Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1856, Page 3

‘ EVENING STAR LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Tae Covncits.—In the Board of Alder. men, on Monday, there was no quorum present; Common Council.—All present except Mr. Mr. Bayne presented the petition of Wm. Van Reswick, asking to be refunded the amount overpaid for a license ; referred. Mr. Ruff presented the petition of J. E. Clark, as! ened at the that the channel may be deep- poration wharf at the end of Eleventh street east’ referred Mr. Walker introduced a bill for the relief Assessors ; passed. of the Cit: j Mr. A . from the committe of claims, re- ported the bill from the Board of Aldermen, entitled “An act amendatory of the act for the relief of S. H. Platt, approved May 17, 1855 ;” Also, from the same committee, an adverse report on the bill from the Board of Alder- men for the relief of Ann Laporte, and a like report on the petition of J. Tabler, and asked to be discharged from their farther considera- tion ; which was to. and the committee was accordingly di Mr. R harged. uff, from the committee on police, re- rted without amendment the bill f1 Board of Alderman = pine for tl lishment of a Board of Heal ment of a Commissioner of Health, an scribing his duties, &c.; laid over. Mr Peters moved that fifty copies be printed in biil form for the use of the Board. Mr. Jefferson moved to amend the motion by enelosing in brackets all the new matter con- tained in the bill, and that the committee on of said bill; ageed to. Fag superintend the preparation and print- je President laid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor, transmitting a communication from the City Suveyor in re- lation to the records, &c., in his office. Mr. Abert moved to refer the communica- tion to a special committee of three ; agreed to, and Messrs. Clements, Lloyd, and Turton were 5 erm said committee. The resident laid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor, transmitting the following communication : Dear Sin: The committee appointed by the last Southern and Southwestern Commer- cial Convention to select the place and fix the time for its next session, having announeed their acceptance of an invitation to meet in the city of Richmond on the 30th day of Jan- uary next, the undersigned, on behalf of the citizens and Board of Trade of Richmond, aware of your interest in the subjects con- nected with this movement, cordially invite our attendance and participation in the de- Ricumonp, Dee. 15, 1855. ‘iberations of the convention. We also request that you will take such early action as will insure the appointment of if delegation from your city. Jos. R ANDERSON, a fu Horace L. Kext, James Lyons, James H. Grant, ,_ Henry C. Caney, Davin J. Burr. Committee of Invitation. To the Mayor of Washington, D. C. Mr. Clements moved to refer the communi- eastion to a special committee of three; to, and Messrs. Peters, Abert, and AtLee were appointed the committee. The adverse report made on the 17th inst. by Mr. Towles, from the special committee on the subject of hiring out the grounds attached ashington Asylum, wasthen taken up to the for consideration. Mr. Clements moved that the report and the petition in connexion therewith be referred to the Committee on the Washington Asylum; which was agreed to. The Board then adjourned. Tue Report oy THE SECRETARY OF THE Interior contains considerable matter of in- terest to our readers. The construction of fire-proof publi¢ build- ings is recommended. An a also recommended four a building for the ac- eommodation of the Department of the Inte- rior. Within a few years the business of the Pa- tent Office will require the whole of the entire structure in whieh it now is, and the Depart- ment of the Interior will have to seek shelter If an appropriation for the erec- tion of a proper departmental buildin, now made, it could not be finished an pared for oceupancy in less than three or four years, which is the longest possible time the rooms now occupied by this Department in the Patent Office —- ean, with any show of . it therefore becomes @ question of moment whether immediate pre- paration should not be made for the anticipa- ted exigency. The extent of some of the public grounds has been trenehed upon, whilst perhaps their limits should have been enlarged. Ground ublic purposes has not been re- many years will not elapse ere there will be an universal regret that more elsewhere. propriety, be retaine enough for served, an gpace had not been retained. The estimates for improving and ornament- ing the reservations have been inereased. The pian adopted for the ‘‘ Mall’ should be more vigorously prosecuted. Ita present appear- ance is inelegant, when, with a comparatively small expenditure, it might easily be con- verted into a beautifal park. The grounds, for whieh suitable appropriations were made by Congress, have been well improved, and are admired by all for their neatness, beauty, and tastefulness It is recommended that a competent and in- telligent landscape gardener be em superintend the improvements of the public The condition of the long bridge is noticed, and the Secreta: grounds. should be replaced by a substantial and per- manent structure. The bridge ia indispensa- ble, and the means of defraying the cost of con- struction abundant. The appro ings for the intendent K riotions for the erection of build- ational Hospital for the Insane are nearly exhausted. They have been judi- ciously and economically expended, under the Supervision and control of its intelligent super- The whole sum appropriated is $171,341, which covers the cost of the farm, the present buildings, furnishing, fitting up, and all other incidental expenses. Although originally designed for ninety patients, the resent building will acoummodate one bhun- red. More room and outbuilding will be re- uired and an estimate is made for them. Ithough the buildings were not completed, yet there were upwards of sixty patients re- ceived into the hospital and taken care of pre- vious and subsequent to the 30th of June last. The Board of visitors authorized by act of — bas been appointed, organized, and aithfully and cheertully discharging their The institution has been opened under favorable auspices, and bids are appropriate duties fair to be one of the first in the country. The Washington [nfirmary also claims and merits attention. It is under the manage- ment of some of the most distinguished phy- sicians of the District, who gratuitously labor in it to alleviate the sufferings of those under The annual pl Daognesoe made relieve many non- their charge by Congress enables it to resident paupers who are suddenly seized with disease in thiscity. At this time eighteen are provided for, but the the number could be in- creased to forty by doubling the usual Appro- priation. This is demanded by the increase of that clase of strangers visiting the city and —_ such aid. he Penitentiary is so planned and construe- ted as not to be well protected against fire or the eseape of bold and ingenoius convicts. Its ness has been paid, the contract sys- tem partially adopted, and the strictest econo- indeb my and accountability established. The reorganization of the Patent Office has been perfected, and its good effect already sensibly experienced. It will require a further appropriation to complete the west wing of the Patent Office building. The east wing cost $607,700. Owing to the declivity of the grade, an addi- tional story was required in the west wing. It was found necessary so to construct its basement, sub-basement, and prineipal story that each might be converted into one large room when the Office demand it. marble and granite piers and architraves have © accomplish this object been introduced which are not in the corres- ponding stories of the east wing. These and Other additions cost about $100,000, and yet the whole expenditure will not exceed that of the east wing. The north part of the building should be qommenced The estimated cost is $450,000, m the estab- ith, the appoint- pre- agreed ropriation is were re- loyed to advises that it uirements of the Patent @/]| co There is a 1; d ated the made the depository exploring by the public, of self is ver sf@newe Court.—On Monday. Johnson, Esq., of Louisiana, and Pranklin A. Dick, Esq., of Missouri, were admitted as at- torneys and cc unsellors of this Court. No. 31. Alfred Savignac, plaintiff in errors, The argument of this roper dil vs. Abraham Garrison. cause was continued by Hon. T. Ewing for the defendant in error, and concluded by Mr. Baxter for the plaintiff in error. No. 32. Robert A. Parkeret a/., appellants, vs. Wm. Overman. The argument of this cause was commenced by Mr. Bryan for the appellants, and continue for the appellee; until they adjourned. lic exercises. public Gautier’ infers that the The without a . A partial estimate for its oh Foy submitted. room in the Patent Office, ational Gallery, which is not for any practical purpose. It has been the curiosities of the 1g and-other expeditions, and of other rare articles worthy of preservation. if they could be removed to a more would be very advantageous to the Patent Office. This room is one of the | building, being two hundred and sixty feet long and sixty-two feet six inches wide; and the cases it contains cost some thirty thousand dollars, drawn from the patent fund. The room is required for the i exhibition of rejected models, for which it is so well calculated and was probably designed. The Commissioner could then determine which of the models could be treated as useless and which placed on exhibition; and thus would be brought to light a set of models, never seen less importance than those new so well exhibited in the cabinets of models of patented inventions. This would be a great acquisition to in- ventors, one of the most meritorious and de- serving classes of our citizens The collection in the gallery, a very curious, interesting, and instructive one, is constantly open to and at- tracts large numbers of visiters, which in it- Proper; but, when taken in con- nection with the secrecy and seclusion to which the inventions and discoveries are entitled whilst under examination, it becomes a privi- lege of doubtful propriety, calculated, as it is, to disturb the employees of the Patent Office in their business, and to affect, in some in- stances, the interests of the inventors. The collection has no connection whatever with the Patent Office, and may as well, therefore, be placed elsewhere. suitable place it in the by Mr. Lawrence De.ta Kappa Epsitox.—There will un- daubtedly be a large and refined audience this evening at Carusi’s Saloon, where the convention of this fraternity will hold its pub- B. R. Welford, Esq tor, is one of the most eloquent members of the Virginia bar, and every one who reads the Southern Jiterary Messenger; (we wish more paid for it,) knows the rare talents of the poet, John R. Thompson, Esq. After the ses, there will be a supper at No one in the city, who wishes to be considered intellectual, will stay away from Carusi’s this evening. Tue First Session of the musical conven- tion under the direction of Messrs Johnson and Frost, was held to-da: Gallery of the Smithsonian Institue This hall has been conveniently fitted up for the accom- modation of the convention, but seems to be inadequately warmed. Prof. Johnson gave the opening lecture. He has a well developed chest, and looks as if he could sing a little himself on occasions The Professor is evidently at home in music, and the exercises cannot fail to be of interest and advantage. The Convention, which was quite fully at- tended, was still in session when we left. in the Picture Tuose Boston Cream Cakes sent to the compositors of the Star office this morning by Ridenour & Co., confectioners, Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth ‘streets, were voted unanimously to be A. No. 1, by those diseussing their good qualities around the imposing stone; aleo decided, nem. con., that the public should be apprised of rhe place to procure excellent confectionery, &c. Is THE op1sron of the ‘ oldest indabitant”’ yesterday was the greatest New Year’s ever experienced in Washington, from which he uality of our whisky is im- proving, or that ubere was less of it drank— probably the latter. guard-house is quite empty this morn- ing, which, for the day after New Year’s is a fact to be ‘“‘made a note of.”” ALL INTERESTED will, no doubt, bear in mind that the Odd Fellows’ Levee comes off to-night, at the Hall on Seventh street. the interest taken in the matter by members of Columbia Lodge, and others, a fine enter- tainment is expected Tue Yacers had a brillicnt New Year’s ball last nigh at Carusi’s. ion, and gallantry of the Teutonic race was well represented, and the whole affaiar was delightful to all who participated. The beaty, fash- Cronxat Covrt.—Margaret Bruce, for re- ceiving stolen goods, was being tried when we left the court to-day. On Monday last, Adel Williams, colored, was sentenced to two years in the peniten- tiary. Taey are Comine.—Who? Minstrels; they open at the Varieties on Mon- day next, for a short season. Why*Christy’s GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. sentatives. general approval. in its with t of the lover o! Our ant Sal ing exhibitions. GroreRTOWN, Jan. 2, 1856. The announcement on Monday, that Presi- dent Pierce had transmitted to Congress his annual message in advance of the organiza tion of the House, took many of the denizens of our vencrable city completely by surprise. Every right thinking man among us, however, commends the President for waiting no longer the tardy movements of the House of Repre- The message contains much in- formation of vitul importance # the country and had he waited until the House organize: before he sent it in, we think it more than likely another Christmas would have found it still in his possession, and the nation without the important information it contains, unless a little more of real national feeling and the spirit of compromise should characterize the doings of the members of the House in the future than hitherto. message as a state paper we have heard but one epinion expressed b Whigs or Democrats, an of ability it deserves to take rank among the very ablest of any of his predecessors. The decided yet conservative tone in which it dis- cusses our foreign relations, meets with a very And the able manner in which the cause of the sectional jealousies now abroad in the land is discusse Of the merits of the either conservative that is that in point lotters of sec- » Meets with a atriot who Doubtless, it will tiends of the Methodist Protest hool intend favoring us to-mor- row evening, with one of their very interest- We learn from some of them that this one will far Surpass in interest any heretofore given. The pieces for declamation and singing, and dialogues selected for the occasion, are nearly all now, and of the most appropriate character. flourishing condition, numbering about 150 pupils, with about $120 in the treasury, and This school is in a 600 volumes of useful books in the library. Many ef our ice merchants are as busy as bees this morning laying ina supply of the ar- ticle for the coming season. At the ladies’ fair and festival there was a perfect jam again last night. seen so dee heretofore evenin The waite. We have ne an interest taken in any fair id in our city. It closes this so we would advise all whocan to go. ur and grain market is unusually juiet, no sales of moment transpiring. The former is still held at $8 6248.75, and the latter at $1 S0a1.85 for red, and $1.85a1.90 for Specraror. and Sidney L. -) the ora- From ed and put per light before t!:e people, together e wholesome suggestions it contains in relation to the matter, and the keen rebuke co masterly administered to the tional strife and social disco hearty approval from every real has carefully perused it. tend in no small degree to allay much of the sectional feeling now abroad among portions ple, and cause the heart of every national concord to pulsate with new emotions of love and veneration for our glo- rious Union. If Letter trom Hon. Jehu Minor Botts, of Virginia, dated Ri July 9th, 1886. Messen Wee 8. Breas & Go. tiemen : Considerations of duty to the afflicted alone prompt me to send you this vol- ‘you thi Btary testimontal to the great value of CARTERS SPANISH bag larg bead that almost incurable ‘Without being or it necessary to go into the particulars of case, I can say that the astonishing re- sults that have been produced by that medicine, on a mem- f the beat ph; remedies had failed, fully Justify me fn recommending its use to all who may be suffer- {ng from that dreedful malady. do not mean to say that it is or that it will afford the same cases; for, of course, I can know ing about that—but from what I have seen of the effects, I would not hesitate to use it in any case of Scrofula, with persons for whom I felt an interest, or over whom I could exercise infinence or control. jan l—im iy yours, JNO. M. ip? A New Medicine —« When was there @ time wher there was not?” asks the reader. There never was any very long time elapsed, we think, but some new nostrum made ite appearance, but a8 one mediciue can- not cure all diseases whatever the vendors may say in their advertisements, we think there is room for aclence yet. Dr. L, B. Wright ‘has discovered and prepared » vegetable “Lignid Cathartic,”” which merits some attention. If we can administer a good medicine to our children or our invalid friends without jucing mausea, or any of those severe pains attending all other purgatives, we will consult not only their health, but also our own ‘comfort by so doing ‘This Cathartic or Family Physic is very pleasant to take, and {s,we are fully assured, pi by an old experienced prac- titioner personally ; he assures us there is nothing io it but what is purely vegetable and wholesome In ali cases (old or physic ts required. Give it a trial. copatitutions, Christmas is over, now suffering pain fu the r side, from an trregular ac- tiem of thirty years agony has been cured { jay by this valuable “Electric Oil,” from the Professor's ouly office, 39 hia, between Chesnut and Walnut, lance. P.3.—E. 3. Exq., of Beverly, N. badly injured by the trous coltision of th Donald, wes comuletely restored by De Grat Rlectrit. Ol. He says, “tell the world; so says Rachel, aud thousands more. 39Soeth Eighth, close by Che-nut, only office, dec 31—tf Uj Are you Sick?—Then yeu can’t be cured too soon. Don’t delay until your complaint is incura- bie, and then mourn when it {* too late. Four-fifths of all the disease which people the church-yards might be cured by AYER’S CATHARTIO PILLS, if taken in season. Don't go dragging through the Spring faint, sleepy, and listless, be- e var blood is loaded with bile. Don't wear the head- artburn, and their kindred disorders, because your stomach is foul.’ Don’t parade yourself around the world, covered with pimples, blotches, ulcers, sores, and all or any of the unclean diseases of the skin, because your system wants cleansing. Don't show yourself about, lean, haggard, all caved In, because your Stomach lind Bowels need «trength= euiug into healthy action. Ayer’s Pills set these things right ax surely as water quenches fire. They purify the body and biood, and reatore their functions Into healthy activity which you can feel as quick as they are taken. They are the one who was 80 Peat medical wonder of this age, recognized by all who know their virtues, and many thousands know them. Take the Cherry Pectoral for gh, and the Pills for all derange- ive medicine, AYER, Lowell, Mass., and sold by every respectable druggist. ‘Sola by'Z. D. GILMAN, Washington; 0. M. LINTHICUM, Georgetown ; JAMES COOK & CO,, Frederickeburg. oc 16—e03m 0? Balm of th nd Flowers, discevered by Dr. Fortiwr, of Pa: for beautifying the cemplexion, Curing diseases of the skin, for shaving, cleansing the teeth, removing pimples, tan, and freckles, and pe ‘or y Be Buflding, corner ¢i streetand Penna. avenne. dec 12 {> Dyspepsia, in all its various forms of emaciated humanity, resulting often from small causes like Indigestion, producing Constipation, the Stomach, and « thousand other ailments tending to pros. trate or debilitete the physical man; any and all of these iWin yield Mice magic t> Dr. Hostetter’s celebrated STOMACH BITTERS, giving it the reputation it bears of reiustating to health thousands who have tried its vivifying aud strength- ening ioffmence upon their almost despairing and broken constitutions. All sbould use these Bitters during this the most effectual preventive of diseases every where—wholesale depot at JOHN N. rE ane Seventh streets. dec 26—1w CALLAN’S, Noah Walker & Co., Marble Hall Clothing Emporium, Browns’ Hotel Building, respectfully snnouace that their display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING ts now ready for inspection, comprising an assort of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, ESTS and PANTALOONS, of the newest and richest de- signs in matert-1, trimming and workmanship. To gentle- men who stady excellence with economy in fashionable ar- dreas an opportunity {# now offered for selecting @ of the attractive stocks of Goods in this city, at very reduced pric nov 2—tf i> Heofland’s German Bitters, prepared nd gold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 reet, Philadelphia, daily increase in their well-de- elebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de- ent of the .. These Bitters have, indeed, proved a blessing to the afflicted, who sbow their gratitude by the moet flattering testimoutals. This medicine has established for Itself # name that competitor wily their schemes, or seductive thelr prom t reach. It gained the public confidence by the immenae benefits that have been derived from it, and will ever maintain ite posi- tion, See advertisement, dec 12—3m {j-Ambrotype —Amongst the it ate tractive and beautiful epectmens of the Phe ‘aphic art, uow on exhibition at WHITEHURST’S GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES. They are traly a beautifal Picture, and in some respects an improvement on the old familar Da- guerreotypes. The Gallery contains quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotgpes of the United Court since 1860; members of the United dent Pierce and Cabinet, and many other fthe Nation. A visit to WHITERURST’S GAL- 34 Ponusylvania aveuue, is well worth the trou- me. nov 23—tf —————_—_—_— MARKIED, On the 27th instant, by Rev. James B. Donelan JOS. M. FREEMAN, jr., to bilss M. AUGUS- ‘TA, daughter of Dr. E. ©. Robinson, all of Nor- folk, Va * DIED, On the Ist instant, of dropsy, Mrs. ANN W ICHEY, wife of John Richey, in the 4€th year of her age. The funeral wiiltake place at 10 o’clock Thurs- day morning, ftom his late residence, 316 € street between 6th and 7th. * On the Ist January, Miss ANN ELIZABETH DANFORD, tn the 3ist year of her age ANTED—A SITUATION TO DO THE general housework of a moderate sized fam- lly. Address ‘‘Maria,’’ at this office. jan 2—It Country BOARD WANTED —A GEN- tleman from the South, with bis wife and two smail children, wishes board in the family of a respectable farmer, comfortably tixed, and not more than six miles from Washington. Liberal board will be paid and the best references given Address ‘‘Georgia,’’ through City Post Office, or at the Star Office. jan 2—3t* ANTED-—A SITUATION TO DO PLAIN cooking, and the washing and ironing of a small family, or nursing. Address “FG,” at this office jan 2—1t* ANTED—TO HIRE A GOOD SERVANT to cook and do general housework. Apply at No 445 Ninth street, between F and 6. jan 1—2t* ANTED—TO HIRE BY THE YEAR, A colored Woman, to do thecooking, washing and ironing of a small family, residing a short distance from the city. A slave from the country preferri Inquire at the Store of Shuster & Cig- jan 1—tf , W NTED—EVERY HOUSEKEEPER IN Washington and vicinity to know that we have received a fresh supply of that Crew 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., Corner Penna. avenue and $th street. dec 24—eolw 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 small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and eee size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disratch. Also, a lot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &¢.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B—Old Work Regiit, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. _ BOARDING. OAR DING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 Penn- sylvania avenue, by eis Brown’s Hotel, has more large and des{rable rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She can also ac a a pe six or eight table boarders. LA ————— OARD, &.—MRS. BATES, ON THE 8S. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street ped be say to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, ith or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—t A CARD TO THE LADIES. KS.M.E. DARR & MISS E.C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERY and DRESS MAKING, No. 410 Penn. avenue, second door west of Adams & Co.’s Express. Olfice. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMAS = 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 Bouquets. Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—1m* Briere BRONCHIAL TROCHES, OR Voice Lozeages, just received and for sale at MOORE’S ge Store, 113 Pa. svenue, opp. 7 Buildings. ‘Tooth, Nail, and other Brushes. A large sup- ply just received and for sale as above. ec 3L—eo3t FOR SALE AND RENT. R RENT—THE SECOND AND stories of the new house Apply on the Theatre the National , or to W. H. Prentiss, corner . a 15th and L streets. G. ANDERSON for rent, suit The rent will Foe RENT—A PARLOR AND BED Cham- ber, with or without by the da tee ctees $$ FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS. table for ear be —— Ne OR SALE-A VERY CONVENIENT House, with four rooms, sui family. Apply at No. 9 G, between - Also, three suites of Chambers. Is prepared to take boarders either of or week. Apply at 275 Pa. avenue, between 10th and 1ith sts. THOS. W. JONES. For RENT—A FI RST CLASS HOUSE, desirably situated, in the First Ward, and in the neighborhood of the Circle. new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, which is entirely new and of modern manufacture, is also URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A iy oppenite the iy Hal nished, containing in the house. For terms. of the National Hotel. ‘ibly situated, near- eo Handsomely fur. rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Co & , &c., apply at the office dec 27—tf Ace COTTAGE IN THE WEST END. For rent, near the corner of 1Sth and H sts., with a fine enclosure, convenient outbuildings, and handsomely furnished. Apply at the prem- ises. dec peat CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- gin‘a avenue and lith street, Island. For terms “ye JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. lec 15—tf OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rcoms are on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood Hoyse. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. dec 8—tf UILDING LOTS.—FOR SALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island of the city, on terms accommodat- Enguireat J. E and other ing to pure! office between 6th and Exchange Office dec 1—6w R RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board Also, table and transient SMITHS, 233 F street. th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, = t board. Inquire at Mrs. OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers on one floor. isd to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween 14th and 15th streets. OOM FOR RENT.—A pleasant Room in the third story, with or without furniture. Ap) to GEO. WILLNER’S Paper-hanging Ninth street. sep % 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 Hall, in Georgetown, D.C. January next. n Possession Apply to BLADES Cox’s Row, Georgetown, D. C. ‘22-e06w* ‘iven on the Ist the Patent Office. F RENT —A HANDSOMELY AND newly furnished house, situated on one of the most pleasant streets of the city, one square from {t contains ten rooms, exclu- sive of closets, with all the modern conveniences of , bath and other water fixtures, with astable and ‘carriage house attached. The furniture is entirely new, and complete in all its appoint- ments, making it one of the most desirable resi- dences in the city. Terms reasonable toa good ees Inquire at 446 Eleventh Gand H. fragt, between OR RENT—A HOUSE, WITH FLOWER and vegetable garden, together with 25 acres of land under good cultivation, suitable for a dairy or market garden. (the letting of all t would be preferred.) ae situated, di north from the Capitol, ing a pleasant and try, and near the city, wil scriber dec 12—e0dt*¥awtf OTICE.—JOHN GEORGE STOCK, REAL Estate Agent, and Intellige: between Sth and 9th streets, south side, has on hand an extensive lot of Houses and Lots for sale or rent, on the most liberal terms He informs the citizens of Washington that he is pi execute Deeds cf ‘Trust and the various forms of Conveyancing, in both the German and E; language. OTS FOR SAL plytoJ. H. DRURY. LL THE NEW BUOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S bh only a few minutes wal to the city limits. Any person desirous of secur- healt residence in the coun- lease call on the sub- WM. EMMERT, Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery. E.—FWO OR THREE 00d Building Lots in a rapidly improving neighborhood for sale on tem years’ credit. A) nce Ottice, F st., BOOKSTORE Caspar, by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World ” The Mysterious Story Book, or the *‘Good Step Mother Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redcliffe ea, and Adventures of Gilbert Go eter Parley Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo Travels, Vo WW ahead watt Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the Scalp Hunters ‘Ten Years among the Mall Bags Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen. Blank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 43 st. LEGANT NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS may be found at T. GALLIGAN & CO’S. dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En- glish Plated Ware, Toilet Articles, &c., &c. Penn. avenue, under Browns’ hotel. SELLING OFF CHEAP. ISHING TO CLOSE OUT MY STOCK of RIBBONS, LACE: IE3, AND FANCY NOTIONS, for the of making a change in my business, I bargains to all who will favor me with a call. A. TATE, No. 314 Pa. avenue, bet. 10th and 11th sts dec 21—eo6t MRS. RUOFF, Millmer, ATELY FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT- fully informs the ladies of Washin, that she has taken a store, No. 3 east te of the Ca; tol street, mear the eastern Yard, where she has on (Intel) and a splendid assort- ment of the latest styles of WINTER BON- NETS AND CLOAKS, &c., which will be sold at one-half the price usually char, of this city. afford! of pupils. cipal at Brookeville, Md. dec 27—1w lec 13—eolm* BROOKEVILLE ACADEMY. HE DUTIES OF THIS INSTITUTION will be resumed on MONDAY, Dec. 31st, a favorable opportunity for the entrance For catalogues apply at Charles H. Lane’s, Pennsylvania avenue, or address the P: £. B. PRETTYMAN, A. M., Principal. S$, EMBROIDER- ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT .—Newand second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and conve-| nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No ith street, abo 198 Eleven! sep 8SmeoSTu& Th* Ts MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS,— In accordance with the custom which pre- vails in our city, I desire to notify all my friends ‘who may have unsettled accounts their bills are made out, in antici- and customers, with me, that {i pation of a general settlement on the first of the year. Those who may not find it convenient to call will be waited on at their dwellings or places of business about the first of or ae ve Pa. avenue F, C. REICHENBACH, P. Merchant Tailor, No. 468 Seventh st. dec 29—d6t GENERAL INVITATION TO EX- amire one of the of Parlor Grand, ever exhibited to a Washi wishing to purchase, will cation at the Musto Depot, star Bull 7 GEO HILB Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dec 24—tr OLIDAY PRESENTS FROM EUROPE, HE LAKES just received at dec 1—tf 306 Pa. t and best assortments uare, and Boudoir PIANOS, ton public. that they can be 504 Pa. INE GOODS FOR wiih rely avenue, near 10th street. AUCTION SALES. an, A. GREEN, roraesene al eke USEHOLD AND KITCH - at Auction.—On MONDAY, § ee -_ a instant, 1 shall sell, at the Tri No. 6 east side 4, between C and D.kus the City Hall acto ovclo Stands Fine French plate Mirror, gilt frame, plate €0 by Toil ne et Sets ing Mattresses Five fine new Feather Beds of best quality Bolsters and Pillows Large passage Olicloth Stai Seas tes Large M 5 ing Stove, Hathmay patent, fixtures complete Alrtight and other Stoves With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisttes T er with many articles unriecessary to be mentioned ° Terms: Allsums under $25 cash; over $258 credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest » The above mentioned furniture is of a good quality and nearly new, and the sale will be well worthy the attention of persons ing. jan 2—4a A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ‘OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture, Feather Beds, Dry Goeds, &c , at On FRIDAY, the 4th day of Janu- ary. sell, at the ee Store of Mr. A. H. Lee, on north K, between 7th and 8th *treets, immediately opposite the Northern Mar- ket, at 10 o'clock a. m., a assortment of Household and Kitchen Furniture, viz: Mahogany dining, card and other Tables Painted chamber Cottage Set Bedsteads, Chairs, &c. Four Feather Beds Hair and shuck Mattresses and Bedding Cooking and other Stoves With ov other articles in the house-furnishing ne. Also, a lot of Dry Goods of various de- scriptions, and a good second-hand Boggy. Terms: All sums of and under $30 cash ; over $50 a credit of 60 and 9 days, for notes satisfac- torily endorsed, bearing interest. dec 31-4 A. GREEN, Auet. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture, &c., at Auction.—On THURSDAY January 3d, 1856, at 10 o'clock a. m., I will sell, 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, a good assortment of Household Effects, such as Mahogany Sofa and Chairs Marble-top Centre and other Tables Carpeti and Oilcloth Cane and wood-seat Chairs Girandoles and Looking glasses Aver iene aoa &e. China, and Croc! e Bedsteads and Bedding And many other articles ‘Together with a lot of Kitchen Requisites. Terms: $25 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 30 aud 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest from date. A. GREEN, Auttioneer. N. B.—The House is for rent and the Furniture may be purchased at private sale previous to the day of ios Apply on the premises. lec 28 — Aw By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. N TUESDAY AFTERNUOON, the seventh day of February, 1856, at 4 o’clock, on the remises, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 234 “ebruary, 1855, andrecorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J. A.8., No. 91, folio 311, &c , | shall offer for sale one un- 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 Washington. This lot fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. ‘Terms of sale: One-third cash ; tbe balance in six and twelve months, to be secured as may be required by the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee JAMES C. Mc6UIRE, dec 6—law2m Auctioneer. By HUGH DOWLING & CO , Auctioneers. | Pend Sete DAY AND EVENING SALES. The subscribers, determined to devote their whole attention to the Auction and Commission Business, respectfully inform the public that they are prepared to receive all goods consigned to their care for sale at = auction ; that no exer- tions on their = shall be spared to obtain the best prices for the same by fair and impartial rep- resentations ; and as they intend to confine them- selves toa strict cash business unless otherwise ordered, those ee to their sale shall be settled with immediately when the — are de- livered to the buyers. Goods sent to them for evening sales can be settled for next morning, if sold x gular evening auction for the of all kinds of merchandise can by this means be of reat service to the community, whose ronage is most respectfully solicited by the public’s obe- dient servants, HUGH DUWLING & CO , Auctioneers, DAY SALES—MOUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at 10 o’ciock, and every evening at 7 o’clock at the Store, No. 53, Varnum Buildings, Louisiana avenue. and at all other time~ and places where their services may be re- uired. Sales on the Market Square, opposite e¢ Bank of Washington, attended as usual on market days. Cash advances on consi; HUGH DOWLIN dec 16—eoim Ca FRUIT TREES AT AUC In order to give all n8 @n Opportunity of securing a portion of the fine Fruit Trees raised by the late Jno. H. King, at Valley View Farm, nees Georgetown, the executrix of the estate hss aeter- mined to offer them to the highest bidders on THURSDAY and SATURDAY of each week, in front of the Auction Ssore of Messrs. Wall, Bar- nard & C9. ‘These trees are all grafted fruits, tn 2 Zourishing condition, of good size, and will be warranted to be what — are reprosexted Catalogues can be had on application at the above Auction Store, and at the stall, Valley View Farm, in Centre Market. E.J KING, dec 1I—Wa&aF Executrix. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. IURSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE an Eligibly situated Real Estate.— By vir tue of two several deeds in trust from James A. Wise and Harriet Ann Wise, bis wife, bearing date respectively on the 7th day of April and the 8th day of September, 1565, and duly —— the subscriber, at the request of the treasurer the Frarkiin Butiding Association, will sell at public sale on THURSDAY, the 24th day of Jan- uary, 1856, at do’clock p.m.,ou the premises, tof Lot No. 12, in Square No. 429, beginning for the same ata point on 7th street west on the front line of said lot, at the distance of 40 feet from the southeast cornez thereof, and running thence due west parailel to the south boundary line 100 feet tothe rear line of said lot; thence due east 100 feet to the front line; thence south with said front line 15 feet to the of begin- ning, with the buildings and improvements, which consist of a three-story brick dwelling house. The above property is eligibly situated on 7th street west, between G and H streets north, and rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favorable opportunity for investrent. ‘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 a) th> pe say 5 and if not complied with in six days er sale the pro) iv will be resaid, a one week’s notice, at the risk and expense ofthe defaulting purchaser. All conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser. CHAS 8 WALLACH JNO. C. C. HAMILTON, T JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 2i—3taw&ds Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE —By virtue of a deed of trust, dated the 25th day of November, in the year 1854, and recorded In Liber J. A.8., No. 89, one of the land records of Washington county, D. C., the undersi; will sell at public sale, on MONDAY, the 7th day of January, 1856, at four o’clock p.m., on the ‘ises, Lot 18 in square No. 247, fronting on street west, just abeve L street Terms: Seven hundred dollars in cash ; the bal- ance in four notes of equal sums, at 3.6, 9 and 12 monthg, 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 the terms of sale be not complied with in five days from the day of the sale, the lot will be re- sold. on three days’ notice, at the risk and loss of the purchaser. JOHNSON HELLEN, Trustee. dec 2i—4t&as A. GREEN, Auct. ments. & CO., Auctioneers. | Bsencin VAL SOAP DENTRtFICE—A su- perior article for the teeth. The best article ever offered to the public. ererered sak ome. only br J. B. MOORE, jst, dec 3i—eo3t First Ward. NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. 188 H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss S. J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post ae Resp ee goods the Sp “4 reauce si sea- son, she will sell at cast a eanbioens Guoettanen jt of ‘EMBROIDERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec 18—6t&eo!m Death of the Hon. J. M. Berrien. Savarnxan, Jan. 1.—-Hon. J. M. Berrien died here at 9 o’clock this morning, after an illness of only twelve eays. Pennsylvania .—@overnor's Hanrnissvre, Jan. 2—Gov. Pollock delivg ered his message to the Legislature this morn ing. It commences with congratulatory re- marks about the financial condition of the State. The State debt has decreased during the year $36,000; and there has been no ne- cessity for creating new Joans. The Governor refers to bis former message for his opipion upon national affairs, reaffirm- ing his opinions then expressed. He calls at- tention to the necessity of further legislation on the license question. He adverts to the duty of electing an United States Senator. He alludes to the robbing of the State arms at the Harrisburg arsenal, and recommends the enactment of a law inflicting punishment for such offences and a further appropriation for building am arsenal at Philadelphia, the State arms now being kept in an insecure out- house, the former building having been torn down and not re-built, owing to the insuf- ficiency of the appropriatiou. vharleston Markets. Cuarteston, Jan. 1.—Cotton is —_ prices are in favorof buyers. Sales of 1,400 68 The weather continues stormy. Batimworg, Jan. 2.—Flour is firmer; How- agra _— at $8.62, and $8 50 is for City Mille, but no sales reported. Wheat is dull; good to prime whites $1.95a $2, fair to prime reds $1.88a$1.95. Corn is dull and unchanged; good to prime white and yellow 73a76e. Provisions are more active. Mess $16.87a$17. Bacon is lower; shoul-ders 1c, sides lle. Lard bas declined; sales in bbis. l0jalle, in kegs 11¢al2s. New York Markets. New Yorx, Jan. 2.—Flour is firm. Sales of 7,000 bbis. it State $8 44; Good Ohio $8.624; South 9.25. Wheat is firm; sales of 12,000 bushels—South ern red $1.94; southern white $2.00. Corn is firm; sales of 30,000 bushels Western mixed 93c, Pork has decliped; sales of 300 bbls. meas $17.00. Beef is drooping; sales of 150 bbis. Chicargo repacked 14 bo. Lard has declined; sales of 1s bbls. at 12c Whisky has declined; sales of 50 bbis. Ohio 3540. Stock Markets. New York, Jan 2.—Stocks are higher. Eales of Chicago and Rock Island Reiiread 85; Cleveland and Toledo Railroad 73); Cam- berland Coal Company 233; Erie Railroad 51i: Galena and Chicego Railzond 121; Southern Railroad 913; Reading Railroad Oo, FOR THE HOLIDAYS: LL WHO PURPOSE MAKING CHRIST- mas and New Year presents di the ap- proaching holidays, are coma! ited to examine our assortment, which is both appro- ate and seasonable, such as— obes de Chambre, of rich cashmere and other ns French embroidered Smoking Jackets, new style Also, French Oil Print Jackets. Smoking c Gold and Silver-head Canes. nm Scarfs, Ties, Cravats, Gloves, Muffiers Portemonnates, Vest Buttons Totlet Articles, Perfumery, &c., &e. mat, Onp ont Seah. beeen Beane, at, Cay . Furnishing = raat a Pe _ between 9th and 1th sts RE W AR D —1 will give the above $50 mentioned reward for A pecan tem tec and delivery to me, of ANN, a slave, who calls herself Ana Johnson, and who ran away from me on a my ‘at, — aap She is about » v or five inches high, light bisck complexion "with full round face “of f good figure, likely. She bas a variety of cl ing and took with her ker feather bed end bedding WM. F PHILLIPS, dec 10—eott __ 596 New Jersey avenue. MEDICAL CARD. ~ Pec STANISLAS HERNISZ, REGU- lar Practitioner of Homa@opathy, 231, cerner F and Fourteenth streets. s from 10a to3 p.m Doctor Stanislas Hermisz, having returned from Europe with improved health, wit attend to the Ppructice of his profession. Le Docteur parle F rangais Der Doctor spricht Deutsch dec 17—1m* 5 SSKS. TAYLOK & MAURY HAVING compleced their nts for the roachiig season, respectfully invite attention to el; large and varied stock, which includes, in adaition to a superb collection of BOOKS, a large assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegant and recherche description, particularly suited for Christmas and New Year Presents. dec B—w INE Arconnernd oe anaes be ROUS- seau, Racine, Sevigne, Corneille, Moliere, Stael, Ducts, Froissart, Bourdaione, Le De Sehilier, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, 3 » rtes, y, Voltae, Chateaubriand, Florian. ’Rabelais, Scribe, Malebranche, St Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, R: and other writers, may be found at the most mod. erate prices at the bookstore of the undersigned ; se pean by himself direct from Paris, in finecalf and morocco bindings, some of them with beau- tifu) illustrations ** Also, a small collection, various, of French Books for youth, Paris editions dec FRANCK TAYLOR. CHRISTMAS GIFT: OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that be is well Pre| for accommodating the public in with FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight. for sending them to their distant friends in the coun- try. He also keeps yor band a fine sy zs bos PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS lease callon R. SCHWARZE, corner of 11th and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf Frictize IVORY —JUST RECEIVED, sev eral exquisite specimens of his manufacture, including *‘ The Descent from the Cross,”’ after Rubens; ‘“‘ The Flight into 3” “ Adora- tion of the Wise Meu ;"’ “‘ Head Christ,” after Domenichino—Madonna; ‘‘ Ecce Homo,”’ &c., Specially adapted for Christmas ts, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S dec 21—tr Bookstore, near 9b st M.A. TYSON & SISTERS FrREnca 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 oe Bookstores, and at the }nstitution. dec 22—1m ACOULTRE & ROGERS’S RAZORS — We have a fins assortment of the above named RAZORS, to which we call the attention of - demen who wish to haye an shave STHOPS of che mostapproved makes, SHAVING CREAM, SOAPS, everything requisite fora gentleman’s toilet. T. 8. GALLIGAN & CO., neve ot Fe onsen” CCABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS, CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, &e , at 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIS [E PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF Hensy Clay. 1 — octavo, $2.50 AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AND Sold; also, Cleaning and R avenue, in Semme’s Bi ring, at 75 Louisiana . Holmead’s Grocery. STEWART'S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOMSB.—Our PICTURES op life-like, with #