Evening Star Newspaper, December 31, 1855, Page 3

4 VENING STAR, | attics teat Saas on | _FOR SALE AND RENT. Wants. * 5 | that our young friend, H. ell, has again By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. REFORTED FOR THE EVENI"G STAB. aay aeons rot Rand Thirteen bas tuated, in the First Ward, ond ia | § Gisl-as Chambermald a. or to do general a besse- USEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- corner ® a! ———— LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. potharndbsi is excellent, and ceappericoectn Circle. The house is | work. ‘Apply at No 296 Third street, between @ jf pein Feather Beds, hy sw ae = ae Baltimore Markets. ome ee meanor will secure him’a run of custom, Toms, with hot end | and H. eee | ay T shail ell, et the House gf Store ot | Baretwons, Dec. 31.—Flour in steady. Senall Haxvsowz Presext.—We had the pleasuro — pee pore temas mar Cragernip agen did ‘ANTED TO HIRE A BOY IN A PRI- | Mi A‘H. Lee, on north K, between 7Uk and sth | ,, ReLTiyonn DSS. Oh Fees ee ie lately of examining a beautiful eugraving | Hoox ax Lappgr Company, No. 1, are out | 2 tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply vate house, to wait on gentlemen ard to do | streets, immediately opposite the poor ne held at the same price but no sales. resented by Mrs. Pendleton to the Columbia | on parade this afternoon, headed by aband of | at's1 Pa uvenne, corner of 20d street. eneral housework during the Congress session. | ket, st 10 o'clock a. m., a ge Wheat is unchanged; good to prime rede Fire Goupeny ara Chrstnna present. Yerep-| sabe” Thele Ane appesranon, and the’ ples | "deca Sheep pp ed ete ep a BE rg resents the marriage of Pocahontas at James- | of apparatus drawn by them, excites general RNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A | others need not apply. cave . Apply | Painted chamber Cottage Set Corn bas advanced; white 76a7Sc, yellow town, snd is a fellow engraving of the one | sdmiration. large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- | at 215 Pa. avenue, opposite Wiliards’ Hotel. | Bedsteads, Chairs, &c. T5a78e. lately presented by Virginians in Washington | Tag Buoomer, nothing daunted, has gal- | ly opposite the City Hall’ ord handsomely fur. | dec 20st Four Feather Beds Provisions continue dull, and are to Governor Henry A. Wise, of Virginia. lantly replied to “ Sally Sunflower,” and sus- ictal, containing elavin rooms; will be rented EN N LIVING IN A NEAR | Halrand shuck Mattresses and Bedding drooping. Mess pork $17.50. Bacon—shoul- Now aword or two, while upon the sub- | tains her position by a spunky argument. We | for the remainder of the session of Congress, Gas tobe. = beatin imnes to purchase a din. | Cocking and other Stoves house-furnishing | ders lle, sides 11¢a12c. Lard—in bbls. 11¢e, about engine houses. A great many | shall publish her letter in a day or two, and | ithe house. For terms, &c., apply at the office | + cent) Lal pt Lavine such to sell'can | With many other articles in the el in kegs 12al2te. worthy, but rather timid old ladies and gen- | ask our fair readers to give it acandid perusal, | “fthe National Hotel. sexiew a customer by ap} to aie at lot of Dry Goods of various de- ee ee re eee Oe eee | ABRICK COTTAGE IN THE WEST END. Midee a SEP MeBUIRE, Auct_ scriptions, and a good second-band Boggy. New York Markets. ‘ined des seed wear thelr baxewith | gGALiA*t Fimmiex and fairladios wil ee ne, See ee Pee ee 1 Oe a ANTED EITHER FOR RENT OR TO | _ Terms: All sums of and under $30 cash ; over a one-sided inclination, smoke their cigars at an angle of forty-five degrees, and are ready for anything sanguinary upon the shortest notice. A visit to any of our Washington en- gine houses—‘‘ Columbia’’ for instance—will speedily dispel any such notion. On the first floor we find the “‘machines’’ and apparatus all in “ apple-pie order’ ready for instant service. Passing up stairs we enter the li- brary or reading room—a comfortable, well- Metropolitan Hook and der Company. in demand, as we learn that troupe is soon to visit our city. A) derly were sent to the work: days. Charles Winkle, " Patrick Baines, and warmed, well-lighted room, tastefully fitted | Win. Butler, were accommodated with lodg- up with pictures, carpets, curtains, 4c The | ings. library contains upwards of a thousand vol- umes, a large proportion of which are valua- ble standard works, embracing history, poetry, biography, and a fine set of the modern Brit- ish essayists. The Columbia boys have also formed the nucleus of a valuable mineralogi- eal collection. In different parts of the room may be seen groups of Lr iacer Som young men, quietly engaged in reading, an not showing the least symptom of bloodthirsti- ness, or a disposition to ‘lam’? folks. Above the library is a lecture room, in which every season a course of lectures is held, made more interesting by accompaniments of vocal and instrumental music. ¢ lecture room is occupied on the Sabbath by the Mission Sun day School. Ax AprraL.—Friends of humanity do get out your ash-boxes and sprinkle the sidewalks! Since Saturday the walking has been getting more and more uncomfortable until it is now positively awful. The face of nature is pretty to look at, butonfoundedly treacherous withal Houses, fences, trees, and shrubs, are com- 0’ -lite. pick a lock of hair in no time at all. > The Bay line of steamers between Bal. timore and Norfolk now make tri-weekly trip: o'clock, p. m. a ‘* Charley, where is your father ?”” going over that way.’’ Charley caught a licking before breakfast next merning. Two young ladies were singing a duct. A stranger turned to his neighbor, sa: ing “Does not the lady in white sing wretchedly ?” “Excuse me, sir,”’ replied he, ‘ I hardly fee! letely coated with crystal, and everything | at liberty to express my sentiments; she is my R answered rown, bare, and unsightly, has been, as if by | sister.’’ “I beg your pardon, sir a magician’s wand, glorified into something | in much confusion, ‘I mean the lady silvery. radiant, and beautiful. Nevertheless it is best to be amazing careful how you go poking about amidet all this gorgeousness Creeping on ‘‘ all fours’ seems to be the favo- rite mode of locomotion to-day, though some folks manage to go it, by drawing on stockings outside the shoe. Pride has many a fall, and in blue.’ neighbor ‘- I have often told her so myself she is my wife.’’ Taxax Deut.—Mr. Brown, one of the edi #0 has modesty, too, forthat matter' We fell | Congress, in my opinion, is doubtful. In the this morning but rose — promptly and | House, it is thought by some well imformed gracefully, like a stately ship—ahem! All sorts of folks—the just and the unjust— find themselves unexpectedly sitting on the *‘eold, cold ground ;"* and such is the natural depravity of mankind, that individual afftic- tion promotes general good feeling. Every- body laughs but the suffercr, who can’t for the life of him “see the fun of the thing.” Occasionally a smooth-shed cart-horse gets disgusted with the state of things, and sitting down deliberately upon his haunches, strikes for higher wages. It is a great time for the blacksmiths who are doing a roaring business in the horse shceing and sharpening line. Again we say--circulate the ashes, ** mend your ways,’ and walk uprightly. its favor, and in the Senate one. close to remove doubt on the subject.’’ = The Albany Journal contains the re. port of Wm. Barnes, appointed by the com troller to investigate the affairs of the Enter require its immediate dissolution. pain in th wm trregular ac he excitemen: Tue Drawa'—The glorious old comedy of the School fur Scandal will be produced to- night at the National Theatre, Washington, under the direction of that indefatigable man- ager, Henry C. Jarrett, in a style hitherto unapprosched. The cast of characters our readers are familiar with, for those interested in the affair have given all the particulars through the medium of the press. Those who wish to see classical acting, and at the same time the beauty and fashion, the great and the gifted of the Metropolis, should go to the National to-night. Meanwhile, we give room to the following communication Mr. Editor : Tell Plutes of the Organ, that, as theatricals, like beauty, are mere matters of taste; and as I have as good a right to my taste as he has to his, if Miss Fanny Kemble ever had any fame outside of tragedy it is very strange that an eld and regular reader, ah initio, of the Louisville Journal and the New York Spirit of the Times should have never heard it; that in genteel comedy, pt cially sueh characters as Lady Teazel, Miss Letitia Hardy, Miss Lidia Languish, Widow Cheerly, Kate O'Brian, and Priscilla Tomboy, Mize Clara Fisher could teach Panny the very first principles of histrionie art. Gracious heavens’ the effort to merely imitate that inimitable, ifcomparable, lisping pout with which Clara told Sir Peter that, as another ground for a divorce, he had called a female eausin of hers a ‘*coot,’’ would give Fanny, and all Fanny's predecessors and suecessors the tetanus. Tell Piutes also, that during the era of those two artistes this was not only my opinion, but the opinion of such — gen- tlemen and scholars as Morgan Neville, Geo. Even rheoma. has been cured in one day by thi z. ja ed by ths 2 come le ely restored by Ror, ETE E conte per botate. « Building, corner 43 street and Penna. aveune. dec 12 emaciated huma: indigestion, ther al'm ated STOMA’ bealth the titution: All should use these Bitters 4 weather, Is the most effectual preventive where—wholesale depot ant Seventh streets, itism —The Edi- of December 24th, 1562, NISH MIXTURE ts no quack medi: OHN N, fay that CART cine. They had « man fa their preas room who was afflicte violent Mercurial Rheumatism, who wat piaining of misery in had become feverish aad all the wy fala. Two jen, throat sore, ned with Scro- ixture cured © a» above, they bear teat! y thel biood im, and tth disease of the ex- fetence of such a medicine. They cheerfully recommend it. See their certificate, aud notice fn fall arocnd the bottle. dec @—La Up Are you Sick. Then you can’t be i cured toe von. Don't delay until your complaint is inenra- D. Prentice, and James H. en K ble, and then mourn whon {t {8 too late. Four-fifthe of all . W. XK. the be isease which people the church-yards mig! AYER'S CATHAKTIC PILLS, if taken in season, dragging through the Spring fatut, aleepy, and t blood ts loaded with bile. Don't wear the lead- indred disorders, because your ade yourself «: Canuxat Covrt.—On Saturday, after we left. the following cases were tried, viz: William Eliason, alias Lawrence, colored, for larceny. found guilty, and sentenced to one year and six months in the penitentiary. Laskey for defence. Lewis Bell, colored, for larceny, (in two cases.) was found guilty, and sentenced to two yearsin the penitentiary. J. H Bradley, J., for defence. William Cropsey. for larceny, was found ilty, and sentenced to six months in jail. ‘aury for defence. John Muger, for larceny, was found guilty and sentenced to five months in jail. L. Tree, it., for defence Tnomas apes | bec Don’t show yourself about, lean, ved in, because your Stomach hud Bowels need s| ening into healthy action. Ayer*s Pili F quenches fire. They y 4 restore their functions tn you can feel as quick as they are tak gReat medical their virtue who know ousauds Know them. Take the id the Pills for cil derange- Cherry Poct: mente reqnl: Prepared by and sold by |. GILMAN, Washington; 0. a Georgetown ; JAMES CUOK & CU,, Fredericksb: oc 16—eosm Marbie Hall brey, colored, for larcen: found guilty, and seatenced to Sve months in jail. Tree for defence. To-day there were no trials; met for grand sary Lirerary Festivat.—The celebrated ‘‘Del- ta Kappa Epsilon’ Society will hold its an- nual meeting in this city on Wednesday even- ing, January 2. The literary exercises will be held in Carusi’s Saloon, at half past seven ck, p.m., when an address will be de- livered by Beverly R. Wellford, Esq., of Richmond, Va., followed by = poem, by Jobn Thompson, Esq., editor of the Southern Literary Mossenger. After the termination of the ry exercises, the society will ad- journ to utior’s, where, after d'scussing a supper, which is to be served up in the best ®yle of that noted caterer, thore will be a “feast of reason and a flow of soul.’’ ing and nm who stady excelieace with ecoaomy |: lea of di portanity is now olferad tractive stocks of Goods in this ci is hitherto, by symp seases criaing from di ‘Those who re TIS'S HYGLEANA ts the orizinal end vol German Bitters, prepared kson, at ¢ and sold by Dr. Arch street, P’ served celebrit rangement of a blessing to th StrayGers will se ministers of Foreign ¢, indeed, proved Micted, who show their gratitude by the Powers out to-morrow in full diplomatic cos- | most Seoeies testimontals. This medicine has established s - ty for Meelf s name that competitors, however wily their tame, and many of them in their state equip- | {2h.,men’ or wetactine’ thew Promises, cannot reach, It gained the public confidence by the immenge benefits that have been derived from it, aud will ever maiutstn its posi- tion. See adve. out, dec 12—3m ages, with servants in livery. their respect the President, at the White ‘ouse, ateleven o'clock. At twelve o'clock, the doorg will be opened for all citizons who desire to pay their respects to the Chief Ma- Sistrate. Most of the Secretaries und other prominent officials will afterwards receive visi- tors at their own residences. — They will pay Uj" Ambrotype —Amongst the most at- tractive and beautiful specimens of the Photographic art, Sow on exhibition TEHURST’S Ga RY, are the AMBROTYPES. ly 3 beautifal Picture, and out on the olf familiar Da- taine quite & large collection of Photographs on payer. Daguerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court since 1850; mbere of the U Tae Axoskeac Vetrans.—Col. Potter has Yritten a military gentleman in this eity, an- ng the safe return of hi: command, and “pressing their grateful gratification at the Wentions paid them while in this Metropolis @ notice that the correspondents who sent Scounts of the festivities here to Papers at the Nor: eak in high teruts of the eluquent re- Mar! Sydoey Webster, Esq.. at the upper ® Carusi’s Saloon rth the trou- nov 25—tf aa On the 30‘h instant, in Baltimore, Mrs. SARAH DAVIS, in the 56th year of her age. The friends «f the f:mily are invited to attend the funeral to morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her son, Aug Davis, on K, * A CARD TO THE LADIES. between 3d and 4th sts. M&s M.E. DARR & MISS E.C. HICKEY, IM Fas H/ONABLE MILLINERY and DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn avenve, second door west of Adams & Co ’s Express. Otice. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND —_ in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice. _ Tae Leorvre by ex-B ‘2g, will doultless be well attended. He has ‘high reputation as a scholar and an orator, paile his abjaration of the Protestant for the “man Cathulic church has been the subject feomment in both Europe and America. We Advice all our readers who have “any taste for shop ives, this even ology to attend N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order, Just received, alot of splendid French Head Pulaoe —The “Ben Franklin” Target C Oar ane ting d be —The “Be anklin”’ Target Com- utting lone ut the shortest notice. Capt. Alexander Tait, paraded this} dec 13—1m® = tng, sccompanied by Esputa’s full band. paso aroc tae Sine nal ae Bl, . AST OFF © to the uniitness of the streets for marzh- GOTHING BOUGHT AND ‘ Sold; also, C. i Ps ‘he ranks were not very fall, but the Lou’siana avenue, tn Semine’s Buti Ss = rocery. i+ presented a martial appearance. Holmead’s G: decs—ime ANCY GOODS —ENGLISH, FRE scan Just received at eens THE LA #R3 of the Washington Regiment will roms the meeting w-night. when im- Matters are to be submitted to them. Munder’s Saloon to-night, at the ball of the Wuire Kins and 7s glasses will soon be an opearatic Warca Returns.—Isaac Seamore and Re- chincha Seamore, for being drunk and disor- -house for ninety ‘Why is the Devil a perfect’gentleman? Because the ‘Imp of Darkness” can’t be Imp kg Somebody informs us that Hobbs has invented an instrument with which he can between those cities, leaving Baltimore on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at five don’t know, mother, but I guess he’s gone over to Deacon Dilberry’s pasture after his black sheep, kase I seed widder Higgins ‘You are perfectly right there,”’ replied the tors of the Galveston Civilian and a member of the Legislature, writes from Austin on the 13th inat : ‘‘ The fate of the Texas Debt act of that it will have from two to five majority in This is too prise Insurance Company. of New York, in which the capitol and assets of the company are declared insufficient to justify its continu- ance in business. and that the public interests The assets are put down at $106,848; the liabilities, 107,750. Christmas is over, H’S ELECTRIC m the Professor's only office, 39 i> Balm of thousand Flowers, discovered by Dr. Foxtins, of Paris, for beautifying the complexion, curing diseases of the skin, for shaving, cleaustng the teeth, removing pimples, tan, aud freckles, aud mauy medical pur. For sale at SHILLING- JN’S Bookselling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon ae hasta bare a i> Dyspepsia, in all its various forms of ¥, Feeulting often from #mall causes like ‘ing Constipation, Flatulency, Nansea tn BITTERS, giving it the reputation it bears of reinstating to nda who have tried ite vivifying and strength. ing influence upon thelr almost despairing aud broken iog this Hneanew with a fine enclosure, convenient outbuildings. and handsomely furnished. Apply at the prem- a PPIY Nace Bt apply to JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers "fed 15 te d a lor and Chamber (including fire and session of Co! . The rcoms are on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. ay tee the office of the Kirkwood House. and other parts of the city, on terms accommodat. ing to purchasers. ae atJ.E KENDALL, office between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over Exchange Office. dec 1—6w R. Morro D. MYERLE. 3 lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chamber: on one floor. A) tween ith and a streets. nov 20-tf t third stor to GEO. WILLNER’S Paper- hanging Store, Ninth street. sep 20—tf 1 CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- gin‘a avenue and lith street, Island. For terms OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED ron, gas: will be rented together or separately during the UILDING LOTS.—FOR SALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island R RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite ily to No. 217 Penn. avenne, be- OOM FOR RENT.—A pleasant Room in the , With or without furniture Apply = + OME HILL FOR SALE—THIS RESI- dence is situated in the immediete vicinity of Falls Church, Fairfax county, Va.; is 10 miles from Washington city,8 from Alexandria, and 6 1d 90 days, for notes satisfac- : urchase a small house, containing about | $30 a credit of 60 an 3 five rdoms. The house to be ¢ moderate distance torily endorsed, bearing Interest, ss suse, Obio $8. : “Mrs H,” at this of- — the Capitol. Address hee ing Wh By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HRISTM. AND NEW YEAR GIFT Books at Auction.—On THIS (Monday) EVENING, Dec. 3ist,st 7 o’clock, at the Auction SITUATION WANTED—BY A RESPECT- able Woman, as Chambermaid, or to wash | and iron for a small family, and is willing to t $14 75. make herself generally useful. Apply at Mrs. | Rooms. 1 shall sell an invoice of Anauals, Al- | ™ Sullivan's, on street, between the PEtoad and | bums, end Standard Books, in rich calf, antique, | bbls at 12ic. iron bridge. dec 28-3t* morocco, and papier mache bindings, consisting, = Whisky has = Dp COOK. WAS » | in part, of— bse. ANTED—A GOOD COOK. WASHER, rebes Syien. Mowe, Bara, Bint ‘A : and Sroner fora small family. To such pabepoane, Synee. Maia ith Stocks are d Mrs. Hemaus, Addisen, Goldsmi Spencer, Lamb, and others. Also, one hundred rich Annuals, Albums, and Gift Books of different descriptions, beautifully Mustrated and embellished. Also, a lot of Gold Pens, Lockets Shawl, Work, and Dressing Boxes, &c. ‘Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 31— Auctioneer. ‘ will be given. Apply at —eott ANTED—EVERY HOUSEKEEPER IN Washington and vicinity to know that we have received a fresh supply of that good Imperi- al, Gunpowder and Black Tea, which we will sell at the usual prices (50 and 25 cents) per Ib. The great demand speaks for the article WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auct., avy Yard Gate. are prepared | By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Corner Penna. avenue and 9th street. | = tions on their OUSEUUVLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- | best prices for eat aad | Fiture, aec-, at Auction.—On THURSDAY Ls \ AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large and smail Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. kinds of Pictures fr=med, and any size Laking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with dis-atch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plat+s inserted, 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dee 19 JOHN WAGNER. January 34, 1856, at 10 o'clock a m., I will eell, at the residence of a gentleman declining house- keeping, on the corner of New Jersey avenue and B street south, near south Capitol gate, No. 554, @ good assortment of Househaid Effects, su.b as Mahogany Sofa and Chairs arb'e-top Centre and other Tables Carpetings- and Olicloth Cane and wood-seat Chairs Girandoles and Looking giasses Bureaus, Toilet Tables, &c China, Glass and Crockeryware Bedsteads and Bedding And many other articles ‘Together with a lot of Kitchen Requisites Terms: $25 end under cash; over that suma credit of % and 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed livered to the s sold. all kinds dient New Yorx, Dec. 31.—Flour is improving. Sales of 6,500 bbis. straight State $8 34; good 69; Southern $9.25. is firm; sales of 5,000 bushels—South- ern white $2.12; red $2. of 10,000 bushels Western mixed at 930. Pork has declined; sales of 1,000 bbis. mess Lard has declined; sles of 250 25. Corn is firm; sales declined; sales of 50 bbis. at ull. Sterling exchange is dull at St premium. By HUGH DOWLING & CO , Auctioneers. EGULAR DAY AND EVENING SALES. The subscribers, determined to devote their whole attention to the Auction and Commission Business, respectfully inform the public that they to receive all their care for sale at s consigned to ablic auction ; that no exer- spared to obtain the _ 8] be the same by fair and impartial rep- resentations; and as t! selves toa strict cash business unless otherwise ordered, those sending goods to their sale-shall be settled with Immediate! intend to confine them- when the goods are de- buyers "Senne sent to them for event: sales can be settled for next if ular evening auction for the sale of merchandise can by this means be of it service to the community, wh oe 8 most respectfully solicited by the pul obe- servants. HUGH DOWLING & CO, Auctioneers. DAY SALES—MOUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY morni: ings, at 10 o’clock, and evening at 7 o'clock at the Store, No. 53, Varnum Bulldings, Louisiana avenue, and et all other time and places where their services may be re- amu of from Georgetown e location is one celebrated. ee == a notes, bearing {nterest hee es tage eo — = ems Saas, cS ” | tor its by Innfulness. The abov- place comprises BOARDING. N. B.—The House ts for rent and the Furniture market days ti adwel how = — — — _ ~ 5 nite. ; | fruit trees, Re. ‘The dwelling is lnsge and com: | PYOARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No.3i1 Penn- Bee cree ney Gece el UGH BOWLES te Aesteaes, modious, and built with a special reference to By jyeess Sveatie, <Pieeste Brown’s Hotel, has 23a ! PPly P ‘ dec 10—eolm . modern conveniences. The barn embraces car- | several “large and desfrable rooms, suitable for - — — - — ~ | riage house, si room, stabling,&c. There | families or single gentlemen, which she will rent By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. M's MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED is a wood lot in the vicinity whick will be sold | with board at moderate prices. She can slsoas | prywo STORY FRAME HOUSE and Lot from New with the above, or se] tely. those desiring a beautiful country residence. I would also be an admirable location for a school road is within quarter of a mile. For further particulars apply to H.N. Gilbert. the premises nov 0—ZawtJan! OR RED and vege F. JUDSON. would be preferred ) pleasantly situated, directl north from the Capitol, only a few minutes wal to the city limits. ing a pleasant and hea oF and near the city, will please call on the sub. ber WM. EMMERT, Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery. dec 12—eost*¥&wif e 4 434 street, north of Pennsylvania avenue. moderate. Inquire of JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant. dec 27—eo6t VOR REN Ren of Mrs Ould yard. The rent will ton street dec 20—2awlw (Intel) SUNNYSIDE FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRI- ber desiring this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va.,i mile from the Lon; Bridge, or 2 miles from Centre Market, wit! easy access by Washington and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. The farm contains 200 acres; 30 ac: is in good timber; the balance well iaid off tn arable fic'ds and meadows. Also, about S00 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations. R The improvements consist of a good Dwelling House of § rooms, beside garret and basement; a house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with necessary sheds &c., usual toa dairy and market farm Persons desiring to purchase can get further in- formation by applying to BURKE @ H ERBERT, Alexandria, or to the subscriber on the premises. ‘Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf (OR RENT—THE SPACIOUS STORE and Warehouse now in the occupancy of Mr. H. W. Blunt, situated on the corner of Gay and High streets, immediately opposite Forrest Hell, in Georgetown, D.C. Possession yiven on the Ist January next. Apply to BLADEN FORREST, Cox’s Row, Georgetown, D. C nov 22-eotw* J OTICE.—JOHN GEORGE STOCK, REAL Estate Agent, and Intelligence Office, F st., between Sth and 9th streets, south side, has on hend au extensive lot of Houses and Lots for sale or rent, on the most liberal terms He informs the citizens of Washington that he is prepared to execute Deeds of Trust and the varlous forms of Conveyancing, in both the German and English language. dec 7—eolm lace OTS FOR SALE.—TWO OR THREE good Building Lots in « rapidly improving nel bborhood for tale on ten ws’ credit. A ply tos. d. DRURY jy 2i—t A GENERAL INVITATION TO EX- amir e one of the largest and beat assortments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudolr PIANOS, ever exhibited toa Washington public. Persons wishing to purchase, will find that they can be accommodated on the most liberal terms, by early application at the Music Depot, Star Buildings, GEO HILBUS, Agent. Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dec 2i—tr GRAND SHOOTING MATCH. HE PUBLIC IS RESPECTFULLY IN- formed that a Grand Shooting Match wiil take place on TUKBSDAY MORN Ne next, Jan- uary let, 1856, on the vacant land known as the Common beyond the Railway Depot, for a band- some set of Highland Pipes, valued at 850 Shooting to commence at 11 o’clock a. m., and continue until 200 shots are fired. Terms 25 cents shot Arms and ammunition furnished gratis. dec 28—31# NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. N ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss 8. J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post Oftice, Bridge street, Georzetown, in order to reduce her stock of goods before the Spring sea- son. she will sell at cast a handsome assortment of EMBROIDERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec i8—ft&eo!m CHAISTMAS ane NEW YEAR'S PRES- ENTS. E HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF RICH Dress SILKS, which bave been marked down at very low prices to close them ont. Also, a lot of ladies’ rich Velvet, Moire Antique Suk aud Cloth CLOAKS, embracing all the nov- rg of the season, and SHAWLS, in every va- riety. Wim a large assortment of fine French and Scotch embroideries, in COLLARS, SLEEVES POCKET HANDKERCHIMFS, &c., &c i Those in pursuit of useful, as well as ornamen- tal, presents for Christmas aud New Year's, are particularly invited to call end examine on stock. COLL&Y £& SEARS No 523 7th street, 3 doors north Pa. avenus. dec 21—10t sé RACH JEWELRY. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE AND rich assortment of FINE JEWELRY for the holidays, comprising rich Cameo, Mosiac and feo Pins and Karri ‘8, of the latest style, leeve Buttons, Studs, a variety of other Gold Jewelry. Also,a fine collection of Silver Gob- lets, Cups, Napkin Rings, Spoons, &c., together with some superior timekeeping Watches, in oe and silver cases, which I am selling at New York city prices, and no advance on account of the tnentealng demand for my goods . Sign of the Large Eagle, Pennsylvania avenue, No. 418, dec 22—iw H.O HOOD. J i gieyeotd PRESENTS FROM EUROPE, just received at THE LAKES, dec U—tf 504 Pa. avenue. The above described piace is recommended to The Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire Rail- Esq., Washington, D. C., or ae subseriber on A HOUSE, WITH FLOWER able garden, together with 25 acres of land under good cultivation, suitable for a dairy or market garden. (the letting of all together Any person desirous of secur- residence in the coun- NDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE.— The subscriber has for rent, in whole or in part, a handsomely furnished House, situated on '—WITH POSSESSION EARLY in January, the house now occusied by James Major, Esq., on the corner of Dumbarton and Beall streets, Georgetown, formerly the residence It has ampie room fora large fam- ily, and a large garden filled with choice fruit trees, flowers, &c., together with a pump in the low to a good tenant, on early application to the subscriber, 122 Washing- A. HYDE. to remove South, offers for sale in the First Ward at Pablic Sale —On SATURDAY, December 224, at 3X o'clock, on the premises, 1 shali sell part of Lot No 6, in Square 140, fronting 12 feet 6 inches on north L street, between iSth and 19th stre ts with the im- rovements consisting of a neat iwo stery frame Jwelling House. This p:operty is situated in the vicinity of the new Western Merket-bouse, and is very desirable property fora small famtly. teams: One-half cash; the residue in 6,12 and months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. J.C McGUIRE, Auct. commodate six or eight table boarders. jy 30 tf OAKD, &c.—-MRS. BATES,ON THE 8S. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommo:tute gentlemen withrooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—ty t 4 completed : proaching ®easo' their large and SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT F RICH JEWELRY GOLD WATCHES, SILVER and SILVER PLATED WARE, &c —The®ubscriber respectfully informs the pub- lic that his assortment of goods for the season is very complete, embracing— Superior GOULD WATCHES, for ladies and ntlemen, fine Gold GUARDS, Vest and Fob HAINS Rich JEWELRY of every description Silver TEA SETS, CUPS, SPOONS, FORK, LADL xe. Heavy silver-plated CASTORS, CAKE BAS- KETS, TEA SETS, and TABLEWARE gene- rally. All of which he will sell on the most favorable terms SAMUEL i EWIs, 250 Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts. dec 17—-2w $50 *EWAK D--A ROLL OF BANK Spe Notes was lost on Sunday afternoon on the way from Browns’ Hotel up Penna. avenue, 15th street, as far as H to 19th street. The roli contained one #100 bill, the balance in 20’s. 10's, and 5’s, amounting in all to about $230. The dec 19—d LU The above sale is postponedin cen- sequence of the rain until MONDAY afternoon, December 3ist, same hour and plare. dec 27. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct dec 24—tr ae dec 4—tf By A. GR , Auctioneer Uf beware SAL# —By virtue of a deed of trust, dated the 25th day of November, in the year 1954, and recorded in LiberJ. A »., No 89, one of the land records of Washington county, D C., the undersigned will sell at public sale, on MONDAY, the 7th day of Jan , 1856, at four o’clock p.m., on the mises, Lot 15 in squ No 747, fronting on i2th strect west, just abeve L strert Terms: Seven hundred dollars in cash ; the bal- ance In four notes of equal sums, at3 6,9 and 12 montis, to be well endorsed, with interest from the day of sale, secured by a deed of trust on the property Deeds at the expense of purchaser If thé terms of sale be not complied with in five days from the day of the sale, the lot will be re- tol street, mear th NETS AND at one-half the p of this city Cents per chance. above reward will be paid to the person returning | soid, on three days’ notice, at the risk and loss of the money to WM. P the purchaser. 379 Sth street, between Pa avenue and D st. JOHNSON HELLEN dec 21—4t&ds A.G By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Aucti N TUESDAY AFTERNUON, day of February, 1856, at 4 o'clock, on the remises, by virtue ofa deed of trust, dated 23d ‘ebruary, 1855, andrecorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C_, in Liber, J. A.8., No. 91, folio 311, &c , J + ball offer for sale oneun- divided third part, of the undivided fourth part, of the undivided two-thirds part, or Lot No. 4, in Square 290, in the city of Wzshington. This lot fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. Terme of sale: One-third carh ; the balance in six and twelve months, to be secured as may be required by the trustee JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HOICE FRUIT YREES AT AUCTIUN, In order to give all persoas an opportunity of securing a portion of theline Frat! Trees rai: al ey the late Jno. H. King, at Valley View Farm, near Georgetown, the executrix of the estate has dever- mined to ofer them to the highest bidders on THURSDAY and SATURDAY of each week, in front of tee Auction Stere of Messrs Wall, Bar- nard & Co. These trees are all. grafted fruits, in | @ Sourishing condition, of good size, and will be warraated to be what they are represented Catalogues can be had 01 application at the above Auction Sture, and at the stall, Valley View deca soe. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS’ PRES- ENTS. NREAT SALE OF BOOKS BY the WASH- * 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 siiver 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 yent’s gold Pi» for one dollar A Book and lady’s gold Pin for one dollar A Book and lad.’s gold Ear Drops for one dollar A Book and gold Pen for one dollar A Book and Pocket Knife for cne dollar A Book and Stationery for one collar A Book and elegant Gift Book for one dollar Come one, come all, and give us a call. Sign of Ted flag WASHINGTON BOOK COMPANY. dec 3—lw CARD.—WE dec SELL V IES, AND FAN No. 314 Pa. dec 21—eo6t dec 6—law2m TAKE THIS OPPORTUg nityto return our sincere thanks to our friends and the public generally for the large and In- creasing patronage with which we have been fa- vored during the past year, and hope, by fairdeal- ing and strict attention to business, to merit a continuation of the same We would also say to those of them who have unsettled yunts on our books that the same will be made out by the Bist instant, and they wiil greatly oblige us if they OTICE.—W Itimo. same sent will find them ready made off at our desk for delivery. will call and settle. ‘Those not paid prior to the | Farm, !n Ventre Market. E. J. KING, dec 17—e06t 3d January will be called upon, as we wish to — ae close our books for the past year By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, URSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and No. 310 Pa. avenue, between Ninth and Tenth EK ply situated Reali Estate. By vir OWER GISB streets. tue of several Geeds in trust from James A the District, si URS, FUR Wire and Ann Wise, his wife, bearing me beantifal and genuine heap. | date respec on the 7th riland the est lot yet received which we are selling at the = day a ae rece mpeg f a land well set; 90 very lowest cash prices, are requested to call and the Fra lh ir ‘late “ghee tion, will sell OF | in wheat, one! examine our stock at the new Buzaar, corner of 6th oe a See macoreen, gpg’ street and Pennsylvania avenue. public sale on THURSDAY, the 24th day of Jan ing 9 * od uary, 155, at 4o’clock p m.,on the premises, 4 _de6 31-1 ee are par of Loi No. 12. In Square No. 429, beginning INE FRENCH EDITIONSeOF ROUS-~ | for the same ata point on 7th street west on the arrels to the acre. seau, Racine, Sevigne, Corneille, Mollere, De - sc Stacl, Ducts, Froissart. Bourdalone, Le Sage, Schiller, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, Malherbe, Descaries, Barthelemy, Voltatre, Chateaubriand, Florian. Rabelais, Scribe, Malebranche, St Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiaveili, Regnard, and other writers, may be found at the most mod- erate prices at the bookstore of (he undersigued ; imported by bimseif direct from Paris, in fine calf and morocco bindings, some of them with beau- tifel ilustrations * 4* Also, a small collection, various, of French Books for youth, Paris editions r front line of said lot, at the distance of 40 feet from the southeast corner therecf, and running thence due west parallel to the scuth boundary line 100 feet to the rear line of said lot; thence due east 100 feet to the front line; thence south with sald front line i5 feet to the place of begin- ning, with the buildings and jmprovements, — consist of a three-story brick dwelling 00: The above property ts eligtbly situated on 7th street west, between G and H streets north, and rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favorable opportunity for bivestment. The terms will be one-third cash, and balance in six and twelve months, for notes bearing inter- est from day of sale secured by deed of trust upon the property; and if not complied with in six days after the sale the p..»perty will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the Soe All conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser HAS 8S WALLACH, JNO. C. C. HAMILTON, Trustees. JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 24—3taw& ds Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. UsSTEE 3 SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, dated 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 for Washington county, I shall sell, at public auction, to the h'gh- — allin winter dec FRANCK TAYLOR, USEFUL PRESENTS. NE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE kind in the city is G. FRANCIS’S, 490 Sev- enth street. He has not only every Housekee ing article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Braken Cabas, and other useful articles. His goods are of an excellent quality, and he sells lower than apy one else inthecity Ifa friend of ours wished td know the best place to buy a Sett of Spoons, Knives and Forks, Tea Setts, Castor, Cake Bas- ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Knife to an Axe or Wood-Saw, we would say. “go to FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you will be sure of getting goed articles, and at the very lowest price.’? dec 19—tf CHRISTMAS GIFT! OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well Of the Bankin, & Co. z- TWENTY-N Franklin THURSDAY EV Carusi’s Assembl) The general sat! heretofore sending th-m to their distant friends in the coun- Hee He also keeps constantly on hand a fine sup- Pl jh PICKLED and PRESKRVED OYSTERS lease callon R SCHWARZE, corner of Lith and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf $5 REWARD —!1 will give the above mentioned reward for the «pprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, aslave, who calls herself Ana Johnson, and who ran away from ine on Saturday night, the 8th instant. She is about 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 bye deed of trust on the premises. All Sortie cost of purchaser. NRY NAYLOR, Trustee. J.C. McGUIRE, Auvet. Immediately after the above. on the prem- ises, we shall 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. Terms as above. hisi to the enjoyment a: Sati- faction in regar Supper will be ca erer. No Hats cr Os dee 10—eotf 506 New Jersey avenue. cept those worn FOR THE HOLIDAY ar LL WHO PURPOSE MAKING CHRIST- mas and New Year presents during the ap- RICHARD WALLACH § Tmustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. nov 13-2awkds of Reception. able MILLINE oa Saturday, at her rooms, 301 Pennsylvania, evenue, up stairs. N. B —Apprentices wanted. “RS. RUOFF, Milin ATELY FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT- fully informs the ladies of Washington. that she has taken a s‘ore, No 3 east C; Yard. where she has on ment of the latest LOA M. A. TYSON & SISTERS RENCH AND ENGISH FEMALE SEMI- NARY., for day pupils, on F street. between 12th and 13th streets For terms, &c., circulars may be had at the Lr “WE = ponetnass, eal a the Institution. —im With Oak Wood, seasoned in honer of the Birth-» tri honor us with their presence Ob izing and expsrienced F locr Managers have been selecte : whose ev 24 years old, 5 feet, four or five inches hich, light If the purchaser oy purchasers shall fail to com- gigi biack complexion ‘with full round face, of good ply with the terms of sale within five days there- the occesion Serres genes a ean Media ng wo Tele reserve.the right to resell, at ‘Tickets UNE DOLLA end took wi er her feather a ing. the expense of said defaultii rehaeer. i t cy ““WM. F. PHILLIPS, JOHN T. FENWICK. 4 — gg ange York, another lot of fashion- RY, which will be a dec 7—f ESSRS TAVLOR & MAURY HAVING their arrangements for the M, respectfully invite attention to varied sto. k, which includes. in addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, a assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegent and recherche description, particular) suited for Christmas and New Year Presents. , LOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, #t TE LAFES, 504 Pennsylvania avenue. ’ - te of the Capitol and asplendid@ assort- es of WINTER BON 3. &e , which will be sola rice usuelly charged in the stores lec 13—eol m* e eastern nl HE PRETTIEST CAKE IN THE DIs- trict. now on exhibition in the window of ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, Georg: town, to- gu with four others, will be disposed of Monday Evening, the 3ist instant, by Rafe: or sooner, if the chances are all taken ice, F' 5 dec 22-1w InG OFF CHEAP, ISHING TO CLOSE OUT MY STOCK of RIBBON . LACES, EMBRUIDER- CY NOTIONS, for the pu of making a change in my business, 1 will offer bargains to all who will favor me with a call. A. TATE, avenue, bet. 10th and Lith sis (Intel) ee & ROGERS’S RAZORS — We have a fin> assortment of theabove named RAZORS, to which we call the attention of - tlemen who wish to have an easy shave. Kiso ST RU PS of the most approved makes, SHAVING M, SOAPS, and everything requisite fora man’s toilet. T. 8. GALLIGAN & CO., oe Goods and Perfumery, 370 Penn. av., nov Under Brown’s Hotel i SHALL, AS USUAL, Is- ll open accounts from our books w P to Those to whom they will be ill favor us by an early settlement of the ‘Those who prefer not to have their bills CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. A WASHINGTON MiRKET AND GRASS FARM FOR SALE standing. ORO’, THE BEST FARMIN ituated on the Potoraac, two and a half miles from the United States bridge at the Navy Yard, containing 200 acres. 75 of §t Limothy rable, in three flelds; one down m young clover, the other clover for fallow. »Also. 15 acres in a markei garden, rent- yearly from $500 to $600. The grass cut last year, without top-dressing, 100 tons, sold in this market at 330a ton. The corn land yields eight The improvements are a fine brick house of ten rooms aud a cellar, large barn, gardener’s house, ood conditien hery; fine for herring, feir for shad. Also, for sale, another tract of land, 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard bridge, a part clear- ed. @ fine soil and exposure for a market garden, the rest well wooded, and will cut from 2,000 to 3,000 cords Oak Wood. Now on it 350 to 400 cords seasoned oak, cut last ‘The wood will pay for the land The improvements are new, a small @ a corn-bouse. and a stable for six horses. Referto HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, w corn house, overseer’s house, The prretiny sd house of Sweeny, Rittenhouse, dec 21—d2w PRO BONO PUBLICO! INTH ANNUAL BALL or THE Fire Company! ht of the illus- Dr. Franklin. \HE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nounce to their friends and the public that they will give their Tuenty-ninth Annual Ball on ENING, January 17th, 1856, at Rooms. icticu Our annual bells have. al x 4 ven and the entire svecess attend! repared for accommodating the public in general | est bidder, on MONDAY afternoon. December 17 2 agate ; ng with FRESH OYSTERS. put tp air-tight, for | at 4 o'clock, on the premises, the whole of square pledge euecives to make tale Soir eect ee e ovrselves to make this hel! one of the rightest that has ever given brightness to the tory of ba'ls in the aunais of the compan No exertions will be s a red that mey cor: nd pleasure of those who my exertion will be to give rd to the floor furnished by an experienced _ Confections, Ice Cream, Fiutt, &c., will be pro- vided by one of cur city’s most skil'fu. confec- A frvorite Cotillon Band has been engaged tor R—cémitting a gentle- ‘will be allowed in the hal! ex- the Firemen. The entire company will act as the Committee The above sale is postponed until ‘ rrangemen Proaching holidays, are respectfully solicited ie ‘DNESDAY afternoou, January 9th, at 3% R some vote Wma Fanni examine our assortment, which is both appro- | 0’clock, on the premises. J Williamson, a Tha priate and seasonable, such as— ~ JAS. C. McGUIRE, Go ¥ obes de Chambre, of rich cashmere and other | ec 19—2aw&ds Auctioneer. H Ward, ‘= ha Bre : French embroidered Smoking Jackets, new style STEWART’S aaa Also, French Oil Print Jackets, Smoxing Caps | SKYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOM8—Qur Se Metley, Gold and Silver-head Canes PICTURES are perfectly life like, with a |— A Spring, a, Ties, See imo Mufflers beautiful ness, and ‘an elegant sinooth C J Canfield, y ns soft tone, are joran, Toilet Articles. Pertumery, e+ &. > equaled, in the United : ise ita Jan 15,16,17 GEO. H.B.'WHITE & co. and see for Hat, Cap and Gents. Furnishing Establish- W. Galt & Bros. J. WATE CORRESPONDENCE OP ment, 38 Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th sts 10th streets, No. 224 Pa, avenue. Clay. 1 wMSPRANCK TAYLOR,