duhamel, complimenting the medi- cal staff of the Veterans, which élicited an eloquent reply from Dr. Elliot. A sentiment alluding to the Sons of New Hampshire temporarily tesidents in Washing- ton, was received with cheers and loud cal's for Sidney Webster, Esq , private secretary of the President. Mr. W said, that although regreting his inability to add anything to that rich harvest of eloquent and patriotic sentiment, he felt that he could not well do less then to avail himself of the opportunity which their call aff rded him, to expres: his admira- tion and gratitude for what he had seen in the Federal city, of cordial greeting and noble Respite extended to this corps of citizen soldiers from his native Stats. Many, perhaps, most of them, have cro sed Masonard Dixon’s line for the first time. They have come not only as soldiers, but as citizens, to look wu that fair and sunny portion of the national domain, where you have planted your habita- tions, and where, around your family altars, you have garnered up your affections They are here in a double relation—as citi- zen soldiers, to exchange congratulations with is Col. Hickey, in behalf of the Volunteers of | the descendants of those citizen soldiers, like the District, extended a cordial weleome to | themselves who stood shoulder to shoulder the Amoskeag Veterans, and concluded his eloquent remarks by introducing the venera bie G. W. P. Custis. Mr. Custis, ina speech of some length, expressed his delight at again meeting the patriotic sons of the Granite State, who had shown their appreciation of the illustrious Washington by this visit to his tomb, and to the city which bears his name. Ages might pass away, the proud Capitol itself might fall inte ruins, but there would ever be a monu- ment of true patriotism in every American heart, dedicated to the glorious Union. Col. Potter, in an eloquent speech, expressed the gratification of his command at their re- ception. In no other land, he said, could a body of armed have thus visiteétheir ruler, without hindrence. Now, conquered by kind- ness, overcome by the beauty around them, the Veterans could but *‘ surrender at dis- cretion.”’ Col. Hickey responded, and the Veterans, after countermarching, ‘‘ broke ranks.’’ The n.asie then gave the signals for the dance, and eoun the poetry of motion was admirably diz- played: ‘Twas a bright scene, methinks I view it yet, The flashing eyes, the curling locks of jet; The rosy lps, the fair encti brows, The laughing glances and the i us bows, The Veterans—men of pr_ud ani stalwart forms, ma pbs sha a a i 6 hea’ oor, The sdulting ups seemed te open door ; The garments floating round the forms, The snowy necks, the softly -row arms ; Ab! ’twas a scene which cannot soon de) A scene that cheered each gallant soldier’s heart Congress was well represented by Messrs. Batler, Crittenden, J. wana Jones, Banks, Bur- lingame, and others, from the Senate and the House, evidently freed for the moment from the cares of State. Officers of the Executive and of the Departments, distinguished ci sens and strangers, military men in brilliant uniforms, and busy members of “the fourth estate’’ formed a varied yet interesting eon- trast to the dazzling beauties. All around the hall were groups of old and new friends, engaged in pleasant conversation, and en- Tining the dancing crowd, which circled about im various changes, like the figures in a yr pp After an hour had been thus agreeabl; passed, the ladies were ushered into the hail where « bountiful supply of refreshments had been provided for them, and the invited h inelu ing the Veterans, were esco: down stairs. There they were seated at threo lon; tables, loaded under the superintendence Potentini with a luxurious profusion of poul- try, meats, oysters, jellies, cenfeetionery, and potent —— he “ knife and fork e: cise” bos be ly executed, = the Lag pagne corks played ‘ oes the weazle,” as well as that pulrth-inegies tune had been performed by the band forthe dancers. Some might have lost their hearts, but it was evi- dent that none bad lost their appetites, as they attacked “ Redans’ of good things, and cogried ‘‘ Malakoffs’’ of confectionery by storm. Yet the supply, unlike a contractors estimate, exeecded the demand. Col. Hickey, after the good things had been diseussed, again assured the Veterans of the —— which it gave the volunteers of the istrict Lo entertain them, and announced the regular toasts: he President of the United States. This was received with loud cheering. An announcement was made that the President had hoped to be prevent, but that cireumstanees of an official nature rendered 1t impossible. dlealth, long life aad prosperity to the Ve- terans of New Mampshere. Private Cross was called upon by Col. Pot- ter to respond, which he did in an eloquent manner, expressing the high gratification of comrades at their reception. He gave az a iment, the words of the immortal Web- : * Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.”’ G. W. P. Custis, the last surviving mem- ber of the family of Washington. Load cheers again greeted the “old man eloquent,’’ who concluded his patriotie re- marks by giving ‘‘ The citizens of Washing- ton, like the Israelites of old, under the aus- ices of the fuithful, they are distinguished he their hospitality.” M sjor B. . French was called upon by Col. with their sires in the common struggle and the common triumph of the Keyolution; as citizens, to pledge anew, in your presence, their loyal devotion to all the obligations and all the requirements of that common bond— our matchless Constitution—which holds to gether Maryland and Virgmia, New Ham, - shire and "Weiacnch anette, at United States, They could not have failed to feel to-day, and yesterday, and all along their march from their homes, that though they might be cur- rounded by local institutions somewhat differ- ent from their own, that they were still sitting around @ portion of that political hearth they had left behind, and that the household gods were all the same. What a spectacle, said Mr. W., do these two relations present! Have you, Colonel, ever seen or read anything like this American spirit, which inspires the most exalted men in our communities, the chief executive officers of large and Le Peete cities, the judges of the highest tribunals, the most accomplished mem- bers of the learned preceees, those who con- trol the springs of business in all its depart- ments, who direct the vast capital which turns the thousand spindles of the largest manufac- tories upon the Merrimac, to organize them- selves in military array, submit to military discipline, and, for the common defence, to place themselves at the disposition of the Btate? Mr. W. continued by’ saying that he re- membered to have read that in the crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, there was the tomb of Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of that splendid structure, and that upon its simple slab was written these words addressed 9 tne reader, ‘If you seek a monument, look about you.’’ Does it not, Colonel, occur to you that if some foreign citizen, who had not ob- served wherein lay thut military strength of the Republic, which made the field of Amer:- can conflict the field of American victory, were here to-night, and were to ask for evidence of the existence of the military power which could justify the often heard announcement, that in the defence of its political institution: the United7States bid defiance to “the worl in arms”—1 say, does it not occur to you that under such circumstances, you, with these citizen soldiers about you, could well enough reply, ‘If you seek for evidence look about u.’’ Great and happy country, indeed, must it be, where no citizen is too exalted to train himself to be a soldier, and where every soldier is @ citizen. Mr. W. renewed the expression of his thanks as acitizen of New Hampshire, to Col. Hickey for the courtesy and hospitality which had been so nobly extended to the corps of Vete- rans, now their guests, by the regiment of volunteers of the District of Columbia, and for the solicitude Col. H. had evinced from the first, that the visit of the Veterans should be agreeable and satisfactory; and closed by proposing the following sentiment : he hit Battalion of Massachusetts Ri- Jlemen : Whether or not their commander be Poors, the battalion is a worthy representa- tive of the fine volunteer militia of the Pil- grim State. Major Poore acknowledged tho compliment paid the Old Bay State, and concluded a few remarks by giving The Ladies—Our arms are their protection; their arms are our reward. Meanwhile the dance was continued up stairs with great spirit—heels and hearts keepjng merry time with the music until a late or rather early hour. This morning the Veterans received a visit from the Senatorsand Representatives of New Hampshire, with other distinguished guests. At ten o’elock they formed, and yisited the Ordnance Department, the Navy Yard, and Gen. Henderson's Headquarters, stopping on their return at the Capitol. This oon they visit the Patent Office, and this evening they will be socially received by the President at the White House. They leave to morrow morning for sictaored Sarees ve at Bal- timore. We regret that want of space forces us to abridge our account of their movements here. —_— Supreme Court.—Yesterday, the cases cf John C. Wilson and others, ed Ocean Ma- taal Insurance Company, appellants, vs. the steamer Palmetto, &c.; Henry A. Barling and others, use of Ocean Mutual [nsurance bom tiffs in called by the court. This case pany, a ante vs. the steamer Palmetto. Packet re and Southern Company, appellants, vs. Henry Barling and ers, were called by the Nhat pry Been for the district of Maryland. these cases were affirmed with from.the United States circuit court ‘The decrees in ith costs. The case of Wm. H Jones and others, plain- error, vs. Thomas M Leauge, was had been taken up in error to the United States district court for the district court for Texas. The opinion of the court wasdelivered by Justice McLean, reversing the ju nt of said district court for want of jurisdiction in that court, and re- manding the case for further proceedings, in conformity to the opinion of this court. The opinion of the court inthe case of James B. Peck and others, appellants, vs. John San- derson, was delive: es Justice McLean, overruling the motion of Mr. Rush for a re- “yeiets in this case. ent in the case of Jacob Kissell, laintiff in error, vs. the board of the presi- ent and directors of the St. Louis Public school, was resumed in favor of the plaintiff in error by Mr. Lawrence, of this city, who was followed by Hon. Henry S. Geyer, of Mis- souri, in behalf of the defendant in error; when the court adjourned. Councit Procegpines.—Board of Alder- men.—The Board was called to order at the usual hour on Monday by the President; two members absent. On motion of Mr. Bayly the reading of the journal Was dispensed with. Mr. Houston presented the petition of Jas. Barnes in relation to a set of hay scales in the Fifth ward; referred. Mr. Las presented the petition of the trustees of the Lutheran Church, asking to be relieved from taxes; referred. Mr. Houston, from the committee on finance, reported without amendment a bill for the re- lief of W. W. DeMaine, accompanied by a communication from the Mayor; passed. Mr. Busey, from the committee on police, reported a to enable James Barnes to re- move hay scales from Second street enst, to the intersection of Maryland and Massachu- setts avenues; passed. Mr. Pepper, from the committee on improve- ments, reported without amendment, ae bill authorizing the grading of @ street south, be- tween Fourth and Sixth streets east; passed. The Board then adjourned. Common Council.—All the members pres- ont except Messrs. Fisher and Orme. Mr. Pumphrey, reported a bill making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriation to purchase an apparatus for the American Hook and Ladder Company. Mr. Clements mioved to amend the bill by alding an additional section appropriatin the like sum for the Metropolitan Hook an spor Company; agreed to, and the bill passe Mr. Pumphrey reported a bilt making an appropriation for rosfing-the Perseverance enzine-house ; passed. Mr. Lloyd introduced a bill for the relief of George T. Wilson. Mr. Towles_ mado an adverse report on the petition of J. W. Atchison, asking that a law may be passed authorizing the Commissioners of the Washington Asylum to let out the grounds attached thereto. ‘ending the consideration of which the Board adjourned. — _ 1. 0. 0. F.—The following statistics, show- ing the operations of the fraternity of Odd Fellows, in the District of Columbia, during the past year, we find in the Intelligencer : Number of initiations, 156; admitted b card 20; reinstated, 18; withdrawn by card, 44; suspended, 99; rejected, 9; deaths, 19: eomtributing members, 1,345; total amount of revenue, $3,923.17; number of orphans at school, 31; amount paid for the relief of brothers, $3,276.02; amount paid for the re- lief of widowed families, $567; amount paid for the relief of Norfulk and Portsmouth auf- ferers, $155; amount paid for burying the dead, $603.50; amount for the education of orphans, $649.91; amount of funds, $15,221.81; amount invested and on hand, $17,661.72. Mr Murpock’s appearance at the National Theatro, this evening, will attract all lovers of tie drama. +‘ Hamlet” is a part to which he has devoted years of careiul study, and his interpretations of the character of the Prince of Donmarkare highly eulogised by all critics as the best on any stage. Many will recollect his playing here last y Biese when he drew the largest house that ever congregated within tbe walls of our immense theatre. We pre- dict for him one of the best houses of the season. Mr. Jefferson will appear in both pieces, Supported by the talented company. The Amoskeag Veterans have been invited and are expected to attend. _- Art THe AnnvaL Meetina of tho Young Men’s Christian Association, the following gentlemen were elected officers : Otis C i abe President. Jos. H. Bradley, Rey. S. H Mirick, Mitchell H. Miller, J. Aug. Johnson, and J. G. Weaver, Viee Presidents. David H. Wood, Corresponding Secretary. Chas. H. Holmead, Recording Secretary. U. W. Schreiner, Treasurer, Elliott H ci Ma son, Librarian. David A. Bassitt, Register. Wa. J. Rhees, W_C. Langdon, Samuel H. Young, Dr. A. L. Edwards, and Z. Richards, Directors, A Henao Waisren —A Washington cor- respondent of the Herald, hard up for an item, tells, in yesterday's Herald, of ‘‘a remarke- ble whisper going the rounds ’ that the origi- nal Declaration of Independence has been stolen from the Patent Office—that a copied Jac simile has been substituted by means of false keys and the connivance of the “foreign” watchmen at the Patent Office. _ This roorback will doubtless send a few anx- ious patriotic souls to the Patent Office, where, after wiping their glasses and taking a gvod front view of the real dona fide “ Deciaration” reposing quietly in its frame, they will come away blessing their unlucky stars that ever permitted them to put a moment’s credence in a New York Herald report. Beavtirut Girt.—We have been shown a very beautiful and tasty silver pitcher designed and manufactured by H. Semken, of this city, to the order of a well-known and highly re- Spested gentleman of Washington, who in- tends it as a present to a family of Burlington, N. J., for kindness and attention shown to @ member of his family who was fatally injured at the terrible Amboy railroad disaster. The dosign of the “G Samaritan”’ is beautiful-- ly = artistically executed and reflects much ercdit upon Mr. Bemken. It may ie scen for a few days at his establishment upon Penn- sylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth atrects. Tus Excurstonists who went down to Mount Vernon yesterday seemed to have the full use of their limbs when they started, but on their return no one seemed Ade/ to do with- out a cane—at least, almost every gentleman Was seen sporting a ‘‘ genuine’? Mount Ver- non walking-stick. One of our Yankee friends while indulging his propensity for whittling, or ‘‘eutting his stick,’’ cut his finger as ua and so badly, that he will be crippled for life. By the way, the supply of cane-timber upon the Mount Vernon estate seems to be inex- haustible ; of courso, it is all the real thing. Accipgnt —A little son of Mr Henry Birch, aged eight or nine yours, undertook a ride esterday, upon 2 spirited horse, without the agstpet of his father, and the horse running away, he was thrown with considerable vio- lence near the corner of Tenth strect and Penn- sylvania avenue. Luckily he fell upon soft mad, and when taken into Mr. Savage's store, showed no other indications of injary than some pretty severe bruises upon his head. Fixe Anrs —Among the crowd of itinerants who have been “ coming, comings coming” to Washington, is the man with the ‘genuine Scotch bagpipes.’? He took his stand this morning in the market-house, and leaning gracefully against a meat stall, discour most excellent (bagpipe) music to a disorimi- nating audience of boys. ANE OLD HAVANA CIGARS.—We have received ten thoasand very choice old HA- VANA CIGARS, imported five years ago, which we warrant to be genuine Havana Pipes Seats rece ae a . tel aah dts E. E. WHITE & CO., No. 63 Iron Front Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., opposite Bank of Washington. dec 17—St Neah Walker & Co., Marble Hall Bel Ewporiam, Browns’ weer ey announce that thetr display of FALL and WINTER OLO~ THING ts now : ready for coni| mest of COATS, "ThEMA AM ‘SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of newest and richest de- sizns I0 materiel, trimming and ithe —— ror miming 4) comely To —— for selecting ticles of dress an = Soke 8 Of Goods in this city, at very nov tf 1—Mr. James Starkey, of connection Minnesota yal, 1# now In Wasabi business {1 ington, on business in with the Laad and will be red to trans- peg 6 business in connection with REAL are in the ‘above delightfal ito terme. Those baving any to: saving ang tod Address, Kirkwood Honse, EFERENCES : Hon. a Fg tore gs ae ed Hon: ROBRUT SHITE attors Things Soncrs Oakes ocd seg hy i dec 1i—tw* oi {D> A Fact.—New England Rum bears about ss much resemblance to the glorions “Kau de Vie,” of France, as the adulterated TOBACCO usually of fered bearto the genuine VIRGINIA ARTICLE, sold by BEN NET? 4 BEERS, at Richmond. Being on the spot, and in daily tntercourse, with the best manufacturers of the State, they have opportunities of secur- tng the “first pick” of the choicest crops, and they confi- dently assure gentlemen who may order from them that they will furnish an article which will elicit their warmest com- Tt can be sent in any quantiyy desired, by express or other- can or wise. iid ‘Roy 19—Im Se MARRIED, On the 11th instant, ve Rev. Lemuel Wilmer, Mr. WALTER H MA LOW, of Washington, to ‘an M. ELIZA A. TURNER, of poe co., . DIED, At the residence of his brother, in this city, Mr. AUGUSTUS PEDDICORD, in the 27th ——— WY ANTED—sy A MARRIED WOMAN, with a breast of good milk, a situation as ticboe ee Apply at it9 corner 5th and N sts. les. RESPECTABLE ENGLISH GIRL wishes to be as nurse and seamstress. She perfectly understands ber business—can cut and fite! ‘ren’s dresses, also Dress their hair. Can be seen till engaged at 291 G street, between 13th and Mth, from 9 to 3 o’clock. dec 19—1t# AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO Fick find persons in want of the following ar- icles: French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square ON Paintings, large and sma!l Marble-tep Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other, work in the gliding line done to ordez with dis atch. Also, a lot of casi-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. B—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. ANTED—TO PURCHASE FOR CASH a small size brick dwelling honse, situated between 6th and 7th streets, and E and M streets north. Address Box 269 City Post Office. dec 18—6t* te te ee ae OORT \) (pte RENTER FOR ONE or two Rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Three or four gentlemen can be accomodated with board Apply at No. 494 Fourteenth street, between D a ab. dec 18—3t* ANTED—A FIRST RATE PLAIN COOK. She must be active, industriovs, thoroughly competent, and not wasteful. She is wanted to cook fn a boarding house, and is expected to look closely after the interests of heremployer. An active and industrious woman, who can meet the requirements will find a good home and good wa- Bee by aeerein “ET,” at this office. les 5 CARD.—CITIZENS AND STRANGERS can be accommodated with pleasant Rooms and Board at Mrs. JANE TAYLOR’S, No. 411 Third street. dec 19-3t* RIVATE BOARD.—A GENT AND LADY or a small fami‘y of adults can he handsome- ly accommodated in a private family, with pleas- ant Rooms ard Board. Location desirable and within five minutes’ walk of the Departments. Two table boarders would also be received. Address ‘Private Board,"’ at this office. dec 18—3.# OARDING.—TW0O NEWLY FURNISHED Rooms for rent, with board, at 403 F street, in Union Row, and the immediate vicinity of the Patent Office. dec 13-1w* OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 Penn- sylvania avenue, opposite Brown’s Hotel, has seem jarge and desirable rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She ean also ao we six or eight table boarders. jyso tf | pea ental BATE: ,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen withrooms, ith or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage. apé—tf TOYS_TvUYS. HE BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF TOYS, to please all tastes, isto be found at ROB- ERT’S, cheap Book and Variety Store, 827 Sev- enth ge between K ere streets aa Also, News: rs an eriodicals, e Wi Ia est dates. ye dec B—iwe SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT F RICH JEWELRY GOLD WATCHES, SILVER and SILVER PLATED WARE, &c —The subscriber respectfully informs the pub- lig that bis assortment of goods for the season is very complete, embracing— Superior GOLD WATCHES, for ladies and Revinnes, te Gold GUARDS, Vest and Fob HAINS Rich JEWELRY of every description. Silver TEA SETS, CUPS, SPOONS, FORK, LADLES, &c. i Heavy silver-plated CASTORS, CAKE BAS- KETS, TEA SETS, and TABLEWARE gene- rally. “ALL of which he wiil sell on the most favorable terms SAMUEL LEWIS, 250 Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts. dec 17—2w os EAUTIFUL GIFT BOOKS, at exceeding ly low rates,at| JNO. F. ELLIS’S, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. dec 13— MEDICAL CARD. UCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, Reg- ular Practitioner of sect gear Office 231, corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10 a. m. to3 p. m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, ren Ppercary| from Europe with improved health, will attend to the practice of his profession. Le eed aie Frangais. Der Doctor Spricht Deutsch. dec 17—1m* KRISS KRINGLE’S ADDRESS. ESPECTED friends, I cannot well conceal The disappointment | am brought to feel, My kind respects on merry Onristmes aay on i Yee my are somewhat modified To know I've fixed on one who will provide Al that will charm and fascinate the 9 For LAMMOND?’S aim Is ever to outvie All competition. and thus gain from me My sole and undivided anny, ! He has all kinds of Notions, Gifts and Toys, For seniors, = pany istbpre ae : And those who would so secu Coaaneeye find them at his 7th ST. STORE. dee 17—3t el BLANKETS, eet COMFORTS, &c. RECEIVE J 'Sapun assorted sizes of Scotch wool Blank- certb and era: - 200 ral rs servants’ twilled Blankets 150 white and comes Marseilles Quilts 100 Domforts, very cheap. ‘Those who have not yet supplied themselves with the above-named would do well to send in theiz 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 All widths Linen Sheetings Pillow and Bolster Linens Crash, Huckerback, Wine Cloth In addition to the above we may add that our stock of all kinds of House-furnishing Dry Goods is now full and complete, and we res - ly invite the attention ofa!l in want of suc! ' ewe CLAGETT, VTON, MAY & CO, Corner Pa. avenue and Ninth street. dec 14--6t Zz irl0R RO OFING P . Hse A WHIT, vosts-< Beam, treet, -» Is cute orders forthe avove ROUTING, and will sell the materials on the best of terms, and will give instructions grits to persons wishing tocom mence the above ness. N.B. From years experience will be gble to faruish the best article now in use. nq 3—lmt AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. Siz EXCELLENT WOR K HORSES Carts and Horses at Auction.—On Thurs Gx morning, December 20th, at 1@ o'clock, in front of the Auction Rooms, 1 shal? se:i— Two Hotees, Carts, and Harness ‘hwo ine Buggy Horses. ‘Termscash. J. C. MeGUIRE, Auet. dec 19—d By JAS. C. feng Reet ems WO STURY FRAME and Let T in the First Ward at Public Sale.—On SATURDAY, December 22d, at 7k ‘clock, on the premises, I shail sell of No. 6, in Square Suing 3 6 inches north L. Dwelling House vieinity of the new Wes ern Market-house, and is desirable for a small family. erms: One- cash; the residue in 6,12 and moaths, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the dec 1 J. C. McGUIRE, Avct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTKE'S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, April 12, 1851, and duly record ed in Liber J. A. S., No. 23, folios 421, 422, 423, and 424, one of the land records iblic auction, to the high- county, I shall sell, at est bidder, on MONDAY afternoon. December 17, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, the whole of square No. 471, fronting on south K and L, and 6th and 7th streets west ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of ‘0c aveyancing reoslng ak cont of pavendiate pierre HENRY NAYLOR. Trastee. J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. Linmediately after the abeve. on the prem- ises, we shail sell, by virtue of a deed of trust du- ly recorded, &c., lots Nos. 3,4, 5 and 6, in Page’s subdivision of square No. 390. rts pusehener’ purchasers shall fail to com- e pure! or ply with the terms of sale within five days there- after, the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and ex of said defaulting purchaser. JOHN T. FENWICK Trastee RICHARD WALLACH i JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. nov 13-2aw&ds ‘The above sale is postpened until WEDNESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at 3% o'clock, on the premises JAS. C. McGUTRE, dec 19—2awkds Anctioneer. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctieneers. OLD AND apripahl agian etareg gre elry, Fancy is, Guns, Aco. uce tha We will rel EVERY EVENING this week at our Auction Rooms. a very large assort- ment of Gold and Silver Watches and Jewelry, such as Geld Ear Rings, Breastpins, Bracelets Finger Rings, &c., including — variety. Also, a large assortment of Fancy is, suitable for Christmas presents, with many other articles, such a8 Shawls, Gloves, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Comforts, and a assortment of Clothing. Also Glassware, a large variety, altogether form ing an excellent assortment, worthy the attention of purebasers, allof which will be sold without Teserve. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers, South side Penn. Av. cor. Ninth st. dec 17—dlw {Intel} AILIFF SALE —BY VIRTUE OF AN order of distrain from Hugh Gelston against the goods and chsttles of Denton S. Porter, to sat- isfy rent due and in arrears, I will expose at pub- Me sale, on the 13th day of December, 1855, 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 ney an to the highest bidder for cash, two Billiard Tables. dec 7—St* WM. CAMMACK, Jr., Bailiff. The above sale is postponed unti THURSDAY, the 20th inst., at the same hou and piace. WM. CAMMACK, Jr., Bailiff. dec 1i—st* IRUSTEE’S SALE.—Eliza Eldred, vs. Thomas Eldred a: thers, in the Circuit Court for Prince a Coes ek asa Court of Equity, Nove term, 1855. By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for Piince George’s county, sitting as a — of Equity, passed in the above cause, on the four- ean ae of November, eighteen hundred and fifty-five, the undersigned, as Trustee, will expose at public sale, at Beltsvilie, Prince George’s co., 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 Real Estate 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 is dis- tant about one-and a-half miles from Beltsville; is located ina pomene f and pleasant neighborhood; convenient to church and mill; is well adapt to the growth of the products of the county, and 1s well wooded and watered. The buildings are comfortable, and amply suf- ficient for the uses of a small omen, be The terms of sale, as prescribed by the decree, 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 the residue in one and two years thereafter, in equal instalments, to be secured by the notes of the purchaser, with secu- rity, to be approve? by the Trastee. The cash payment is to Dear interest from the day of sale until paid. Upon the payment 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 and discharged of all claim of the parties to caid cause, and of any per- son or yersons claiming by, from or under them. © 8. KEECH, Trustee. Upper Marlboro’, December 5, 1855. dec 11—3tawts HOICE FRUIT TREES AT AUCTION, In order to give all ns an Ss sgh yer f of securing a portion of the fine Fruit Trees raised by the late Juco. H. King, at Valley View Farm, near Georgetown, the executrix of the estate has de:er- mined. to offer them to the highest bidders on THURSDAY and SATURDAY of each week, in front of the Auction Store of Messrs. Wall, Bar- nard & Co. These trees are all grafted fruits, in a flourishing condition, of good size, and will be warranted to be what they are represented Catalogues can be on application at the above Auction Storé, and at the stall, Moar View Farm, in Centre Market. E. J. KING, dec 1—Wa&F By HUGH DOWLING & CO , Auctioneers. EGULAR DAYAND EVENING SALES. The subscribers, determined to devote their whole attention to the Auction and Commission Business, respectfully inform the public that they are prepared to receive all is consigned to their care for sale at public auction ; that no exer- tions on their part shall be spared to obtain the best prices for the same by fair and impartial rep- resentations; and as they intend to confine them- selves to 2 strict cask business unless otherwice ordered, those sending goods to their sale shall be settled with immediately when the goods are de- livered to the es Goods sent to them for evening sales can be settled for next morning, if sold. A jar evening auction for the sale of all kinds of merchandise can by this means be of yreat service to the community, whose patronage i$ most respectfully solicited by the public’s obe- dient servants, HUGH DOWLING & CO., Auctioneers. DAY SALES—MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at 10 o’clock, and every evening at 7 o’clock at the Store, No. 53, Varnum Buildings, Louisiana avenue, and at all other times and places where their services may be re- uired. Sales on the Market Square, opposite the Bank of Washington, attended as usual on Executrix. market days. Cash advances on consignments. HUGH DOWLING & CO., Auctioneers. dec 10—eolm FURS !—FURS !—In Gecrgetewn. UST COMPLETED, AND NOW READY elegant for sale, another it assortment of ladies’ FURS, as— ‘Stone Martin, Rock Martin, Mink Sable, London Lynx, Pitch, French Sable. These Furs are fresh and beautiful in thelr manufacture, and at reduced prices. All styles in vogue on hand for ladies and children. Great bargains will be given bv calling at the Fur Manvuvractory, No. 132 Bridge street. George- town. W. F. SEYMOUR; dec 15—2w CUMFORT AND ELEGANCE IDD & CO., ARE PREPARED TO SHOW their extensive assortment of RICH FURS, comprising the most fashionable styles now in INK. ci CHILLA aos ‘AND FITCH, in Talmas, Mantillas, Vi Muffs. and Cuffs, and other styles, which are offered for sale at very moderate prices at their fashionable HAT, CAP and FUR Establishment, west end We Marble Hotel, Pa. avenue. nov 29— LYDIA SAYER, M. D., YDROPHATIC PHXSICIAN, ROOMS 451 Tenth street, between E and F. References —Y'r_ R.'T. Trall, Dr. Geo. H. Tay- lor, and Fowlerand Wells, New York “eg Also, Sole Agent for Washinton City, for all of Fowler & Wells’ Publicati dec 17—lw* ADIES’ COMPANIONS and articles of utility and ornament for the boudoir, at THE LAKES, 501 Pa. avenue. dec REPORTED FOR THE EVENIFG STAR. eee : Marine Disaster. Bosrox, Dec. 19.—The ship Ontario, hence for Charleston, was fallen in with dismantled on Monday, off Nantucket. She was towed into Newport by the steamer City of New York, hence from Philadelphia. Departure of the America. Bostox, Dec. 19th—The Cunard steamer America sailed at 10 0’clock this morning for Liverpool, with apwards of $300,000 in specie. Baltimore Markets. Bauriwoms. Deo. 19.—Flour has declined 124¢; Howard street and Ohio sold for $5 62: ony, Mills for $8.37. Rye flour declined yes- terday 25e; sales at $6 50 per bbl. Wheat is drooping, but not quotably lower; good to prime 1.80a1.87; to prime bonne 1 gore | er rm) and un, chan in price; white 75250; yellow 80082. Provisions are unsettled, 8 aretend- ing downward. Baeon—shoulders 121; side 13}. Pork—mess is lower; sales at $19.75a $20. Lard is drooping at 12tc. New Orleans Markets. New Onteans, Dec. 18.—Cotton—Sales to- day 13,500 bales; middling 8ic. New lard in kegs 120. Sugar and molasses arefirm. &torling exchange 107a108. New York Markets Naw Yorx, Dec. 19.—Flour has declined: sales of 4,500 bbls. straight $8.25; good Obio $8 62; Southern $9.37. Wheat is drooping; sales of 5,000 bushels— Southern§white at $2.15; Western red $1 95. Corn has declined; sales of 30,000 bushels at 97¢c. for Western mixed. Pork is quiet; sales of 500 bbis, mess $19.25. Beef is drooping; sales of 250 bbls. Chicago repacked $15. has declined; rales of 400 bbls. at 123. Whisky has declined; sales of 200 bbls. at 333 for Ohio. CHRISTMAS IS COMING! ECKARDT WOULD AGAIN INFORM * his customers and the public —_, that he has just placed in store a utiful essortment of French CONFECTIONERY, for the holi- oie et with PRESERVES AD JEL- LIES, of all kinds; CAKES, fruit plain, of all sizes. He 1s also prepared to furnish, as usual, Parties, Bells, and Weddings, in the handsomest cm fe Manufacturing nb own Conf+ctionery, all who favor him with their orders can rely on getting the best article CHARLOTTS, JELLIES, BLANG 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 i—2w 18S MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED, a from New York, another i be opens able MILLINERY, which will be opencd Saturday, at her rooms, 301 Pennsylvania, avenue, up stairs. N. B.—Apprentices wanted TO THE LADIES UTCHINSON & MUNRO WILL OPEN, at their Millinery and Fancy St on Saturday morning next, December 1 at 10 o’clock, another Case of those supe- rior and handsome New York HATS, last case of which sold fo rapidly, and has given such general satisfaction. We cordially invite the ladies to call and in- spect our stock, both in the Millinery and Fancy ine. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa ave., between $th and 10th sts. dec 13-lw dec ?—w GAUTIER’S Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Elegant SALOON AND RESTAURANY, Conducted on the plan of Taylor & Delmonico’s New York. ADIES AND GENTLEMEN CAN PRU— cure atall hours BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER and SUPPER, served in the best styla at a few minutes’ notice. All the delicacies of the scason constantly om band. and others taking roome = pie moderate can make tral its on iu it din' rooms. lors for ace commodation "OF messes or of gentlemen desirous of taking thelr — ey Strangers vis ting the city wiil find this estab- lishment a great convenience, and are respectfw- ly invited to ca.l and examine it. C. GAUTIER, 252 Pennsylvania avenue. TO THE LADIES: . NiW GOODS—at oxtremely low prices! JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORE. ADAME CASSIDY BEGS LEAVE TO IN- form the ladies of Washington and its vici nity that she has now opened, at store No. 221 Penn. avenue, a choice assortment of French »n@ English GOODS, among which are Muslin Em- broideries, Party and Ball Dresses, Childrens’ street and house Garments. Ladies’ Cloaks and Taimas, Morning Gowns, Fancy Aprons, Dress and Cloak Trimmings, in variety; Dinner and Party Caps and Heed dresses, F catbers, Flowers, Tinsel Ornaments, Fancy Goods, Perfumery, &c. Corsets, Waist Sup; rs and ‘Band, to which ladies can be fitted af the establishment. Fashions, in patterns, of Basques, Dress, Waists and outside Garments, cut to fit any form. Ladies can ~Iso be accommodated by aang their hair dressed, in the latest styles, at No. Penn. avenue, south side, 2d door from 10th street west, and next to Miller’s Confectionery. dec 15—3t A CARD TO THE LADIES. RS. M. BE. DARR & MISS £. C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE wasn gee des 15—eolm DRESS MAKING, No. 510 Penn avenue, second door west of Adams & C».’s Express Office BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMAS made in the best and latest style, at the + hortest notice. N. B.—Children’s Dresses mode to oréer. Just received, a lot of splendid French Head- Dresses and Bouquets. Cutting and Fitting done at the shorteet notice. dec 13—7t* THE LADIES. AVING INDUCED MADAM DEVO, OF New York and Paris, to exhibit her cheice and very superior MILLINERY for afew days at our house, we bope this effort will meet their approbation, ang induce their presence at the opening, on Monday next. Should this be encouraged, it will not cause our exertions to relax in endeavoring to please. We also call attention to fresa ie, of MU- SIC, PERFUMERY, COSMETICS, &c , &c. THE LAKES, 501 Pa avenue, dec 8 near Adam’s Express. FANCY STATIONERY, ND PAPIER MACHE PORTFOLIOS, BLOTTERS, &c., at THE LAKES, 504 Pa. avenue. dec 8 RESENTS.—Pianos, Guitars, Flutes, Vio- lins. Children’s Drums, Fifes, &c., at 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sireeis. dec 13— ELLIS. “Don't be penny wise and pound foelis! OYSTEKS, COFFEE, TEA, &c. Y THE URGENT SOLICITATION OD my customers, and strangers vis-, iting the Metropolis, I have connected! with m Confectionery Establishment a ‘Ladies’ Refectory,”? where OYS- TERS, COFFES, TEA, CHOCOLATE, &e , may be had at all seasonable hours. N. B.—The public can find in my establish- ment the largest assortment of Pound, Fruit, end other CAKES, as wellas French and American CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAMS, JEL- LIES, CHARLOTTS, &c., of any in this city, and at prices to suit the times. Now is — time, need coming ! Dinners and Suppers furn! Call at J. G@. WEAVER’S, 347 Pa avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel dec 13—tJani CONFECTIONERY! HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washington that he toe we nnarpeg the well-known Confectionery establishment of John Miller, which be will carry on with increased facilities for ministering to the tastes of those who may favor him with their pa- tronage. larre He will mannfacture and keep on band a a: assortment of fancy and ornamental CONFEC TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANG MANGE, and other deli ‘used at BALL&S-AND SUPPER PARTIES. When desired, he will attend these or other festive and furnish tables with every delicacy and served in the ‘most fashion- abe styl ality and attention. He has just ved a large assortment of eign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS. P &c., in fancy boxes and ornamental cartons. Also, PIGURES, PY RA- MIDS, and other degotations for the table, at Din} ner and Supper 1s : TH ROTENTINI * No. 279 lvania avenu, between 10th and 11th streets, south ido, dec 12 ~= ~ te =n w “te '