Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. ——————— WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESUAY. --December 26, 1855. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer’s last issue contains an {nteresting account of the history of the ob- servance of Christmas as a day of universal re- joicing and festivity. The Union publishes and comments ona letter from Gen. James Watson Webb, where- in that gentleman denies that he has impre- perly interfered with Congress in the matter of choosing a Speaker, and also that he is an abolitionist in sentiment. The official organ seems to interpret what the General writes in expiavation of his positions on slavery ques- tions, as embracing an admission of all the charges with reference to that gentleman’s sentiments made by the Unson on Saturday morning last. A WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Mr. Banks. —We have in the course of our long experience with the House, rarely wit- neesed the display of more adreitness by a badgered member, than that which on Monday last marked the defense of himself against the efforts to induce him to make an unpopular de elaration in replying to the various questions put to him in the course of the day’s debate Always self possessed, on that occasion he evinced a quickness and keenness of appre- hension, for the possession of which we did not give him credit; seising upon such questions as could not be put to him without affording him scapital opportunity togreatly strengthen himeelf in popular estimation at the North, and, indeed, throughout the South, also to render Bunkum answers designed to that end; and as promptly refusing to reply when ques- tioned in suck a manner as that he could not answer without really telling the world some- thing of that which, we presume, was previous- ly designed to have been extracted from him- Thur, though he sang peans of praise to the Union until we almost thought that he, too: was fast coming to ‘sit up with the corpse,” (as Prince John #0 facetiously expresses it,) when asked by Mr. Boyce whether he was for or against the repeal of the fugitive slave law, the abolition of slavery in the District of Co- lumbia, the suppression of the inter-State slave-trade and the restoration of the Mis- souri restriction, he instantly replied, that, as Mr. Boyce had previously protested agains, permitting Mr. Richardson to answer ques- tions put to him by gentlemen who were not rival candidates for the Speakership, he felt under no obligation to reply to his queries. This, of evurse, involved no personal disre- spect to Mr. Boyce, while it relieved him (Mr. Banks) from what promized to prove an ugly dilemma, indeed. While the manner in which he bore himself on the occasion increased our respect and appreciation of tie talents uf Mr. Banks, it al-o convinced us that his higbfalutin about his devotion te the glorious Uni. =, and all cat sort of thing. was the flimstest fum- mery imaginatle—a mere throwing of dust in the eyes of the dear credulous people. We know well, indeed, from the immediate Political agsociations of Mr. Banks, that bis present views in connection with slavery questions, aro precisely such as make him emphatically ¢i+ candidate ot Mr. Giddings and the twenty-five or thirty members who hold sentiments precisely identical with those which that gentleman bas so long dinged into the country’s ear from his desk in the hall. The leaders of the main opposition are well aware that the uitra abolition party of the House cannot, under any circumstances, be brought to vote for avy one but Mr Banks— their own Mr. Banks. Hence their sacrifice of Messrs. Campbe!l and Pennington, either cf whom they would prefer. We have only to add that no one of any party jn Washington doubts the fact that Mr banks is in favor of the repeal of the fugitive slave law, and of the abolition of slavery in the District of Co- lumbia, and the inter-State slave trade: and further, that on the restoration of the Missouri reatriction, if not for it, he opposes it for the reason on which Mr. Giddings is understood to oppose it, viz- because, if restored, it will be Tegarded by more or less of the anti-slavery people of the North as involying a pledge against future northern efforts to Interfere with slavery in the States The Detention of the Northern Light.— We presume that noone in his senses fails to have sufficient “‘gumption” to comprehend the fact that the three hundred and fifty young men sbipped by French to Nicaragua on the Northern Light, were designed as recruits for Walker's band of fillibustering marauders upon a friendly power. Whether armed or not the purpose for which they were cxsayed tobe sent to Nicaragua is as plain as day. Is wes, therefore, the duty of this Government to pre- vent the ship from leaving the port of New York carrying any sueh cargo of passengers. That duty has been faithfulty and suceeasfully performed, and the President, for the manner fn which he has caused {t to be discharged, will receive the thanks of all who are advo- cates of the due execution of our neutrality lew. We do not see how the Nicaragur Transit company could have refused to carry the men as passengers, coming aboard their ship un- armed, and under the pretense of heing peace- able colonists. It rested, under the clreum- stancer. with the government, to fix on them their true character; that is, of their enter- prize. As that has been done, the legal obli- gation resting on the Transit company, as commen carriers, is no longer operative with Feference to those particular passengers. We the presume that company rejoice at the speedy termi of Freuch’s fillibustering enterprise; as, had it suceceded in getting off, the ship on her return from San Juan, would sscuredly have been libelled and condemned icity in P's violation of the law of the land The Plarality Rule—We continue to ad- here to the opiulon expressed in the last {seue of the Star, that, ina few days, the plurali- ty rule will be ted. We have no idea that Mr. Campbell of Ohio, for instanco, wily hold out long against the ananimity of those in its favor with whem he has been acting, nor do we believe that the Northern Nationa Know Nothings will long stand up under the clamor of the Republican party y 2 its favor. One Democrat—3"r. Bareiay «: Pa.— } has already voted for it, and we are expecting | to fad him joined shortly by others. Parkor H. Froneh.—It seem: that this in- dividual furnishes to the press garble. and - false statements of private conversations which | gentjeman bold with him, as a part of his provement in proved For improvement in breeei: loading 4 provement in corn and co provement in improvement in sufa Ledateads. June 6, 1854 Falls, Mass., assignor to Lams & Co., of same place.—Por design for table knives and forks. system of compassing his ends. Thus, he is in hot water with the Hon. John McKeon, (we judge from statementsin the New York papers.) relative to a false version of words alleged to have been spoken to him by Mr. McK., which he communicated tothe New York Sun. A Mistako.—Those writers of Washington correspondence for the Republican party news- papers, who entertain the idea that a few of the Democratic members will shortly step out of the hall, in order thus indirectly to aid in the election of Mr. Banks to the Speakership, are egregiously mistaken. If a Speaker is not elected until that eccurs, the Thirty-fourth Congress will never have one, they may rely on’t. The Roanoke.—Information has been re- ceived atthe Navy Department, showing that the injuries gastained by the ‘“Roanoke,”’ when recently launched at Norfolk, were not at all serious, and that this fine specimen of architecture will compare favorably with the other new steam-frigates. List of Patents—issued from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending Dec 25, 1855—each bearing that date. Lewis C. Ashley, of Troy, N. Y.—For im- provement in candle mould spparatus. Joseph Bubler, M. D., of New York, N. ¥Y.— For improvement in the pipes of a vapor bath Joseph Prhlor, M. D. of New York, N. Y.— For improvement in the combination of inject- ing syringes. onijan J. Burnett, of New York, N. ¥Y.— For improvement in cranes George Byington, of Rochester, N. ¥.—For improvement in time indicators. obert L. Currey, of Philadelphia, Pa.— For improvement in double acting steam brake. Thos. Crane, of Fort Atkinson, Wis.—For improvement in rotary pumps. hos. Danforth, of Roxbury, Mass. —For im- provement in window shades. Isaac Davis, of Mechaniesburg, Ohie.—For improvement in machinery for whipping hair. Seranus Dunham, of North Bridgewater, Mass.—For improved method of hanging saws. Henry F. and Louis A. Gossin, of Thibo- deaux, La.—For improvement insteam-boiler furnaces. John Griffen, of Safe Harbor, Pa.—For im- proved manufacture of wrought-iron cannon. Bishop J. Harris, of Auburn, Pa.—For im- proved mece of dressing mill stones for scour- ere hulling buekwheat, &e. eubon Hurd, of Spring Hill, 111.—For im- prevement in seeding machines. Jno P. Hale, ef Kanawha Court-House, Va. FPorimprovementin apparatus for making salt. Benj. Hill, of Rochester, N. ¥Y —For im- ye wheels. Westel W. Hurlbut. of Boonville, N. ¥.— For improved method of hanging circularsaws. Alex. Lightheiser, of Reading, Pa.—For improvement in machines for mincing meat. Wm. H. Merrill, of Tounten, Mass.—For ca rovement in hoisting Wlocks. ‘bh as. Miller, of Carroll Township, Pa.—For improvement in hulling machines. Henry M. Parkhurst, of Perth Amboy, N. J.—For improvement in proportional dividers. Adolphe Pecoul, of Marseilles, France.— For combined log and sounding line. Newell A. Prince, of Brooklyn, N Y.—For improvement in fountain pens. Bzra Ripley, of Troy, N. ¥.—For improve- ment in mills for grinding grain, &c. James Robb, of Lewistown, Pa.—For im- provement in corn shellers John P. Rollins, of Boston, Mass —For im- nsion bit oot, of Hartford, Conn.—For im- E. K. provement in revolving firearms Geo. W. Smith, of Manch Chunk, Pa.—For improvement in looms for weaving wire ilbert Smith, cf Butt-rmitk Falls, _— -arins, -— For im- Thos. B. Stout, of Keyport, N. mills. Aneil Stickney, of Concord N. H.—For im- and seed planters Jesse D. Wheelock, of Maysvillo, Wis.—For improvement in sad iron heaters. m. Wilber. of New Orleans, L: eut in hydraulie oil presses ries 1. Butterfield, of Nashua, N. IL, or to A. ory Houghton, of Boston, Mass. rovement in guards for lanterns. s Evans, of Chariest . Mass., as- For im- signer to himself, and George K. Ge dwin, of Reoabury, Mass.—For improvement in revolv- ing grates. Reissues —Wi C. Grimes, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in spark arresters. Patented Feb. 12, 1842. Chartes F. Martin, of Boston, Mass.—For Patented Design.—Joseph W. Gardner, of Shelburne ioodnow, The Current Operations of the Treasury De- partment.—On Monday, 24th of December, there were of Treasury Warrantz entered on the Louks of the Department— For the redemption of stecic For the Interisr Depariment. On account of the Navy.... + $2,378 04 49 11 35 00 33 see + CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Fouse, on Monday, after wo went to press, on motion of Mr. Houston, the resolue tion of Mr. Rust for the appropriation of two hours daily to balloting fur Speaker befure de- bate on any question whatever should be in order, (until a Speaker shall be cleoted,) waa laid on the talle—ayea 04, noes 75 The compromise preposition of Mr. Stewart of Md.. was then informally dehated between that gentle:nan and Messra. Washburne of Maine, an fax. Leud calls were next made for another bal- lot; when Mr. Boyce desired to know of Mr. Banks whether he was for or against the restoration of the Missouri compromise, the repsal of the fugitive slave law, or, the abrogation of the inter-State slave trade, and the recognition of Hayti, and the consequent reception of a negro minister by the United States Govern- ment, dc. Mr Banks reminding Mr. Boyce that when Mr. Richardson was questioned bys membor not a candidate, he (Mr. Boyce) had protested against permitting Mr. R. to reply; and en that account, he said, he felt at liberty also to decline replying to the question which he \Mr. Boyce) had put to him. Mr. Florence desired to submit a preamble and resolution to adjourn over until Wednes- day, the moayow being Christmas day, but loud calls of “Call the roll!’? being uttered on all sides, the sixty-eighth ballet for a Speaker was taken with the following result : Whole number of votes cazt 215; necessary to a choice 105 Mr. Richardson received 72, Banks 101, Ful- ler 31, Scattering IL Mr. Banks, rising toe personni exptanation, argued that those who seemed inv i in the hall that the Union was de i matters net how mueb the principles of the Constitution may be violated, in the adminis- tration of che government, did not faithfully represent the ‘sentiments of the mass of the southern States. Mr. Nichols here moved another plurality resolution. Mr. Barkedale moved to lay it on the table; laid on the table—yeus 113, nays 101. And then after some further proceedings, they adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day. The Senate was not in session tc-day. In the House, Mr. Kuight offered a resolu- tion making it obligatory to vote until after the first vote on Friday next without debate, and that if no Speaker be elected by that time, to elect by aviva voce plurality vote ton the ‘«lle—yeas 105, naya 104. Mr. Purviance offered a resolution making it cbl.; tory to vote until a Speaker be elect- ed, from 12 m. to 6 p. m. daily without de- bate. Mr. McMullen moved t jayit on the table— ayes 91, noes 87. Mr. Sage moved a resolution similar t the one last above meytioned in all respects, ex- cept making the hour for the early term ina- tion of the voting 4 p. m. instead of 6 p. m. Mr. Carlile moved as an amendment to this resolution to strike out that portion of it for- bidding all debate until 4 p. m. daily. Mr. & accepted this amendment. Mr. McMullen moved to lay the resolution on the table; laid on the table—ayes 76, noes 85. On the ion of Mr. Cobb, of Georgia, the mover of the resolution so amended it as to make it read : Resolved, That no motion to adjourn shall be in order until 4 p. m., daily. Mr. Stephenssuggested that it be s0 amended as to make a motion to adjourn out of order until a Speaker shall have been elected. Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, reminded the House that no such resolution could be binding on them, because they were without rules, in which condition » majority could, at any mo- ment, undo that it had done at any previous time. Mr. Cobb, of Ga., seemed to differ from thia construction of the effect of Parliamentary law on the subject. Mr. Letcher moved to lay the resolution on the table ; laid on the table—ayes 77, noes 81 The question was then put on Mr. Letcher’s amendment; which was not agreed to. Mr Stephens moved to amend the resolu- tion by making it read so as to be obligatory on the House to continue in session perma- nently until a Speakershall have been elected. Mr. H. Marshall, of Ky., thought that if adopted, a majority vote could at any time set this proposition at naught. Mr. Quitman and Mr. Carlisle opposed Mr. Stephens’ proposition; the latteron the ground that it would amount to a mere physical con- test. Mr. Stephens replied to their remarks, and was in turn replied to by Messrs. Letcher, Millson, and MeMullin, and sustained in an argument by Mr. Bocock, ere we went to press. Late of Sir John Franklin. We publish below an article from the St. Paul’s (Min.) Pioneer, of the 12th inst., giving an interesting account of the return of Mr. Stewart, of tne Hudson’s Bay Company, with precise information of the fate of Sir John Franklin. Ho and his companions perished by starvation five years ago (after having lost their ships) in an attempt to reach the posts of the Hudson’s Bay Company by ascending Back, or, as some maps haye it, Great Fis river. The wolves are very numerous in that region, and the drifting sand probably covers the bones of the intrepid victims to science : We enj»yed the pleasure, yesterday. of a lengthened conversation with Mr. James Green Stewart, » chief trader of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and learned from him interesting facts concerning au exploration of the Arctic region lately made by a party under the joint command of himself and Mr. James Ander- son, another employe of that company. On the return of Dr. Rae, the celebrated overland explorer to the Arctic region, in the summer of 1854, bringing with him the report that the Esquimaux of the extreme northern latitudes had in their possession relies of the Franklin expedition, the British Government determined to make one further effort to pen- etrate the mystery which had go long enyel- oped the fate of that expedition, and which hat been partially solved by the information thus gained by Dr. Rea. In furtherance of this desire of the Rritish Government to follow up the clue thus unexpected!y obtained by the adventurous explurer—to resoue, if pe ble, the sa 3 of any of the party of whites who were verted by the Esquimaux to haye been seen near the outlet of Back river. in latitule about 68 degs. north, or at least to preeure any records they might have depoz- ited—the Hudson’s Bay Company was directed to fit out party cf tried men, accustomed to the hardsiups of a pe + life, to explore the region in lieated by Dr. Rae Acting under this command, of the home government, the Governor of the Hudeou’s bay Company, on the 18th day of November, 1354, issued instructions to Messrs. Stewart and Anderson to man and equip a party for the purpose od. Mr, Stewart, with a party of 1. there: from his post, » tlouse, in 54 deg. D h latitude, ay of February, 1855, rt Chipewyan, atthe herd of Luke yin tude 55 deg. North, at which rived on the oth day of March. determined to rake the trip to ater, so fi Was practi- , therefore, remained at y engaged i trneting b er prepa- parations for their dreary journey. At that date the ; arty left Fort.Chipewyan, and jour- neyed by canoe on the Peace river, which connects Lake Athabasca with Slave Luke, some three hundred and fifty miles in a north- westerly directicn, till, on the 30th day of May, they arrived at Fort Resolution, which is situated on an island in Slave Lake, about latitude 61 dog. North. At Fort Resvlution the party was joined by Mr. Anderson, who, witn Mr. Stewart, had been appointed to the command of the expe- dition. Here another delay was made, for the purpose of reorganization, and making the last preparations, befure attempting to enetrate the interminable frozen North.. Lhese arrangements completed, the party started out on the 22d of Sane: for the head of Great Fish river, or az it is known on the map, Buek river, in latitude about 64 deg. north. Thence they followed the course of the stream to the Arctic Ocean. Mr. Stewart Le navigation of this river as ex- angerous—beingobstructed by over one hundred difficult rapids. Over all these, however, with nothing more substantial than birch bark canoes, they passed in safety, and arrived at its mouth on the 30th of July. Jiere they mot with Esquimaux, who corro- borated the reports of Dr. Rae, and directed them to Montreai Island, » short distance from the mouth of Back river, aa the spot where, according to their instructions, t ey were to commeuce minute exploration. From this time until the ¥th August, the party were industriously engaged in searches on the Is- land, and on the main land, between 67 deg. and 69 deg north latitude. Wecannot recap- itulate the perils escaped, and privations en- dured, by tho brave band while seeking to find traces of their countrymen who had per- ished on those desolate shores Three times they providentially escaped being ‘ nipped,” as Mr. Siewart expressed it, or crushed be- tween moving mountains of ice. At last on Montreal Isiand, where their explorations commenced, they found snow-shoes, known to be of English make, with the name of Dr. Stanley, who was surgeon of Sir John Frenk- lin’s ship, the Erebus, cut in them by a knife. Afterwards they found on the same islanda boat belonging to the Franklin expedition, with the name “ Terror’? stiil distinctly vi ble A piece of this boat containing this name was brought along with him by Mr. Stewart. Among the Esquimaux were found iron kettles corresponding in shape and size with those furnished the Franklin expedition, and bear- ing the mark of the British Government, Other articles known to have belonged to the expedition, were obtained from the Es: ui- meux,and brought by the party for deposit with the British Government. © No bodies, -howover, were found, or traces of any. The report of the Esquimaux was, that one man died on Montreal island, and that the balance of the party wandered on the beach of the main land opposite, until worn out by fatigue and starvation, they, one by one, laid them- selves down and died too. The Esquimaux reported further that In- dians far to the north of them who had seen the shipsof Franklin’s Hades and visited them, stated that they had both been erushed be- tween the iecbergs. Mr. Stewart tok especial pains to ascertain whether the party had como to their death by fair means or foul. But to every inquiry, the Ezquimaux protested that they had died of starvation. Gathering together the relies found, the party set cut on their return on tho 9th day of August | The return route did not vary materially from that taken on their way north. Mr art has occupied the whole time since tu reaching our city—having come by the yay of the Red River country, and having been absent in all about ten months Mr. Stewart left St. Paul yesterday en route.to the Hud- sen’s Bay head quarters at Lachine, Canada, to submit an account of his adventures And s0, at last, the mystery is solved. Brave Sir John, whose fate has awakened the sym- pathising curiosity of the civilized world, it is new known ‘sleeps his last sleep’’ by the pro- D until the shores of the frozen seas through whose icy islands he had vainly sought to pass. Four winters back, as the Eequimaux said, the noble party, after escaping from the ships which boul no longer float on those dangerous seas, found release from este g in death. Died manfully, too, as they had lived; bravely, like true Englishmen; this much we may be- lieve, for consolation, that they met their fate as became spirits adventurous and noble. No traces were found by the Esquimanx to indi- cate that even in their last extremity they had tten their mauhood, and preyed on one another. ; The iast party of generous hearts, who sought to carry succor to the lost ones, or bring con- solation to the living, are returned, and the Arctic waters are solitudes indeed. And, in view of the suffering endured, and the noble lives sacrified in fruitless efforts to widen the bounds of human knowledge, we believe it to be prayer of all mem, that so they may re- main forever. ——_—_—o- NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE. New Yon«, Dec. 25, 1855, We had an exciting ecene here yesterday, when the news-mongers wore all attracted to pier No. 3, anxious to seo if the steamer Northern Light would really leave, with her reinforcement for the Walker fillibusters. She was crowded with passengers, a few of them women, but the greater part rough-looking fellows, evidently adventurers. Someof them have sinse stated that each one had enlisted for a year, and was to receive $25 per month, with loan, and a well stocked farm of 350 acres of good land. On signing the papers each man had received a common button, with a private wark on it, which was to ensure the receipt of a passage ticket. Just before three o’clock, down came Dis- trict Attorney McKeon, a gray-haired active man, who read a dispatch from Attorney Gen- eral Cushing. It was received with yells of defiance and groans, while Capt. Tinkelpaugh, consulting his watch, coolly replied that the steamer would leave, any how, in about three minutes. In vain did Mr. McKeon flourish his missive, the crowd on the steamer and on the dock, joined tn their derisive shouts, and the officer finding it impossible to do anything, left in disgust. Soon the steamer started, amid loud cheers, but then came the rumor that the revenuo cutter Washington was waiting to intercept her, and there was a rush for the Battery. Sure eaough, there was the cutter, towed by . the steam-tug Edmund Griffin, and the excite- ment became intense. When the Northern Light was off Ellis Island, a gun flashed from the cutter. but no notice was taken of it. Both veseels were heading for the Narrows, and it was evident that something was about to be done. Bang! went nnother gun, evidently well shotted, and the ball went ‘ricochetting before the steam- er's bows, throwing up the spray like an op- posing wall. All held their breaths, but in a moment more the wheels of the steamer bad ceased to revolve, and she lowered her ensign in token of surrender. The proper officers boorded her, and soon she was seen to turn re- luctantly around and return to Jersey City, where she now lies anchored under the guns of the Washington. Two other government vessels have been orde-ad from the navy yard, and the supremacy of the law has been main- tained. It would require the pen of Dickens and the limners of Punch to portray tho seene [ have so hastily described, which many of the spec- tators regarded as a well-played farce. Even Mr. McKeon himself, after vainly endeavor- ing to obtain a hearing on the dock, had to join in the laugh. For the interviews between Mr. MeKeon Jos. L. White. Parker French, and other offi- cials, see the New York papers. The reporters are in clover, and I shall enuaayor tu ke op the readers of the Washington Star posted up. merry Christmas, friend Wallach, to them and to you! GoTuas. Se GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gxorcertown, Dec. 26, 1855, So far az the weather was concerned, yes- terday was about as cheerless and gloomy a Christmas day as we ever saw. From early Monday evening to last night the town was a Sebastopol in wiuiatere. In every quarter but little else was to be heard except the eternal czaek, crack, bang, bang, of fire- oraskers, guns, pistols, &e., attended now and then with no little noise aud disorder. The ladies’ festival and fair at the Union Hotel building is moving on finely. Yester- day evening and the evening before, the hall was pretty well crowded with the most agree- able company, and every one presen’ seemed to enjoy themselves. This is one of the best arrauged and well-managed fairs we have yet acen. The absence or prohibition of several things which are offensive to many persons usually found on such occasions, together with the very agreeable and pleasing manners of those who hare the management of it, and the very agrceuble company in attendance on euch evening, renders a visit to it peculiarly pleasant Tho flour market still seems to be gradually on the decline; the very sudden change in the weather, however, may have a tendenoy to prevent it from getting much below tho prevent price for some days. Sales since our at $5,624a38.70, at which prices it is held Wheat—red at $1.75a$1.80; i, this morning. white $1.80a$1 85 for good qua ies. Pork from wagons hag dec some 0c, for 180 pounds, selling this morning at $sa $8.25, und from stores $8.50. Spectator. Bee rerorr OF THE PROC in SACRED Council, of the 5 Dee 25 1°55—Resotven Ist Un IMoUSLY— ‘That we have beheld with Surprise and pain, the action of the Grand Jury on the 20 last in reguard to our worthy Brother, who is the Author, and President of our mory Ogver, in which Said Grand Jury presented him, as an Insane Pauper, and by it they have put it in the power of his ene- ties to deprive him of his Character, and Liberty without redress, as is guarenteed to AMERICAN Citizen In the Constitution of the united States. 2d ‘That In Viewing the aforsaid act of Oppres- sion: as Striking a death Liow, to our SacRED RIGHTS, we hereby, appoint a Commuttec of 10 from each ward. in Washington D.C. to watch future action of his enemies, and report to our Brothern throughout, Our Most dolly unton, and we solmly vow to God, that our all will be given to protect him in his Just rights. James Robert- son, Ist President and autuor of the E.R.O in our union and that of the Constitutional union Party, of which he is Candidate for Clerk of the House of Repres in 3c. 1t* re“ LECTURE, FOR THE BENEFIT of the Young Catholie’s Friend Society will be delivered by L.. SILLIMAN IVES, LL. D , late Protestant Bishop of North Carolina, in Odd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street, on MONDAY the 3ist lustant, at 7 o’clock p. m. The subject will be ‘The authority of Christi anity over Soclety.’? Tickets 25 cents each—may be obtained from either of the officers of the Society, at Ellis’ Mu- sic Store, and et the door dec 26—4t (Intel& Union) ——" ASONIC —A STATED COMMU- nication of the Grand Lodge of the Dis- trict of Columbia, will be holden at Masonie Hall corner 9th and D streets, on THURSDAY, 27th instant, at 4 o'clock p.m., at which time the in- stallation of ctiicers will take place. Master Masons, in good standing, are fraternal- ly invited. By order M. W. G. Master: dec 26 8S. T. SHUGERT, G. Sec. SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.—Prof. O. M. MITCHELL, of Cincinnati, will ive a corse on Astronomy, commencing MON- AY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. tures commence atS o'clock. Admittance free. The public are pe ead invited. dec 2A—-MWAF3t Re ATTENTION SEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE cOM- MITTEE!—You are requested io meet at Poto- mac Hall, corner of Maryland avenue and L1th st. on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 26th instant, at7}g o'clock, and Friday evening, the 25th inst , same hour. The Block Committee ts requested to meet also. All persons having business with the Commit- tees are requested to attend. By order SAMUEL 8. TAYLOR, MW Chairman. will meet oa WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. 26th, at 8 o'clock. The members are expected to be punctual in their attendence. lease be present. By order of Capt Rexsx: dec 4—4 PETER HARRISON, O. 8. ATTENTION, UNION GUARDS —You Any gentlemen wishing to join the Corps will Msrrorotrta ILROAD Orvicn, . December 20. 1855.$ cK. THOSE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE stock of the Metropolitan Ratiread Com- pany who have not ded to the ex!] made the 12th of April last for the t of the sec- ond instalment are requested to do so within thir ty days from date, toenable the Company to mee! their obligations to the contractors who are now engaged in prosecuting the work. order of the B of Directors : dec Qt J. W. DEEBLE, Treasurer. NOTICE.—A FAIR AND FEST val will be held by the indies of the M E. Church, at the Union Hotel Building, George- tewn, a the 24th instant. The ceeds to be applied to the completion of the West urch. An excellent supper will be evening. Everything like raffling Positively prohibited” dec 22—7t Rae anen ania evo! ‘men Ta! ors would eaereirntiy voet manadl tm te public the following Merchant Tailoring Establishments as every way worthy of their patronage. They alone pay the bill of prices established by the above-named Society, viz : H.F. Loudon & Co. Edw’d Godey, P. J. Steer, Jas. T. McIntosh, Wa. Tucker, Thos. 5 Duvall & Bro., Matlock & Griffith, Jos. R. Thom: Wm. H. Stanford, Edw’d M. Drew, Thos. K. Gray. P. 8.—Sirangers designing to work in this ci t h the season will take notice that those <A the shops that Society hands are permitted to work for. JAS. LACKEY, Rec. Sec. Wasuineton, D. C., Oct. 6th, 1865. oc 8—ecSm NOTICE.—MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY OF THE DIs- TRICT OF COLUMBIA.—AIl policies issued by this Company will expire on MONDAY, Dec 81, 1855, at 6 o'clock p.m. Persons wishing a re newal will please attend to ft on or before that dav. CHAS. WILSON, Sec, Oftice Columbia Place, cor. La av. and 7th st. dec 18—d2w Ree sce TO THE VOTERS of the CITY OF WASHINGTON Ait ool son can vote at the next election In this city whos name Is not returned by the Board of Assessors as subject to the school tax for this year : Therefore, every free white male citizen of the age of twenty-one years and u: Is, residing tn this city, whose name is not on the poll list, and all other persons, are hi notit that the Board of Assessors will meet daily, at their room in the City Hail, from 10 o’clock a m. until? o’clock p. m., from the fifteenth to the thirty first day ow December, age ie — — ee mas day sei os for the purpose of revising thr poll lists of the several {along of adding thereto the names of such persons as may have been omitted and of making corrections in the same; at which time and place they are hereby invited to attend. THOS. F. HARKNESS, Secretary to the Board of Assessors. dec 4—dtDec31t S REWARKRD—WILL BE GIVEN FOR ‘Pe? the return of a Baker's WAGON, greer body, end a sorrel MARE. They cau be left at a UPPEL’S, Seventh street, opposite Centr: Market. dec 6—3t $2 REWARD.—LOST ON SATURDAY “ad the 22d tustant, a butcher's SAW, in going from the corner of 14th and H streets to the Firsi Ward market. The finder by re‘urning it to the meat store, cornsr of 13th and H streets, will se- cure the above reward and the thanks of the owner JAMES W. MURPHY. dec 26—1t* OK HIRE.—BY THE YEAR, A YOUNG Servant WOMAN, who Is 2 good cook and house servant, and strictly honest. Preference will be given toa private family, and references required. Apply to E. STOVER, Cuan 2ist and I streets, No. 235. dec R—3t* OLL BUTTER.—5 BARRELS PRIME ROLL BUTTER just received from Pitts- borg, on consignment, and for sale by i = MURRAY & SEMMES. dec 23—eo3t (News) TO LOAN UPON GOOD BOND and mortgage security. Address 7A at this office, stating fully the terms, &c dec 26—11# EW YEAR'S PRESENTS.—-AT LAM- MOND’S, 424 Severth street. can be found a beautiful collection of articles suitable for Pres- ents, and at very low prices. ee 26-3t AME TO THE SUBSCRIBER on Mon- day night last, a Bay Horse and Wagon. The owner is requested to eome forward. preve prop- erty, pay charges and take them awe" JOHN COYLE, G street, between 9th and 10th streets. dec 2% —1t* CCGUNTS READY.—Our customers are +& respectfully notified that their accounts will be made off up to the 30th instant, and will be presented during the following week, when we earnestly hope thatall persons indebted to us will take pleasure in settling their bills promptly. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, next to lrou Hall. dec Jot ALL PERSONS INDESTED to LN me are espectfully notified to come forward and settle their accounts, either by cash or notes. by the 10th day of January next . T.M. BRUSH, Corner of Sth and I sts., Navy Yard. dec B—3t* CHRISTMAS signi YEARS’ PRES- G REAT SALE OF BOOKS BY the WASH- J ington Book Company, at the store under the Dexter Hotel, second door west of Seventh street on Louisiana avenue. A Book and gold Watch for one dollar A Book and silver Watch for one dollar A Book and gold Locket for one dollar A Book and gold Pencil for one dollar A Book and gold Ring for one dollar A Book and yenit’s go'd Pia for one dollar A Book and lady's goid Pin for one dollar A Book and lady's gold Ear Drops for one dollar A Book and gold Pen for one dollar A Book and Pocket Knife for one dollar A Book and 8 nery for one dollar A Book and elegant Gift Book for one dollar Ceine one, comeall, and give us a call. Sign of red flay. “BW ASHIN GTON BOOK COMPANY. 26 dec FIEST ANNUAL BALL OF THE Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Coy No.1 NEW YEAR’S EVE. HE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS beg leave to inform the friends of the compa ny and the public generally, that they will give their First Annual Ball at Munpgr’s Satoon on MONDAY EVENING, December 31, 1855. Excellent Cotillon Music has been engaged for the occasion, and nothing will be left undone to promote pleasure and give satisfaction to all. Supper will be furaished by an experienced ca- terer, ata reasonable price. Committee of Arrangements —(Red, White, and Blue Ribbon ) BF Howard, Chas P P Roe, George 8 Caton, Geo St.John, RA Payne. Floor Manager.—(Red Rosette.) B F Howard. Committer of Recepti Jobn T Suter, Sam BSpencer, Jas A Ingram. Geo J Suter, Chas E Orne, PiereC V ‘enable, Chas Hawke, Sam! B Cooper, Andrew Bayne. Committee on Refreshments JW Pumphrey, George Suter, Charlies Orme N. B—Members are requested to meet at the Truck House, on Monday, the 3tst instant, at 12 o'clock, fully equipped for parade. dec 26-5t GRAND MILITARY BALL oF THE GERMAN YAGERS. HE COMPANY MOST RESPECPFULLY announce to their friends and the public that they will give their Fifth Annual Ball on TUES DAY, Jenuary Ist, at Caxvust’s BaLoon. No exertions will be spared that may contribute to the enjoyment and pleasure of those who may honor them with their presence. Obliging and expeiien:ed tloor porn me have been selected, whose every exertion will be to give satisfaction in regard to the floor. Supper will be surnished by an experienced ca- terer Confections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &e , will be rovided by one of our city’s most skillful confec- ioners. Prof. L. F. Weber's Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets ONE A padre need PIFTY CTS; admitting a gentleman and ladies. No mien care will be allowed in the Room except those worn by the Military Committee of Arrangements. Lt G Nelzey, a rn a LtN Ha 6 Lore Ord ‘Sgt M Ruppel. > dee 04 INE FRENCH EDITIONS—OF ROUS- seau, Racine, Sevigne, Cometile, Moliere, De Stael, Ducts, Froissart, Bourdalone, Le Sage, Schiller, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, Malherbe, Descartes, Barthelemy, Voltaire, Chateanbriand, Florian. Rabelais, sSeribe, Malebranche, St Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, Regnard, and other writers, may be found at the most mod- te prices at the »ookstore of the undersigned ; rted by bimsei. direct from Paris, in finecalf morocco bindings, some of them with beau- tifo] illustrations *,* Also, 2 small collection, various, of French Books wg ae Paris editions dec 2 FRANCK TAYLOR. era’ im, an NATIONAL, THEATRE. Lasers and Maxacen.... Henny C. Jannere Also of the Baltimore Museum.) Stace Man «Mr. Jurreeson PRICE® © Dress Circle and uette Family Circle, ther Gallery... No extra charge for Keserved Seats Private Ph can be obtained. Box Office open to-dyy from 9 until 4 o'clock Twenty-fiftth Dramatic Entertainment! THIRD NIGHT OF MR. J.£ MURDOCH! WEDNESDAY EVENIN®, Deo. 26, 1855, Will be performed the romentio tragic pley of THE ROBBERS. Charles DeMoor.. «+-..-MrJ E Murdoch Amelie Miss M E Deviin To conclu te, for the first time here, the farce of SUDDEN THOUGHTS Jack Cabbage...cc....-.ccscssccees Mr. Jefferson Doors = Sx o'clock p. m.: curtain rises at 7 o'clock precisely dee 26-1 EVERY THING NEW AT THE CHEMICAL DIORAMAS, IRON HALL, Closing positively on Wednesday. On Christ- mas day three Grand Entertainments, commene- ing at @a.m.,3p.m.,and 7X o'clock The exhibition embraces eighteen new erystal- line views, new chromstrop-s, new metamor- phoses, and the new cheimical diorr mes’ interior “\ St. Madeline’’ at Paris the “ Cracifix- fon,’’ and the *‘ Funere! of Napoleoa *’ Tickets = cents only; Children 15 cents dec 4 $50 REWARD --A ROLL OF BANK . Notes was lost on Sunday afteraoon on the way from Browns’ Hotel np Penna. nvenue, 15th street, as far ax H to 19th street. The roll contained one $100 bill, the ~alance in 20"s, 10's, and 5's, amounting in vil te sbont @230. The above reward will be paid to the person returning the m to WM. POBLTON, 379 Sth street, between Pa avenue and D st tr OST—ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th, on Penna avenue, or in one of the stores, a small MOURNING BREASTPIN, with bair centre and fet and pearl settings. ‘'t has three initials ontLeback. The finder will be |‘beraliy rewarded. by leavi { Messrs. Galt’s Store, 324 Penna. avenve. Tr ts of great value to the owner as the gift of a ceceased relative. dec 21—are HOW BEEF —A LOIN OF THE GREAT Show Beef, weighing 4 GW) pounds, slaugh- tered by Mr. John Hoover, will be served up this day in roasts and steaks dec%—3t CC. GAUTIER, 252 Pa. avenne ANCY GOODS —ENGLISH, FRENCH and German. Just received at THE LAKES, ‘WA Pa. avenue. decM—tf OLIDAY PRESENTS FROM EUROPE, just received at THLE LAKEs, i dec 2i—f 504 Pa. avenve Cocks, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at 4 THE LAKEs, dec M—tf 504 Pennsylvania avenue . L DIES N AY BE SERVED (Dy LADIES) WiTH every variety of Cosmetic and Articles accom- panying the toilet, at THE LAKES, 504 Pa. avenue, near Adam's Express. dec 2—tf and genuine sets of FURS cheap- ceived which we are selling at the and TO FX. 23 amire one of the larze-t and assortments of Parlor Grand, Square. and iso r PIANOS, ever exhibited toa Weshineton -etlic Persons wishing to parchase, will fod tut th acconuncdat+ on the mest Iibe lication at the Music Depot, saiapepeca “GRO H BUS. Ace Constantly in receipt of NEW SUS) C dec 2i—tr =e UST R ZIVFD AND ON Sa’ beautiful lot of silver-plated RO! for the Lace Curtains of Vestible D. and convenient ai le, and ve Also, 1 case of Sartous { ACE pow CURTAINS, all o! h will be sold unusually cheap. : Also, 2) dozen low-priced GILT CORNICES for curtains, very cheap dec 2i-3t GLAGETT, DODSON & CO ACARD TO THE LADIES, N RS. M.E. DARR & MISS E.C. HICKEY, + FASHIONABLE MILLIVERYand DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn avenue, second door west of Adams & Co 's Eapress Ofice. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMAS made in the best and lates: style. at the shortest notice N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order Just received, alot of splendid Preach Head Dresses and Bouquets. Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—im* MARHIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ZSCULAPIUS; Or, Every Oue his own Physician: FING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE, Medically and Philosophically considered as MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, wih ai- rections for its perfect cure Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Privete Adviser; fol owed by Observations on the Treatment of Veneveal Dis- eases, Gonorrh@a, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; Tilustra- ted with Cases, Plates, and D ms, from Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be con- sulted witheut expo-ure, and with assured conti- dence of success . Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX ADANSON, on Seventh street, opposite the Post Office. dec 24-3m* LL THE NEW BUOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE : For bis juvenile friends be bas an abundant storehouse of Annuais, Gift Hooks, Albums, Games of all kinds, Toy Books, &c The Hunter's Feast, cr Conversation eround the Camp Fire. by Capt. Mayne Reid. author of the Scalp Hunters Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile bcok, by the author of the Heir of Redciiffe Phenixiana, & very amusing book Our foiks at Home and the Beat two of the best je e books = ablis! ~ fy po Mur; & Co., of Baltimore, have recently p'>- = fished a very interesting series of books for Holiday Presents: . War of the Peasants, Curse of the Village, Lion of Fianders, and {ict rial Bible Stones St. Vincent’s Masu.ts, bound in the most mag- nificeut style 1 nate av geal all, before meking your pur- chases of books of any kind at a!) .call sf the well- cheap Book Exaporium of ; oe TOE SHILLINGTON. ue PRIVATE pagel ciy oy ga OF y Clay. 1 volume, octavo, 82.5%. Ahad a FRANCK TAYLOR AgeceRS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVIN AYE completed thetr a for _ - roaching season, respectfully tuvite attestion te thetr large and abs ge ck, which includes, tu addition te a superb collection of BOOKS, a large assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the moct elegant and recherche description, particuiacly suited for Christmas end New Year Presents dee %4—tr NBRISTMAS PRESENTS —BUT A F Cc days only left to learn the Art of GLASS SIGNS, with Silver or Gold 1 : Apply soon a’ No 49% Pennsylvania avenue, over x. P. King’s Drog Store, to dec 22—4t HP. COBEN APPL APPLES: BBLS. PRIME BALDWIN APPLES 3 Now landing per brig Andover, and for sale by ARTLHY & BRO, dec 22—6t 101 Water street, Georgetown LASS SIGNS, WITH SII LETTERS —as we #hi few days, such of making these beautifal > once to H No. 695 Pennsylvania avi dee 224t over M. P. King’s Drag = TOTICE.—I DO HEREB} I all persons sessed yd t ¢ lease come forward and sett! t Either by casi or neg y ~ gored we ad they will be put in an oi -eaie hp weg jection MOTLEY L. ADAMS “NovIPY THAT NOT iat NCE TO MAKE MON UY —By leer Serine it of making 6LASS SIG with silver letters The Art tanght (7 th t nisked) for $19. AT! who have acqn! e from the undersigned nave eet Souk ~ =" No. $98 Pennsylvania aver €, dec R—Ht over M. P. King’s Drug St0re.