Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1855, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY............... December 24, 1855, Ep Advertisements should be handedin by 12 o'clock, M., otherwise they may not ap- pear until the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer again regrets the failure of the Houre to organize, and conceives that the debate in their hall, during the past week, has rendered the task of choosing a Speaker more difficult by generating increased pride of peculiar personal opinion on the part of those gentlemen participating in it. The edi- tor advises the devotion of this hallowed eve, and the more hallowed morrow, to pious efforts ‘on the part of the members to harmonize their disagreements. The Union’s leader is an earnest eulogy upon Mr. J. Glancy Jones, of Pennsylvania, and his platform resolutions. VS - PERSONAL. +++ Dickens received over $60,000 for © Bleak House.’’ +++» MacAllister is performing at Zanes- ville, Ohio. +++» Rev, Henry Giles is lecturing at the West. -++» Mr. Buchanan was born April 12th, 1791. ++++Mr, Noafie has gone to perform at New Orleans. +++» Victor Hugo is shertly expected at Madrid, and a house there has already been taken for him. +++ Jas. P. Metcalfe, Esq,, late Secretary of the State of Kentucky, is about to remove his‘residence to Iinois. +---Clarence A. Seward, son of the Senator, made a neat speech at the Plymouth dinner- table. -+---Dan Gardiner, who traveled last sum- mer as a clown for Rivers & Derious circus, is = heir to the amountof over a million of dol- ars. ++++Mr. Knight, who has been treasurer of the lioward Society of Portsmouth, N. H , for twenty years, has resigned the place, and is very properly suceceded by Mr. Day. Mrs. Shaw, who is well known to the 8 of Pittsburg for her pertinacity in soliciting charity, has accumulated property im that city by begging, for which she has been recently offered $10,000. +++-George C. Bovey, of Bath, Maine, has taken the contract to build the Capitol of Ne- braska Territory. The building is to be of brick, will cost about $500,000, and will be commenced early next spring. -++- Mrs. Gaskell, of Manchester, Eng., au- thor ef “Mary Barton,”’ has undertaken to write the ‘ Life of Charlotte Bronte,”’ (author of “Jane Eyre.”’) having been requested to do so by both father and husband. +++ Rev. J. B. Ferguson, of Nashville, Tenn , reports that he has a daughter of four- teen, a medium, who, by stirring a spoon in an empty teacup, produces medicines that cure @ variety of obstinate diseases. The medicines are sup) to be eliminated from the elements of the atmosphere by an eminent deceased chemist -++-Caroline, wife of George I, attended to her toilet and devotions at the same time. While her Mine re were adorning her body, the cheplain, biston, stood at the door pre- ferring prayers for her soul. Sometimes the nymph: would shut the door, and then the chaplain would stop This nettled the Queen, who inquired, ‘Why do you stop?” “ Be- cause,”’ said the chaplain, “I do not chose to whistle the word of God through a keyhole.” RST SNE The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Nothing gives us more sincere pleasure than to note the material progress of our country; and we are very sure that our public-spirited fellow citizens every where will rejoice to learn the facts going to chow tho unusual Progress of the region tributary to the great work of this section of the confederacy, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, embraced in the following extract from the Baltimore Sun of Saturday last: Freicat Prom tae West.—The freighting business of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the present season has so far been unpre- cedently Lar The company’s receipts for October and November amounted to more then one hundred thousand dollars in excess of last year for the same peziod Judging from the immense trade now passing upon the road, and from the heavy contracts which we learn have been made by its active western agents for the season, the revenue must show a still greater increase for this and the ensuing wia- ter monthe. From tlie Ist to the 10th instant, as we are credibly informed, the large number of ose hundred ear loads, (eight wheeled, double.) containing some eight hundred and fifty tons, have been the daily average of produce dis- patched from Wheeling for Baltimore and the mnore easters markets, capecially of New York and Boston. From the 10th to the 20th in- stant, inclusive, this vast quantity has been increased to the average of fully one thousand tons per day, and during the first four days of the present week the enormous amount of four thousand six hundred tons has been loaded and dispatched eastwardly from the Wheeling station, being au average of nearly twelve hundred tons per day. Besides this immense trade in flour, pork, &c., the live stock transportation has been fully maiotained This important and grow- ing feature in the business of the road has been represented by the arrival since the Ist instant of from seventeen to twenty thou- sand hogs, mostly from Obio, and some six bundred head of cattle, mostly from the inte- rior counties of Virginia. The great rush of trade this seavon bas not found the road unprepared Every effort has been required, however, to meet the demands upon the company’s large resources in engines and cars, which are said to comprise the largest equipment of any single corporation in the country. As a measure of relief, the work of arching the Kingwood tunnel has been temporiail suspended, and the trains will pass throug! again, instead of being pulled and pushed upon the zigzags over tue ridge. This not only saves much time and labor, but releases a number of heavy engines which are now em- sages in the regular operations of the road. he condition of the great tunnel is under- stood to fully justify the resumption of its use, about one-half the arching (embracing all the heretofore reams portions) being now substantially completed ander the experienced eye of the master of road. Mr. Bollman. To facilitate the re-shipment of freights leaving the West by this route for New York and Boston, the company has been compelled to bring its Locust Point road into requisition. The immense warchouse built by the New York Steamship Company, but now owned by the Messrs. Roman, of Cumberland, has been leased, a the cars are now regularly unload- ed therein, under cover, and the freight hand- ed out to steamships alongside—a most conve- nient and appropriate arrangement. The vew president and master of transpor. tation seem to have undertaken their labors with proper zeal and spirit, and have already given promise of their being fully equal to their important duties. Ear lerge number of rifles, muskets, sa- bres, and other weapons belonging to the United States, have been secretly taken from the arsenal at Harrisburg, Pa. A wag says they may have ‘‘ taken French leave,” as did some of the government arms which slipped from the care of Lieut. Benton, in Texas. {ap The Boston Traveller states that in twenty-four days the milk of a cow owned by Deacon 8. P. Jewett, of Rowley ots 36 Ibs. 8 os. of butter; a pint ofthe 1 each day er clit perpen 2 ae WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOssIP. Christmas.—To permit the numerous per- sons connected with the Star office to observe the day appropriately, we shall issue no paper to-morrow. We close our establishment on that occasion with great pleasure, because we believe that of all days in the year, Christ- mas isthe day that should be appropriated by a Christian community to general rejoicing All of true happiness and really desirable prosperity that the world enjoys, springs from the practice of the precepts of Him to whom the day is dedicated. We know that in these “fast”? times it is not fashionable to entertain this old-fashioned idea; neverthe- less, we have lived long enough and seen enough of life to be impressed more thorough- ly with that fact, than with anyother. There is is neither contentment nor unalloyed hap- Piness for man that fails to be based on that “peace of mind that passeth all understand- ing,” which—or the history of the world to this hour is deceptive—springs only from tho influence on man’s character, of the sublimely moral precepts of self-government that Christ gave to the world, The celebration of the Ulessed Nativity was fixed by the primitive church on the 25th of December, from a belief that the birth of Christ was simultaneous with the appearance of the star in the east, which revealed it to the shepherds. Its festivities originated in “«merrie old England,’’ where, from the time of St. Stephen the Martyr, the ‘‘yule log’”’ was lighted in baronial halls and in hamble homes, while by its blaze— “* They served up salmon, venison and wiid boars, By hundreds, and by dozens, and by scores. Hogsheads of honey, kilderkins of mustard, Muttons, and fatted beeves, and bacon swine ; Herons and bitterns, ks, swan, and bustard, Teal, mallard, pigeons, wigeons, and in fine, Pinm puddings, pancakes, apple piesand custard. And wherewithal they di good Gascon wine, With mead, and ale, and cider of our own ; For porter, punch, and negus were not known.’” M. do Marcoletta and Parker H. Fronch.— Wasurnatos, Dec. 22, 1855. To the Editor of the Star: : Dear Sir: In your paper of last evening, the following paragraph appeared: “Tue very LAst Roorpack.—Yesterday’s New York Herald contains a telegraphic story from this city alleging that M. Mareoletta, the Nicaraguan Minister, offered to waive his claim to his present diplomatic position in favor of Mr. Parker H. French, of Howland-and-As- pinwall-draft notoriety, acknowledging, at the same time, the validity of the government the latter has come hither to represent; and asked, also, money of French, &c. On inquiry, we have satisfied ourself of the sweeping aud utter falsehood of the whele story.’’ The dispatch alluded to was seat to the Herald by myself, and read thus: “The Walker government was fully recog- nized today by Mr. Marcoletta, who called on Colonel Parker H. French, and solicited a small loan, offering to write to Mr. Marcy at once, and say that he was no longer the Ni- earagan Minister here. He wishes to retire from bis political labors, and resigns the mis- sion to Colonel F., who, I learn, will advance him a portion of the amount due from the old government of Nicaragua.”’ Being equally unwilling to do an injustice or suffer one myself, I ask the following diz- patches to be inserted in this afternoon’s Stur: Wasaineton, Dec., 21, 1855. Col. Parker H. French, St. Nicholas, N. Y. Sm: The Star this afternoon pronounces my despatch, relative to Mr. Marcoletta “ an utter falsehood.’’ Please say if it was true or false. A. H. Evans, Sr. Nicuonas Horen, Deo. 21, 1855. Alex. H. Evans, Esq.: Mr. Marcoletta called on me three times at the National Hotel. Twice I refused to see him, but the [ast time consented. He said he was tired of Nicaragua and her troubles, and desired to leave the political field and retire to Europe. He wished me to advance some rtion of the arrearages of pay due from the Cevercuent to him; that he regarded me the minister ds facto, and would write to Mr. Marcy to that effect. I have Marcolvita’s letters asking the interview. Parker H. Frencu I have also a written statement from a member of Congress, which I am not author- ized to publish, corroborating fully the truth of my dispatch. This can beseen by M. Mar- coletta on application, and he will hardly ven- ture to dispute its correctness. In a conver- sation with this Congressman, M. Maroolcita said : “Tf they (the Walker Government) would pay him for the services ho had done, he would not only restegn, but would urge upon the Administration tha propriety of recerving French as the legitimate Minister of Nica- ragua.”” I now leave it for the public to judge how far the Herald's correspondent ovred in the dizpatch pronounced ‘ utterly false”? by the Star. Respectfully, Avex. H. Evans. ([Norzs ny tae Eprror.—Our denial of the truth of this statement in the despatch in ques- tion was based on the assurance of Sr. Marco- letta, which was backed by letters to him from Now York, stating that Parker H. French was ready and anxious to pay to Mr. M. the amount due him by the Nicaraguan govern- ment. We have seen these letters, which are from a gentleman of honor and position. In one of them he says: “Col. French desires me to assure you that he desires to be on the most friendly footing utth you.’ In another letter he says: ‘Col. French says that he will see that your account is paid. I think he feels in honor bound to see you paid.” M. de Marcoletta positively denies that he ealled three times to solicit interviews with French. He also denies that French refused, at any time, to see him. On French’s arrival, Sr. Marcoletta wrote him as follows : Wasurnaton, Dec. 19, 1855. Sim: I learn from Mr. Edwards that you have been directed to pay me for all the ex- penses I have made in twelve years of ser- vice in behalf of Nicaragua. Having been apprized that you are now in this city, I beg you to be kind enough to in- form me to what extent the statement of Mr. Edwards is correct. You will oblige me by informing me about this matter, in order that I may be able to make the necessary preparations to return as soon as possible to Europe. I have the honor to be, &e.. servant. J. DE Col. Parker H. Frencu. He received the following reply on card of “Col. Parker H. French, Nicaragua.” Sin: An interview can be bad with me at my rooms, No. 17 and 18 National Hotel, to- night at 9p. m., when I shall be pleased to give you the information you require. Frenca To Say. Marcouerra. Calling on him at his earliest leisure, Sr. Marcoletta learned that the payment of his account, as proposed from New York, de- pended on his consent to serve Walker’s Gov- ernment as Minister to England, and his aid- ing French to compass his (F.’s) formal recep- tion by this Government, and the consequent American acknowledgment of the validity ef Walker's government in Nicaragua—which propositions were indignantly refused, though Mr. M. would have been happy to receive or secure the ultimate payment of $25,000 (out of a total of $40,000) which the Ni Government owes him on his twelve years’ dip- ‘our obedient ARCOLETTA. lomatic services and advance at this point. He pronounces to us the idea of his asking a loan of French utterly false, as well as that he did aught with it but indignantly repel French’s proposition, that, for the sake of seouring the payment of what was justly duo to him, he should prove treacherous to the trusts reposed in him by the real Government of Nicaragua. The idea that Mr. M. should ask a loan from one in the position of P. H. French, strikes us as very irreconcilable with a fact within our knowledge, viz: that high personages here have offered him pecuniary assistance, which ho has gracefully but posi- tively refused. . M. de Marcoletta assures us that no one was present during the interview with French. Two gentlemen who were in the room retired when M. de M. entered, and French sent away a young domestic. What statements M. de Marcoletta may have made to others else- where have no direct bearing on tho inter- view with French, yet he positively disavows having offered in any way to obtain an official recognition of French. The State Depart- ment contains proofs that M. de M. has evor opposed, and still opposes, fillibusters and piratical expeditions. Mr. French has doubtless read, in the ar- chives of Nicaragua, (captured when Grenada was taken by the fillibusters,) certain dis patches addressed by M. de Mareoletta to his Government, relating to certain proceedings of French in the United States. These dia patches were far from being complimentary, and probably excited a desire for revenge. Even should the United Statep recognise the present government of Nicaragua, we feel as- sured that French will never be recognised hero as its minister. In a case like the present, when two persons differ as to what transpired at a private inter- view between them, without any witness, the public can only be governed by the antece- dents and reputation of each one. The past career and social life of M. de Marcoletta, is favorally known here, in all circles, and when certain matters are developed, of which we are not now at liberty to speak, we have good roason to fear that the antecdents and position of his antagonist will not bear a comparison. Moreover, we are confident, that this procla- mation by French, of a private conversation, is not only uncredited, but strongly reprobated by those whose good opinion it is his interest to cultivate. Solving the Problem.—The desire to termi- nate the current contest in the House is in- creasing among the members. A week ago & proposition to bring it to an end by the adoption of the plurality rule would not have received thirty votes. The real majority against a resort to it on Saturday last was from twenty-five to thirty, though it was laid on the table by a majority of seven votes only. Others besides Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, (de- claring such {to b@*his position in the debate) who voting against the motion to lay on the table, stood ready to voie against the adop- tion of the proposition, had that question been reached. Our impression is, that before the current week ends we shall have a Speaker, chosen by the plurality rule. A change of the present position on the subject of, perhaps, a dozen members will effect the object; and by that time, unless we mistake the significance of the signs of the times, more than that num- ber who yet hold out against it will be willing to vote for the plurality rule, without being very solicitous concerning whom it may make the Speaker of the Thirty-fourth Congress, The Holidays.—Many members of the House are, evidently, disappointed by being com- pelled to remain in Washington this week, an unusual occurrence with those who reside within striking distance of the Federal city, asall will recollect. More or less of all parties will still leave us, however, for the time being —‘‘ pairing off” of course. We doubt whether any one of them will be absent a day without previously effecting such an arrangement. Excitement.—Immense excitement in the hall to-day. All sorts of funny propositions wore offered amid great confusion. Just as we went to press a ballot for Speaker was taken, with the following result, viz: Richardson 72, Banks 102, Fuller 31, Scat- tering 11. Appointed.—Mr. Jas. R. Young, of Missis- sippi, has been appointed to a first class ($1,200 per annum) clerkship, in the office of the Treasury, vico Mr. Henry L. Martln, re- signed. The Current Operations of theTreasury De partmont.—On Saturday, 22d of December, there were of Treasury Warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stock: « $7,315 57 Forthe Treasury Department.... 24,081 82 For tho Interior Department + 46,433 06 Forthe Customsecesvecreeseseses 196,745 93 War Warrants received and en- Cored wesesereseccevecceserses 8,039 98 Qn account of the Navy. 120,244 14 Covered in from lands.. 8,736 64 Covered in from Customs. 938 04 5 SSeS ee Ssoruirtine Extraorpinary.—A man call- ing himself Oswald, and a woman giving her name as Lina Elden, have been arrested in Albany for robberies of valuable silks, to a large amount, from several of the stores of that city. The lady was noticeable for her ro markable beauty, aud embonpoixt. Upon being searched"by a female in a side room at the Police Court, however, her remarkable rotundity of figure was reduced to one of most positive leanness, and more remarkable than all, no less than $500 worth of silks were found attached, by the aid of hooks, to her skirts, and in singularly contrived pockets The sum of $265 in gold and billa was found upond Oswald, who is represented as being ® cigar merchants in New York, and very re- spectably connected. EW There was a snow storm at Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday last. [> As understood in these days, “lifo”” consists of a 2.40 horse, plenty of money, a fashionable wife, and a fast woman besides. irTen cargoes of corn arrived at Norfolk, on Tuesday, via the Dismal Swamp Canal. White is quoted there at 864, and for superior 874. Mixed 864087. KP Col. Fuller, of the New York Mirror, Says that the unaexed women who go about the country lecturing, are pawi-ing after no- toriety. Very punchy, that, Colonel. [> Maine now boasts of owning a fleet of merchant vessels valued at fifty million of dollars, and x than the commercial marine of any European power, Great Britain alone excepted. @ difficulty at Roanoke College, in Virginia, it is |, has been settled’ All the students who left, save four, have returned. Rev. Daniel Blittle is acting as Professor of Lapguages. < # “Comparisons are odorous”’—and the Norfolk Herald pithily announees that the voting for Speaker continues without change, and so does— the bad smell from the gas in that city.” The Louisville Independent Order of — ‘othings, or Conkibehsemonesinns; ad themselves, who were 80 successfu in Kes portions last year, intend streets again on New Yosr's day | In the House, on Saturday, after we went to press, the resolution of Mr. Quitman limit- ing debate to ton minutes’ speeches, and for- bidding any member from making a second such specch on any proposition until all mem- bers Ss to speak on it had been heard— was Mr. Stanton p: a resolution for the election of a 8; viva voce by a plurality vote, on the next ballot. Mr. Phelps moved tolay it on the table; reed to—yeas 114, nays 107, ir. Sapp moved to meet hereafter at 10 a. m. until a Speaker be elected; not agroed to—yeas 109, nays 111. Perry moved a resolution forbidding all further del until a Speaker be elected. After conversation, in which the mover and Messrs. Smith of Va., McMullen, Orr, Sher- man, und Keitt, participated, the latter moved to amend it by adding a clause saying that day there should be no further balloting for a Speaker until the 2d of January. It was then moved to lay the resolution on the table ; not agr®ed to—yeas 103, mg 117. The question occurring on Mr. Keitt’s amendment, Mr. Carlile moved that when they ad- journed they would adjourn until Wednesday next; not to—yoas 39, nays 176. Another ineffectual motion to adjourn was here made. Mr. Rust moved that thereafter two hours r diem should be devoted to balloting for a jpeaker before anything else whatever should be in order. Pending the consideration of this motion, they adjourned. Precedings of Te-Day. In the Senate, to-day, many petitions were presented and referred, and various papers were withdrawn from the files. The House not being organized they could transact no other business, and therefore adjourned. In the House, Mr. Stewart, rising to a per- sonal explanation, explained at some length the position of himself and other supporters of Mr. Richardson. He comm ended the frank- ness and complimented the patriotism of the declarations of Mr Fuller with reference to the Nebraska bill, and also criticised the ‘‘let- the-Union-slide”” remark which had been charged cn Mr. Banks. He denied that tho Democrats were here either to sustain or op- pose the national administration, but to per- form certain well defined duties as representa- tives. - Mr. S. gave notice of his intention to intro- duco resolutions declaratory of the devotion of the House to the Union, and proposing a compromise, &e. Mr. Clingman objected. Mr. Matteson suggested to the mover of the pending resolutions to withdraw them until he could offer another plurality resolution. Mr. Banks asked Mr. Stewart to repeat what he had said a few minutes before, with refer- once to himself, (Mr. B.;) which having been done— Mr. Banks explained that he had been mis- represented in what was said concerning his remarks in a speech in Maine He had never expressed his indifferenee to the Union as it is, but to whatit would be if the policy to which he was opposed succeeded, whieh he conceived would make it, if carried out to its legitimate results, repugnant to every man of proper views. Mr. B. closed with an eulogy on the union of the States, expressing his p Loks to it, its value, &c. Mr. Smith, of Virginia, asked Mr. Banks whether he had ever said that he would “let the Union slide,” and under what circum- stances hé meant. Mr. Banks replied that he had said all on the subject that he desired to say, and that Mr. Smith might judgo of what he had said as suited him so to do. Mr. Smith, of Virginia, called the country’s attention to the fact that Mr. Banks had vir- tually admitted that circumstances might arise making disunion preferable to Union. Mr. Grow addressed the House in explana- tion of the alleged fact that in the last four years a similarsontiment had repeatedly been uttered by gentlemen who were now support- ing Mr. Richardson. He (Mr. Grow) pi re friends were devoted to the Union, but not to tho reading of its bond and obligations as in- terpreted by the South. Mr. Rust called for a vote on his pending resolution, to devote two hours per day to bal- loting for a Speaker beforo anything else whatever should be in order. Mr. Houston moved to lay this resolution on the table; agreed to—ayes 97; noes 75. The resolutions of Mr. Stewart, of Md » Were then read for information embracing one dis- approving the restoration of the Missouri com- promise, and another disapproving the rejec- tion of a new State because slavery may be oeguised in its constitution, and others— [Hero our report went to press | MITHSONIAN LECTURES.—Piof. O. M. MITCHELL, of Cincinnati, will give a course on Astronomy, commencing MON- DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. tures commence at 8 o’clock. Admittance free. The public are respectfully invited. dec A—M W&F3t Boe ATTENTION, SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM- MITTEE!—Y ou are requested to meet at Poto- mac Ball, corner of Maryland avenue and 11th st. on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 26th instant, at7g o'clock, and Friday evening, the 28th inst , same hour. The Block Committee is requested to meet also. All persons having business with the Commit- tees are requested to attend By order SAMUEL 8S. TAYLOR, dec 2—M W Chairman. MerRoro.itan RAILRoad OFrice, Seorzetown. December 20, 1855. = THOSE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE stock of the Metropolitan Railroad Com- Ry, who have not responded to the call made ‘he 12th of April last for the payment of the sec- ond instalment are requested to do so within thir ty days from date, toenable the Company to meet their obligations to the contractors who are now engaged in prosecuting the work. By order of the Board of Directors : dec 2 J. W. DEEBLE, Treasurer. csaecetenere atts ad Orvice Gasticnr Company, Washington, Dec. 22, 1855. Be NOTICE I8 HEREBY GIVEN, agree- ably to the requirements of the Charter, thata peste. of the stockholders of this Compa- ny will be holden at the office of the same, eorner of 8th street and Market Space,on MON DAY, the 7th day of January next, at 7 o’clock Pp. m., for the purpose of choosing Directors to —— the af- fairs of said Company Cy a ey 1856. ttest : J. F. BROWN, Sec. sib oe eenepeieneceietereone Pea AN eal COMPANY re- 8) ve to announce to the citizens and Firemen of the District that they in- tend giving their first Grand Ball en MONDAY EVENING, February 4, 1356. Particulars in future advertisement. dec 24— 1t#* a Adstiss a * UNION GUARDS.—You will meeton WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. 26th, at S o’clock. The members are expected to be punctual in their attendence Any —— wishing to join the Corps will Please be present. By order of Capt. Rezsx: dec 24—d PETER HARRISON, O. S. $$ $$, Sree HE OF FICES OF THE MAGNET- IC TELEGRAPH COMPANY at New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington and intermediate stations, will be open for the transaction of business on Christmas day from 9 to 10 o’clock in the morning, and from 7 to 9 in the evenisg. dec 22—2t* Banx oF MetRoro.is, Lee ey December 28d, 1855. THIS BANK WILL BE CLOSED as usual on TUESDAY next, Christmas day. . It is requested that all notes due the Bank on that day be paid the day jous. The Bank will also be closed on TUESDAY, 1st Jam next, and persons having notes then due at the are requested to attend to on Monday, 3ist inst. dec 22,24,29431 \OTICE.—A ete AND FESTI- ve thelr Fouruarydthe 1536 Totimia. that they will MONDAY E Particulars in future dec 21—3t ; OTICE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- ‘ANCE COMPANY OF THE Dis- TRICT OF COLUMBIA.—All § CHAS. WILSON, Sec., Oiice Columbia Place, cor. La av. and 7th st. dec 18—a2w NOTICE TO THE VOTERS of the Rent OF WASHINGTON .—No per- son can vote at the next election in this city whose pend phn taperinry == of Assessors as to is year: “ “every free white male citizen of the age of twenty-one years and residing in this city, whose name is not on the I list, and all other persons, are that the Board of Assessors will meet eir room in the City Hall, from 10 0 m. unt? ’clock p. m., from the fifteenth to the first day of December Te aoe eenhapeaed Cueto mas day excepted) for the of the several $50 EWAKD.—A ROLL OF BANK vse dost on ao afternoon on 15th pr as far as H to 19th street. The contained one $100 bill, the balance in 20°s, 10’s, and 5’s, aS pee $230. The Smears a Bor TON street, between Pa avenue and D st - OST—ON MONDAY, DECEMBER Ith, on Penna. avenue, or in one of the stores, a small MOURNING BREASTPIN, with hair centre it bas three initials , ry by itag Messrs. Galt’s Store, 324 I’enna. tae hh is gift of a deceased relative. t value to the owner as the feiative. dee 21—3te HOW mst ge battie mont pho THE oe Show Beef, weighing pounds, slaugh- tered by Mr. John Hoover, will be served up this dav in roasts and \ C. GAUTIER, 252 Pa. avenue. dec 21—3t ANCY GOODS.—ENGLISH, FRENCH and German. Just received at THE LAKES, pees eo) See OLIDAY PRESENTS FROM EUROPE, 504 Pennsylvania avenue. N eae eee ee URS, FURS.—LADIES IN WANT OF very lowest cash prices, are requested to call and dec 2:—lw BUTT & HOPKINS.¥ just received at THE LAKES, dec 24—tf 501 Pa. avenue. LOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at THE LAKES, dec —tt LADIES AY BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH ing the toilet, at E LAKES. si cen 504 Pa. avenue, near Adam’s Express. a beautiful and nine sets of FURS, cheaj est iot yet received which we are selling at the examine our stock at the new Bazaar, corner of 6ih street and Pennsylvania avenue. A ENERAL INVITATION TO EX- amice one of the largest and best ts of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudo!tr Ss, ever exhibited toa ashington public. Persons wishing to parchase, will find thet they can be accomm: ea — liberal — early lication at usi Star ae GEO’ HILBUS, Agest Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dec 2—tr UST RECEIVED AND ON SALE—ON¢ beautiful lot of silver-plated RODS and EYES for the Lace Curtains of Vestibule Doors,a new and convenient article, and very ornamental . Also, 1 case of seven Cartons LACE WINDOW ~~ RTAINS, all of which will be sold unusually cheap. ‘Also, 20 dozen low-priced GILT CORNICES for curtain: cheap. xt “QLAGETT, DODSON & CO. dec 24—3t A CARD TO THE LADIES. Me; M.E. DARR & MISS E. C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE stirs cen s DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn. avenue, second door west of Adams & Co ’s Express Office. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMA made in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice. N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order. Just received, alot of spiendid French Head Dresses and Bou 5 Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—1m* MARRIAGE GUIDE. DE. YOUNG'S POCKET ESCULAPIUS; Or, Every Cne his own Physician: Bure OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE, Mediteally and Philosophically considered. MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, with rections for its perfect cure Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; foliowed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonorrbaa, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; Illustra- ted with Cases, Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG’S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be con- sulted without exposure, and with assured confi- dence of success Only 23 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh street, opposite the Post Office. dec 21-3m* LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. For bis juvenile friends he has an abundant storehouse of Annuals, Gift Books, Albums, Games of all kinds, Toy Books, &c The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the Scalp Hunters. Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redclitfe. Phenixiana, a very amusing book. Our foiks at Home and the Regut, two of the best juvinile books ever published. Murphy & Co., of Baltimore, have recently pub- fisted a very interesting series of books for Holiday Presents: War of the Peasants, Curse of the Villege, Lion of Flanders, and Pictorial Bible jes. St. Vincent’s Manuals, bound in the most mag- nificent style I say to one and all, before making your pur- chases of books of any kind at al), at the well- kuown cheap Book ete of dec 21—3 OE SHILLINGTON. ITE PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF Henry Clay. 1 volume, octavo, $2.50. dec 2i—tr FRANCK TAYLOR. ESSRS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their —agone for the ap- roaching season, res) ly invite attention to their large and stock, which includes, in addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, a large assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegant and recherche description, ularly — for Christmas and New Year Presents. lee 24—tr KR BOSTON.— The Packet Brig ANDOVER, Ca; Atkins, has arrived and will have quick for the abeve port. For freight apply to HARTLEY & BRO, dec 22—3t 101 Water street, Georgetown. Ee HRISTMAS PRESENTS.—BUT A FEW nied left to learn the Art of making Stour ee apthewie or Gold Letters. soon at No. ns aven' ver Mt King's Drog Store, to ht des t H. P. COHEN. APPLES: APPLES! 36 — PRIME BALDWIN vio gee sale by HARTLEY & BR 3 dee street, BRO Ot 101 Water ~ " GLASS SIGNS, WITH SILVER AND GOLD toy LETTERS —As we shall Jeave the city ina ys, such persons as wish to learn of making these beautiful SIGNS must at ‘once to H. P. COHEN “earl # king ar dec 22-4 over M. P. Drug Store. NOzic&.—I DO HE! iY NOTIFY THA’ all persons indebted to the subset 4 either AMUSEMENTS. EVERY THING NEW AT THE CHEMICAL DIORAMAS, IRON HALL, and Tuesday, from 9 untt CHRISTMAS NIGHT: Twenty-fourth Dramatic Entertainment! ited , for the first time in thisecity, the mantic marine spectable, entitled TRE | Will be OST ours Sie Dé A - oe THE ATE oh .-Mr Kemble To conclude with the drama of THE BRIGAND’S SON. ‘s son. -Miss Deviin iaiednindipnlane baaiicaes tami Doors Yelock p. sek paaele. i RENCH AN a‘ F Se pupils, on F street. between ars terms, &c., circulars may be bad at the principal Bookstores, and at the | nstitution. dec 22—im —THOSE =. panera ton ers baving accounts with as are fully notified that their bills are drawn off, will be ted to them on dpm oa aeaeee on hall be exceedingly obliged to them v favor us with a sci it on or before the com- of the new year. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO. dee 22-6t SUITABLE PRESENTS ORD & BRO., DRUGGISTS, CORNER of Lith street and Penna. avenne, have just re- ne Poe ren me won se gym Lge addi er Fancy articles. French and English hair, tooth and nail Brushes veiy superior quality. dec R—3 OR SALE —A MARE,A GOOD AND faithful animal, of fine biood, 9 years old, very serviceable for light draft, family. use, &c., an excellent broodmare. For 4 for want of use, upon inumediate application. Also, one fine Colt, 5 months old. of su; ab- straction. Apply to A. SHUCKING, over Ste- phen’s Fancy Store, between Sth and 9th streets, facing Centre Market. dec 2—3t* CHRISTMAS GIFT! OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of —— ee veg is — re} for accom: e pul genere! With FRESH OYSTERS put up air-tight, for sending them to their distant friends in the coun- try. He also keeps constantly on hand a fine sup- ply of PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS Please callon R. SCHWARZE, corner of Iith and E etreets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. decd2-tf HOLIDAY PRESENTS. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for HOLIDAY P R ES EN TS, consisting of rich B ins and Finger Rings of various s*yles and ; Gold Bracelets, Lockets, Vest, Fob, and Chatelain Chains, &c SAM’L LEWIS, Jeweller aud Silveramiia, Pa. avenue, between i2th and 13h sir. dec 22—t SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED GooDs. A] ASSURTMENT OF USEFUL and fancy SILVER GOODS, consist'»z of Guvlets, Cups, Fish, Pie, and Cake Knives, Pre- serve and Sugar Spoons; Spoons ; Knife, Pork and Spoon in setis; Salt Stands; Rings, Card Cases, Porte Monnaies, Fork, Castors, Cake Baskets, &c, 2! reasonable SAM’L LEWIS, Jeweller and Silversmith, OTIC RICH JEWELRY. I HAVE we amd RECEIVED A LARGE AND baliday risiag rich Gaimeo, Mosiae and Li > and _ iS en Earrings, of style. jleeve Buttons, Studs, a of other sae —— er — a = ‘ups, Napkin ngs, Spoons, &e , together ‘some superior timekeeping Watches, tn old and silver casex, which I am seliing at New ork city ices, and no advance on account of the increasing — = 7 ——, ign of ti Ragie, Pennsylvania soon: Ne ie, _ dec 22—iw H.O HOopD. GOOD BUOK FOR A YOUNG MAN.— The Diary and C leuce of the lete Amos Lawrence, $1.50. Patriarchy, or the Family, its Constitution and Probation. by John Harris, D D.. $1.25. The Smitten Household, or Thoughts for the Afflicted, by 8. J. Prime, W. B.S) 6. Ww. Bethune, J. B. Waterbury, and C. itler. Dunellan Mause, cr Times end Trials of the Distuption e E.B. Patterson, $1 25 A lot of NEW JUVENILES just received, ex- y attractive enteriainiag, aud instructive. GRAY & BALLANTYNE, dec 22—3t 498 7th street. HE PRETTIEST CAKE IN THE DIS- trict, now o: exhibition in the window of ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, Georgetown, to. With four others, will be dis of on jonday Evening, the 3ist instant, Reffe; or sooner, if the chances are all taken. , Fifty Cents per chance. dec 22-1w SSaLanSpSpnagseesnesnnyrgeesnnese eee ae CHEAP AND USEFUL HOLIDAY PRES- 's. ENT HOSE WHO DESIRE TO PRESENT gifts to their male friends, during the b al can find su! fable tes, a HAT or CAP asd ect wish to sell out, I will offer my at cost. AGUIRE, Dealer in Hats and Caps, deo 21—11# No 448 Penn eneane . CHRIST “'S IS COMING. A 'tern tas ctnae theses os ens Is sincere toa minatt ic for the liberal heretofore, = to him, and invites his friends to call and see bis well selected stock of CONFECTION- ERY, which has been laid in with care. Call at the old stand, Massachusetts aveaue, belween 9th and 10th streets. No. 400. dec 21—3t* JOHN W. RIGHTSTINE. ENCH JUVENILE BOOKS.—A WELL selected collection of French JUVENILE camen ion in their styies — and ages, many of utifoll illustrated, a, kepament at a Sectaione of the imself direct from Paris. s FRANCE TAYLOR. dec 2i—tr Se oo TO THE FARM OF THE sUB- seriber about the 10th November, a red and white COW, with a white spot, in the forehead, the shape of a heart. to prove paces Stove Gaveribed Cow is reqested prove . pay and teke her away. ¥ ton. dec 21—3t® _ SLL ee M L AND for the com| in part Single and double barrel us prislag: GUNS, in great variet Revolving and other PISTOLS ° i SKA’ of eee Pen and Pocket ENIVES, SCISSORS, KNIVES R WAITERS, TE. . . re et EA TRAYS, &c., &c. E. iCKER OST OR STOLEN, DECEMBER 18th, A Lie Newfoundland Dog, with white brecst. sttecls, will be liberslly rere 7 ¥ deo sh a1 JAMES P. ALSTEN UND—ON I STR. ona ne n EET, BETWEEN 10th on the top. corner